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New Hampshire Children's Trust's Ride for Resilience cyclists gather early in the morning on Sept. 13 at Children Unlimited in Conway to begin their 102-mile fundraising ride. (SALLY MCMURDO PHOTO)

There are many reasons to ride a bicycle. People ride bikes for exercise and transportation. Many just ride for fun or to socialize with friends. Others like to race bikes or take them on adventures.

There are also cyclists who “pedal for a cause.” These riders take their biking passion beyond their own needs. They ride their bikes to raise money for others and support important projects. Signing up for a non-profit organization’s ride, they either pay a fee or start fundraising. It’s all for a “good cause.” It also can be fun and rewarding.

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Bike For Books summer raffle winner, Tom Eastman (right), receives his brand new Trek Marlin 6 mountain bike from Terry Love (far left) of Bob & Terry's Ski & Bike of North Conway as Bike for Books chair Victoria Laracy (second from left) of and library trustee/Realtor Linda Walker of Badger Peabody and Smith. (COURTESY PHOTO)

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Bike for Books downhill riders last year had fun riding the mountain bike trails while raising money for Pope Memorial Library's programs. (COURTESY PHOTO)

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.At last year's Pope Memorial Library's Bike for Books, families like this one enjoyed cruising the MWV Rec Path, while collecting stamps on their passports. (COURTESY PHOTO)

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At 7:30 am. on Sept. 13, Ride for Resilience riders line up and get ready to pedal for their cause. (SALLY MCMURDO PHOTO)

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