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Old 08-19-12, 12:40 PM
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She's doing it again

Dyana Nyad, that is:

US woman Diana Nyad attempts Cuba to Florida swim


I think this is the third or fourth time she has tried this. I think she will make it this time, if she can keep away from any more jelly fish.
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Old 08-19-12, 01:10 PM
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you gotta give her E for effort.
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No 50+ cycling content. Welcome to Foo.
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Old 08-19-12, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Siu Blue Wind
No 50+ cycling content. Welcome to Foo.
She's riding a bike from Cuba to Florida?
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Old 08-19-12, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by tizeye
She's riding a bike from Cuba to Florida?
Yeah, the hard way. On a fixie.
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Old 08-19-12, 06:20 PM
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Pretty nuts. I wonder if TSA is going to show up when she reaches land and do a full body cavity search.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19304810
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Old 08-19-12, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Siu Blue Wind
No 50+ cycling content. Welcome to Foo.
Oops...


Sorry about that.
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Old 08-20-12, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tizeye
She's riding a bike from Cuba to Florida?


Yep!

But seriously, You go Di!
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Old 08-20-12, 06:38 PM
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She is 62. That qualifies for discussion in 50+
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