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Cycling becomes electric with the help the Bicycle Doctor | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles

Published May 31, 2022 at 12:20 PM CDT

Bicycle Doctor store exterior — Vintage auto service station thrives as bicycle service station and shop.

Bicycle Doctor owner Robert LaBonte joins Community Voices to update a growing trend in cycling, electric bikes. He also discusses the Springfield bike path network.

The Bicycle Doctor
1037 North Fifth Street
Springfield, Illinois

Originally aired May 17, 2022.

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Randy Eccles

Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.

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