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 | | In most cases in BC however (65% of the cases), 1000s have not been ridden with this award in mind. |
 | | Despite the seriousness of the physical challenge, the logistical complexities, and the total absence of glory, BC riders have been curiously attracted to the 1000 km, and this has been true from beginnings of the club in 1979. |
 | | In other words, people are generally riding 1000s just to ride 1000s, not just as a way of getting their 5000 pin. |
| www.randonneurs.bc.ca /1000km/1000km.html (434 words) |
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