The La Jolla resident plots local bike rides that, when viewed on a map, outline the shape of animals or seasonal items.
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Robert Yedidsion uses the popular mapping app Strava to chart his routes, whose shapes have ranged from a Christmas reindeer to a snake to a Thanksgiving turkey. “In addition to the shaped rides, Yedidsion is working on one that will be the equivalent in linear feet of riding up Mount Everest.”
According to Yedidsion, “[It’s] not about staying fit, it’s about exploring what you like. It’s not about the miles, it’s about the experience.”
FULL STORY: Cycling shape: La Jolla resident creates bike routes in animal forms across San Diego County
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