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your homegrown newspaper September 25, 2024
Vol. 21, No. 2
FVCC art pg. 7
Ronan homecoming pg. 14
Back Road Bikers
SUMMER GODDARD/VALLEY JOURNAL
Cycling tour showcases local foods, history, culture By Summer Goddard / Valley Journal
Harvest Fest pg. 20
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48-mile bike tour was a feast for the senses as 175 cyclists wove their way through area back roads sampling local-
ly sourced foods and learning about area history at stops along the way. The scenic ride took cyclists over mostly paved, mostly back roads, to a farm, flower and
vegetable gardens and historical points of interest in the Mission Valley. Organizer Carrie Sood said committee members began planning this year’s event back in
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January. “We’ve been doing (the pedal to plate bike tour) since 2018,” she said. “Riding around and see page 2