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Emeritus professor adapts special bikes for special kids

Emeritus professor adapts special bikes for special kids

Special kids, special bikes Richard Klein, an emeritus professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, makes adjustments to an adapted bicycle during the “Lose the Training Wheels” camp at Campus Recreation Center East on April 27. Klein has designed bicycles that help special needs children learn to ride two wheelers.

Photo by Kwame Ross

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