Teen who lost her fear tells other kids to ride, too

DANVILLE – At 16 years old, Desiree Green was petrified of her bike.

If she did ride, Desiree would pedal slowly, leaning to the side with the single training wheel. Once, some kids in the neighborhood laughed at her riding that way.

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