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Cycling saved his life, so this former Marine has logged thousands of miles to benefit veterans

Hampton resident Carlos Rodriguez, shown on his recumbent bicycle before a group ride Tuesday in Hampton, served for 10 years in the Marine Corps and got into cycling while rehabbing at a Veterans hospital. He now often rides more than 10,000 miles a year. (Billy Schuerman/Staff)
Hampton resident Carlos Rodriguez, shown on his recumbent bicycle before a group ride Tuesday in Hampton, served for 10 years in the Marine Corps and got into cycling while rehabbing at a Veterans hospital. He now often rides more than 10,000 miles a year. (Billy Schuerman/Staff)
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“My motivation now is to try to help other veterans and give them a better quality of life,” Hampton resident Carlos Rodriguez said. “That's what (cycling has) done for me.”

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