Today, Evel Knievel died at age 69. He was the inspiration for many acts of derring do growing up in Ohio. I remember riding my Huffy Thunder Road bike off ramps, over gullies, and through hay bales resulting in many bumps and bruises as my friends and I attempted to recreate his stunts in the Arrowhead development in Xenia. Evel was a character and his independent streak and showmanship will be missed.

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