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Generation Change

Report: Gaia Manco / Ronny Arnoldt, DresdenMay 6, 2014

A young German cyclist repairs used bikes and ships them to African countries. There, they're not just a way to get some exercise, but can be an essential means of transportation for small business owners.

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Johannes Wolf and his crew in front of a van unloading bikes, copyright: DW / Ronny Arnoldt
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