Pedal to the metal

A clipless shoe rests on a bike pedal June 1, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The shoes enable cyclists from the local bike group to transfer more power from their legs to the pedals and be more effective during bike rides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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Pedal to the metal

Staff Sgt. Chase Kelly, 39th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller watch supervisor, left, and Master Sgt. Jonathan Wyatt, 39th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of air traffic control standardization and evaluation, right, ride their bikes June 1, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The pair are part of a bike group, which is designed to help Airmen decrease stress levels and build morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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Pedal to the metal

Members of a bike group ride together June 1, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Every Saturday the group comes together to ride around base to enhance their fitness while socializing and building morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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Master Sgt. Jonathan Wyatt, 39th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of air traffic control standardization and evaluation, prepares for a bike ride June 1, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Wyatt is a part of an Incirlik biking group, whose members experience levels range from beginner to competitive cyclists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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A cyclist from the bike club prepares to use a 10-speed bicycle before a bike ride June 1, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The different gears enable cyclists to maintain a comfortable pedaling speed while riding on different terrains and gradients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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Members of a bike group pose for a photo June 1, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The bike club is one of the many organizations put together by Incirlik Airmen as a healthy extracurricular activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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Pedal to the metal

Published June 4, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey --

Airmen at Incirlik Air Base formed a bike group that rides around the installation every Saturday and extend the invitation to the entire base.