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Intro | George W. Bush | John Kerry

John Kerry, George W. Bush
John Kerry and George W. Bush cranking away. (AP)
For the first time in history, both major presidential candidates are serious about action sports. President George W. Bush rides singletrack and runs. Senator John Kerry snowboards, windsurfs, and pedals a high-end road bike. This month, in an online exclusive, we take a look at the prospective Dudes in Chief to find who’s really got outdoor cred.

George W. Bush's Tour de Ranch
Surprise! After only four months on a mountain bike, Dubya is tearing up the trails. We saddle up and crank with the prez across his Crawford, Texas, ranch—and try not to get dropped. By Ken Herman [more]

Repackaging Senator Stud
Everyone knows John Kerry has serious athletic skills. So how come he often comes across as a wannabe? We dissect his poser problem and provide a prescription for keeping it real during the final mad sprint to Election Day. By Jason Daley [more]

Next Page: George W. Bush tears up his Crawford digs

 
Intro | George W. Bush | John Kerry

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