Catching some air

Brenden Toop, 13, takes a leap on his bike at the bike park in Boitanio Park Tuesday afternoon.

Aug. 26, 2011 4:00 p.m.
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Brenden Toop, 13, takes a leap on his bike at the bike park in Boitanio Park Tuesday afternoon.

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