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In a short story the narrator's word choice

2. page 1: schlosser describes "just another gorgeous rocky mountain vista. and yet cheyenne mountain is hardly pristine." why do you think schlosser describes the beautiful cheyenne mountain scene in detail before describing the military installation that lies inside?

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?