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Joy-riding toys. Randy Bergant had more toys than just about any of the 800 or so motorcycle riders who participated in Saturday's annual 45-kilometer(...)
Joy-riding toys. Randy Bergant had more toys than just about any of the 800 or so motorcycle riders who participated in Saturday's annual 45-kilometer(...)

Joy-riding toys. Randy Bergant had more toys than just about any of the 800 or so motorcycle riders who participated in Saturday's annual 45-kilometer(...)

Date9/13/1992
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  • Joy-riding toys. Randy Bergant had more toys than just about any of the 800 or so motorcycle riders who participated in Saturday's annual 45-kilometer(...)
  • Joy-riding toys. Randy Bergant had more toys than just about any of the 800 or so motorcycle riders who participated in Saturday's annual 45-kilometer toy ride; sponsored by the Blue Knights; a motorcycle club for police officers in the Metro area. Riders adorned their bikes with toys; which are later donated to the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal for Christmas.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Joy-riding toys. Randy Bergant had more toys than just about any of the 800 or so motorcycle riders who participated in Saturday's annual 45-kilometer toy ride; sponsored by the Blue Knights; a motorcycle club for police officers in the Metro area. Riders adorned their bikes with toys; which are later donated to the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal for Christmas.
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