Dave Barr (motorcyclist)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/dave-barr-motorcyclist

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Dave Barr (motorcyclist) born?April 12, 1952
2. Where was Dave Barr (motorcyclist) born?Los Angeles, California
3. What nationality was Dave Barr (motorcyclist)?American
4. What is the career?Motorcycle adventurer, author, motorcycle tour operator, skydiver
5. What did Dave Barr do that was special about riding a motorcycle?Dave Barr was the first person with both legs missing to ride a motorcycle all the way around the world.
6. How did Dave Barr travel around the world without legs?He used prosthetic legs and changed his motorcycle so he could control it and stay comfortable on long rides.

Bilateral Leg Amputee: An individual who has had both legs amputated.
Circumnavigation: The act of sailing or traveling all the way around something, especially the world.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame: An institution that honors individuals who have made significant contributions to motorcycling.
Prosthetic Technology: The science and engineering involved in creating artificial body parts.