Former bike mechanic turns discarded bicycles into prosthetic legs

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

Ben Hogan, once a bike mechanic, established Project Bike Leg with a vision to fabricate prosthetics from recycled bicycle components.

His mission is to aid impoverished amputees worldwide who struggle to find affordable prosthetic options.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:30:00 UTC.

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