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George Hewett, a fifth-year anthropology student, plans to miss his commencement ceremony and embark this week on a two-monthlong bike ride. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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Most of his peers will be walking at the June 14 commencement ceremonies, but George Hewett plans to be far away, riding his bike through the American countryside.

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Grad trades tassel for tires in cross-country bike ride

By Joseph Vescera

June 9, 2014 12:00 a.m.