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Woonsocket High School Bicyclists Club
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On Tuesday, January 31st, the Woonsocket High School After School Bicyclists Club took their first ride – after weeks of learning basic bicycling, maintenance and share-the-road skills. We covered 8.5 miles from the high school to the Blackstone Bike Path, down a bit and back. For first-timers sharing the road, and learning how to use their gears, they did an awesome job!
We are committed that this ride – and this program – marks the beginning of Woonsocket school children integrating health into their days by riding to school in groups.
The Woonsocket program is made possible by support from local and national grants and individual donors like you.
Please support our efforts to continue this program in Woonsocket and to grow it throughout Southern New England. Make a donation today at USOpenCycling.org and come to VeloSprints to participate and learn how you can help us help each other to be healthier, more productive and happier.
Why Wear a Helmet, Part II
Posted by: | CommentsA couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of wearing a helmet. Remember, helmets are for situations you cannot control…like wild Impalas. Though most Impalas in America are of the four-wheeled variety you will see, if you watch this through to the end, how a helmet can make a difference. Consider this: the argument against wearing a helmet in the setting in this video would go something like this: “Hey! Man! You’re riding on grass, what could happen?” Remember, helmets are for situations where even the best riding skills won’t help.
Even the best need helmets…
Posted by: | CommentsIvan Basso, winner of last year’s Giro d’Italia, crashed a few days ago while training for July’s Tour de France. Guess what, kids, Ivan WAS wearing a helmet. And you should too!
