Spokes and Wheels: Connecting the Dots
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Tim Malson of Summit Cycles, who acted as the lead instructor, with the kids
Tim Malson of Summit Cycles, who acted as the lead instructor, with the kids
Troy Thames of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands speaking to the group
Awards for each of those that completed the program
Awards for each of those that completed the program
Awards for each of those that completed the program
Getting ready for a ride through the Rosewood community
Troy Thames joining the group ride
Off they go with a stop at Pelican SnoBalls where Tim Malson treated them all to snow cones
The Spokes and Wheels project is a partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands to introduce youth, ages 13-18 years old, to biking in a summer program to be sustainable over time. The group’s goals are to promote health/physical fitness, develop young peoples’ skills, encourage confidence with reliable relationships and, as the program develops, mentors. Activities would include bike repair, bike riding, safety and field trips in partnership with bike shops and clubs in the Midlands as well as the City of Columbia Police Department.
The program kicked off July 11, 2016 with positive reviews. Upon completion of the program, each youth will be rewarded with a bicycle that they repaired.
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