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Schools Program News
BIKES NEEDED - YOUR TIME NEEDED
The schools cycling programs have been a great success so far and we are looking to build on this in the 2009/10 school year. Already Bermuda Institute has started a club for their middle years students under the leadership of teacher and MTB guru Fred Swan. And the new Sandy's 360 community centre at Sandy's Secondary is interested in an after school program of cycling. Add a new MSA group lead by Vanessa Madeiros and the numbers of junior riders are exploding.
The BBA has received several dozen donated bikes over the last year and we expect every single one to be utilized within the coming month. So, we need more! If you or someone you know has an unused bike that is functional and would be willing to make a donation to this project then please contact Peter Dunne at president@bermudabicycle.org. With BI starting a MTB program it might be prudent to start accepting mountain bikes as well. Please keep in mind that smaller sizes (road up to 58, MTB up to 19?) are most likely to fit.
And if we have not asked for enough already, maybe you know of someone who would like to get involved in leading/starting a program. Generally these programs start at 3:30 or 4:00 in the afternoon so if you work traditional hours this is a challenge. But maybe you work shifts or know of someone else who is interested in cycling and could be available. And possibly your employer would let you out early for a community service project such as this. If you have any thoughts then please let me know.
The schools cycling programs have been a great success so far and we are looking to build on this in the 2009/10 school year. Already Bermuda Institute has started a club for their middle years students under the leadership of teacher and MTB guru Fred Swan. And the new Sandy's 360 community centre at Sandy's Secondary is interested in an after school program of cycling. Add a new MSA group lead by Vanessa Madeiros and the numbers of junior riders are exploding.
The BBA has received several dozen donated bikes over the last year and we expect every single one to be utilized within the coming month. So, we need more! If you or someone you know has an unused bike that is functional and would be willing to make a donation to this project then please contact Peter Dunne at president@bermudabicycle.org. With BI starting a MTB program it might be prudent to start accepting mountain bikes as well. Please keep in mind that smaller sizes (road up to 58, MTB up to 19?) are most likely to fit.
And if we have not asked for enough already, maybe you know of someone who would like to get involved in leading/starting a program. Generally these programs start at 3:30 or 4:00 in the afternoon so if you work traditional hours this is a challenge. But maybe you work shifts or know of someone else who is interested in cycling and could be available. And possibly your employer would let you out early for a community service project such as this. If you have any thoughts then please let me know.
Thursdays at the Track
Junior cyclists age 14-18 are invited to join the various school clubs at the north field of the National Sports Centre on Frog Lane on Thursday afternoons from 3:45 to 5:00. There are some skills drills and short races that are designed to be fun. The BBA has permission to use this paved track for senior school students and we would like to extend this to those who attend schools without cycling program. If you have any questions send them to president@bermudabicycle.org
Junior cyclists age 14-