I'm pleased to make an exciting announcement, and I can't think of a better place than here...
Thursday afternoon, I was chosen to be the director of a new joint effort of Get Fit Tullahoma and the Highland Rim Bicycle Club. The program (as yet unofficially named) will repurpose bikes seized by the police department for a bike rebuilding program for local youngsters who need a bike for transportation and fitness.
The bike has been a game-changer for me, and if you know me, you know how passionate I am about helping other people gain access to that gift. Studies have repeatedly shown the benefits of cycling to school for youngsters, in the form of better grades, greater responsibility, and increased ability to solve complex problems.
But I firmly believe the bike is more than just a tool for better education and better health. It's an everpresent challenge, a symphony of work and reward. It's the basis of a community of people with whom I adore and love to spend time.
On the surface, it may look like we are simply helping kids rebuild a bike and a simple mentorship program. It's so much more. It's a tool for betterment in every area of their lives. I'm ecstatic to begin this new journey :)
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