I see this fitting well with 'earn-a-bike' or 'build-a-bike' programs that many community shops are already doing. Speaking for our shop (Armory Bike Union in Jackson, MI), we incorporate a safety component to our course, along with education about bike functionality and maintenance.

We would be super interested in working with schools and phys. ed. programs in any capacity (leading programs, supplying equipment, etc.)

Corey

On Fri, Oct 8, 2010 at 11:30 AM, thethinktank-request@bikecollectives.orgwrote:

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Hi,

I work at a National Governing Body, USA Triathlon, and I am working on youth programming. As of right now the program is an awareness program. The thought is to bring a coach into schools to introduce triathlon to the kids.

A next step, down the road, would be to bring a multisport curriculum into the Physical Education programs. One major hurdle to this would be equipment.

Now my question to the listserv- would bike co-ops be interested in being involved in such a program by way of donating bicycles and hosting a cycling safety educational component?

I'd appreciate any thoughts on the subject.

Thanks!

Tara McCarthy