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Bike Stories
Gwendolyn Sams, Ph.D.
"They think riding with a kid is scary or hard. The reality is, it allows us all to get quality, low-stress time which is so precious in a pandemic!"
Judy Ouimet
"I've been enjoying riding around Lakes Monroe and Lemon right here in Bloomington."
Sannoong Hu
"I got a bike within the first few weeks I arrived in town ... My bike was a huge help, simply because it allowed me to get around easily."
Sarah Larson
"I bike raced all throughout college, but with limited funds and no vehicle, I couldn't afford racing as a VISTA. However, the local race series allowed me to race for free. I went to one of the local time trial races one August day, not knowing that race would change my life forever."
Michelle Hartman
"My husband and I went to Amsterdam for our 1-year anniversary and I was faced with the challenge of experiencing city life on a bicycle. I learned to ride a bike as a kid, but functioning in multiple lanes of bike traffic and navigating the intricacies of bicycle parking garages was completely new to me. I absolutely loved it!"
Abby Henkel
"When we returned to our offices in 2021, I started biking to work to reduce my carbon emissions and get exercise..."