When was the last time you got on a bicycle? What do you remember about riding a bicycle? I'm going to take a guess and say that when you were little a bicycle was your means of independence from parents. It was a way to go get an ice cream cone. It was your means of transportation. Children's cycling programs are increasingly being recognized and encouraged by city officials. One of the major themes of the last Bicycle Plan stakeholder meeting was to discuss how the city can help citizens encourage one another to utilize bicycles. Programs for children were constantly emphasized. So, here's an opportunity to help out a little bit:
Friday, February 19, 2010
Civic association collecting unwanted bicycles
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The Mariemont Civic Association is collecting used bicycles to donate to needy children in the area.
Village councilman Dennis Wolter, whose company Air Mod repairs and renovates airplanes, will coordinate the restoration of bikes to safe and workable conditions.
To donate a bicycle or for more information, call Wolter at 513-271-1155.
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