Tricks of the Trade: TMA Two-Wheeled Edition

Master Historian Mr. Pat

Making the most of a sunny afternoon in the courtyard, TMA mountain bikers learned a hard lesson when the trails at Fort Dupont were too wet to ride. The clouds lifted for the dynamic duo of Ken and Pat to lead the group in a maintenance and history class.  Wilderness bikers learned about famous cyclists and watched a demo before trying their own hands at changing a flat tire.   Armed with their new history facts, knowledge of the ABC spin check, and tools to change a flat, the bikers took to the trails this past Tuesday for their final session at Fort Dupont Park . 

Delrico and Ken checking the crank.

Canethia watches carefully how to check the tire.

Joey is pumping it up! Go Joey go!

Missed your chance to get on two wheels?
 Not to worry, there’s a full line-up of summer racing with Trails for Youth and more outdoor activities planned.  Interested in joining the Trails for Youth team over the summer, contact Patrick Childers at race@tfkmetrodc.org.  or see Ms. Gang(rgang@tmapchs.org) in the Programs Office.  

Fort Dupont Park also has free bike rides on the last Saturday of each month.  For more information visit http://www.nps.gov/fodu/planyourvisit/events.htm, contact the Activity center at 202-426-7723 or click here for a downloadable flyer.

 

 Photos taken by student photographers and Trails for Youth.  Special thanks to the entire team at Trails for Youth: Pat, Ken, May, and Julie for actively supporting TMA's Wilderness crew to overcome obstacles! We look forward to getting back on the trails with you in the Fal!

In the meantime, make the most of your summer and get outside on two wheels!

Also, vote for Trails for Youth's picture of Delrico and help even more students get on bikes!

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