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Art Jones has been racing BMX bikes since he was 12 years old, and even after losing his eyesight at 18, he continued to partake in one of his favorite hobbies. Art is what is known as a stoker, someone without eyesight who rides a two-seater bicycle while another person, known as a captain or pilot, steers it. In 2012, Art became the first blind person to compete in the California Triple Crown, a long-distance cycling event. As an inspirational figure in the California cycling community, Art does many charity events and belongs to local cycling clubs in the San Diego area. His story can show through inspiration that it is possible to enjoy a good bicycle ride throughout the beautiful state of California even if you lack eyesight. What Is a Stoker? Stokers are individuals with blindness who use two-seater bicycles, one seat for the individual with blindness to…
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Cycling is not only an effective mode of transportation, but also one of many ways to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. Biking is a form of aerobic and anaerobic exercise, which can have a significantly positive impact on cardiovascular health, weight control and mental health. San Diego has become an extremely bicycle friendly city and the benefits could serve as a preventative form of health care. Daily exercise can reduce the risks of certain illnesses and help improve the overall health of San Diego. According to the Mayo Clinic, aerobic exercise is beneficial to health, because it keeps excess weight off, increases stamina, helps the immune system fight off illness, fights high blood pressure, strengthens the heart and keeps arteries clear. It is certain there are many benefits to cycling, some of which can prevent illnesses and conditions that kill millions of Americans every year. Heart disease and obesity…
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A San Francisco bike lane has been awarded the honor of being in America’s Ten Best Bike Lanes of 2014. PeopleForBikes, a national bike advocacy group consisting of representatives from the cycling industry, retailers and cycling advocates, awarded the bike lane the prestigious honor, because it is a protected contra-flow lane on a very busy street. A contra-lane means that bike traffic is going the opposite direction of vehicle traffic. San Francisco’s Regional Transportation Agency has applauded the award-winning lane, saying that it honors a strong commitment to keep cyclists safe. The award winning bike lane also allows easy access for an alternative mode of transportation in one of San Francisco’s most cluttered roadways. After 15 years of planning, the Polk Street bike lane was built as one of many projects funded through a $248 million bond. Polk Street, where the lane is located, has numerous bus routes and loading…
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