The following article was published in The Advertiser, by John DeCoste.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Trips for Kids at Fall Fest
On October, 24 2010, the Annapolis Valley Trips for Kids Chapter participated in Fall Fest at the Links. Fall Fest was a fundraiser for trail construction and maintenance for the trails on Burgess Mountain, just north of Woodville. The event was organized by The Annapolis Valley Mountain Bike Association (AVMBA) and was a huge success with a major turn out logging 130 volunteer hours and raising over $500 for future trail work at the Links. Based on Fall Fests success in October, it looks like it will become an annual event hosted by The AVMBA. Kids enjoyed guided group rides, and a wonderful BBQ. Trips for Kids looks forward to participating again the years to come.
The following article was published in The Advertiser, by John DeCoste.
The following article was published in The Advertiser, by John DeCoste.
CST to Keep the Tires on Trips for Kids and Offer More Rides to At-risk Youth
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - January 10, 2011 - Trips for Kids, the national organization that inspires youth outdoors on mountain bikes, inked a sponsorship agreement with CST for 2011. The company's contribution of $7,500 provides essential support to 70 Trips for Kids chapters across North America.
"We are truly looking forward to continuing our partnership with Trips for Kids in 2011. Their organization is essential to the future of our cycling community," says Jennifer Biggers, assistant manager of the Specialty Division at CST-USA.
"We are very enthusiastic about the partnership between CST and Trips for Kids. It makes it possible for us to reach out to the biking community and expand our programs," says Eric Goldman, executive director of North America at Trips for Kids.
CST increased its support of Trips for Kids last year after continued support of the organization since 2001. "During these difficult economic times, it's companies like CST that enable us to continue making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth," says Founder Marilyn Price.
About CST
Offering high-value, high-quality tires for bicycles, ATVs and motorcycles, CST has operations in Canada, China, Dubai, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States and Viet Nam. In North America, CST is headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia.
About Trips for Kids
Trips for Kids (www.tripsforkids.org) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization based in Marin County, California. With 70 chapters operating in the United States, Canada and Israel, Trips for Kids opens the world of cycling to at-risk youth through mountain bike rides and Earn-a-Bike programs. TFK rides are the "vehicle" through which the kids gain confidence, skills, and an appreciation for nature. TFK's after-school Earn-a-Bike and job training programs teach kids how to build and repair bikes, while they learn the values of responsibility, patience, and hard work.
"We are truly looking forward to continuing our partnership with Trips for Kids in 2011. Their organization is essential to the future of our cycling community," says Jennifer Biggers, assistant manager of the Specialty Division at CST-USA.
"We are very enthusiastic about the partnership between CST and Trips for Kids. It makes it possible for us to reach out to the biking community and expand our programs," says Eric Goldman, executive director of North America at Trips for Kids.
CST increased its support of Trips for Kids last year after continued support of the organization since 2001. "During these difficult economic times, it's companies like CST that enable us to continue making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth," says Founder Marilyn Price.
About CST
Offering high-value, high-quality tires for bicycles, ATVs and motorcycles, CST has operations in Canada, China, Dubai, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States and Viet Nam. In North America, CST is headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia.
About Trips for Kids
Trips for Kids (www.tripsforkids.org) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization based in Marin County, California. With 70 chapters operating in the United States, Canada and Israel, Trips for Kids opens the world of cycling to at-risk youth through mountain bike rides and Earn-a-Bike programs. TFK rides are the "vehicle" through which the kids gain confidence, skills, and an appreciation for nature. TFK's after-school Earn-a-Bike and job training programs teach kids how to build and repair bikes, while they learn the values of responsibility, patience, and hard work.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Trips for Kids Ride Sunday October 24th @ 11 am
On Sunday October the 24th, as part of the Annapolis Valley Mountain Bike Association's Fall Fest at the Links Trail Day, Trips for Kids will be doing a group ride for Youth from 11 am - 12 pm on the Woodville multi use Trail system. Please check out the full event lineup at www.avmba.com for more details.
Trips for Kids is an international organization that helps kids discover the empowering world of mountain biking through rides guided by experienced cyclists. The Annapolis Valley chapter is one of two Trips for Kids organizations in Nova Scotia. If you’d like more information on the Annapolis Valley’s Trips for Kids Organization contact Shannon Read @ 902.542.3019.
Trips for Kids main site: www.tripsforkids.org
Annapolis Valley Mountain Bike Association: www.avmba.com
Friday, September 24, 2010
Trips for Kids Ride Saturday October 2nd @ 10 am
Saturday October the 2nd is the International Mountain Bike Association’s (IMBA) Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. The Town of Wolfville and the Annapolis Valley Mountain Bike Association (AVMBA) invite you to join us in celebrating with our official launch of the Valley’s Trips for Kids program.
Trips for Kids is an international organization that helps kids at risk discover the empowering world of mountain biking through rides guided by experienced cyclists. The Annapolis Valley chapter is one of two Trips for Kids organizations in Nova Scotia.
We are celebrating this new program with a family ride suitable for all ages, fitness levels and abilities. Our trip will begin at 10 am, leaving from Waterfront Park on Front Street in Wolfville. The hour-long ride will feature cycling-related trivia stops along the way, ending at Noggins Farm. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the farm, and to enjoy free activities, including the Corn Maze, Wagon Rides and the Barnyard Animal Farm. Everyone is welcome to come join the fun and learn about Trips for Kids.
If you’d like more information on the Annapolis Valley’s Trips for Kids Launch contact Shannon Read @ 902.542.3019.
Trips for Kids main site: http://www.tripsforkids.org
More information about IMBA’s Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day can be found at http://www.IMBA.com
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Welcome to the newest Trips for Kids Chapter
AVMBA have teamed up with the Town of Wolfville to provide this great opportunity for youth aged 10-17 to get out and enjoy the outdooors on a mountain bike. More details are soon to follow but we hope to have the new Trek Bikes in by Mid July with the first organized group ride to take place soon after. We are currently looking for volunteer ride leaders so if you are interested please contact Shannon Read - Active Living Coordinator for the Town of Wolfville at 902-542-3019.
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