How cool is this?! The head of the Rotary in Kazan just rode his bike around the world. It was a ride for charity and I don’t know how much money he collected! But Tuesday we got him to come to our school and give the kids a presentation. He was spectacular and the kids loved it. He didn’t do a long, academic speech. He told the kids a few things then put up his tent and let the kids crawl in it. They got to sit on his bike. He showed them his lights and his reflective vests. It was just really interactive and interesting for the kids. There were also parents in attendance and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Ildus, the bike rider, brought some members of his bike club along with him and they had a short meeting after his presentation. I had to give them a PowerPoint presentation about our bike club. They really liked it and would like to use it as a template for all the schools in Kazan. The question is only, how many schools will be open to this idea. But these guys are really working hard to change the transportation mindset in the region, so maybe we are off to a good start.
They are also starting to collect old bikes and repair them to give away to kids in need. I told them about R Community Bikes and now they want me to give a presentation about RCB at their November meeting. Bicycling as a way of life is growing worldwide!
And tonight I’m also attending a Rotary Club meeting. The city is presenting its new bike infrastructure concept and Ildus invited me to attend the presentation. Wow, look at the way things can move along if everyone is willing. Cross your fingers that we make some real progress here.
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