PROPOSED CIVIC SCHEME
Dromana - Victoria - Australia
In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.
Dalai Lama
Encouraging kids & adults to be active has long known to have positive benefits both physically and emotionally. Providing a safe and stimulating cycling environment will help inspire users' personal and social development.
Together with RTSG Neuroscientists, Specialized launched a groundbreaking study that analyzed the effects riding had on school children dealing with ADHD symptoms. The results were, in short, awesome. Kids in the study showed improved attention, more “normal” neuroelectric brain activity post-ride, better overall mood, and reduced BMI and waist size. Many of these positive aspects were noticeable even after just one ride and the program demonstrated an 87% retention rate with kids.
“The findings also indicated there may be factors more unique to cycling that make it especially effective when it comes to the brain benefits of exercise. Factors like maintaining balance, being outdoors, riding in groups and the rhythmic motion of pedaling we theorize may have contributed to our findings being so profound”
-Dr. Lindsay Thornton, Lead researcher and Sports Psychologist
EXISTING MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS
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The existing trail network within Arthur's Seat State park has been developed by the Red Hill Riders Mountain Bike Club in conjunction with Parks Victoria.
There is also an extensive roadside verge mountain bike network maintained by Mornington Shire with Red Hill Riders Mountain Bike Club volunteers.
Trail developement & maintenance is carried out by volunteers from the Red Hill Riders Mountain Bike Club who have regular working bee trail maintenance days as well as a dedicated 'Trail Crew'
