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
NATIONAL & STATE MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES
HOSTING & TRAINING
Having a connected trail system with an uplift service would provide the opportunity to host Enduro, Cross Country & Down Hill competitions.
Many of the Peninsula's local Red Hill Riders compete at a National and International level.
ELLE WALE
National Series Winner Junior Women's DHI,
Australian Junior Women's Champion DHI, 3rd VDHS Victorian Downhill Series Elite Women's, MTBA Junior Female Enduro award.
LIAM JEFFERIES
CX Cyclocross Junior Men's Australian Champion,
National Series Winner Junior Men's XCO, Australian Junior Mens Champion XCO, Oceanic Champion Junior Men's, MTBA Junior Male Cross Country Award.
Arthur's Seat could provide the setting for National & State Championships similar to thse held in Bright if the trail system was allowed to be developed with a connected MTB loop. These competitions attract large numbers of riders and their families to visit and stay in the local area.
