PROPOSED CIVIC SCHEME
Dromana - Victoria - Australia
In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.
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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
RED HILL RIDERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB
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The Red Hill Riders is one of Australia's fastest growing mountain bike clubs. Open to everyone regardless of age or ability the club prides itself on fostering & developing a love of mountain biking.
With over 200 regular members the club is involved in developing & maintaining the existing trail network in association with Parks Victoria and Mornington Shire.
Regular 'Working Bee Maintenance Events' as well as trail building workshops are a signature of the club.
Recent successes at National level races by Red Hill Riders has helped boost the interest in where these champions train.
A regular Sunday morning social ride and many mid-week meet-ups ensure the Red Hill Riders keep a careful eye on the sustainability of the trail network. Building a good working relationship with land managers has led to a positive opportunity to develop further trails on the environmentally sensitive Arthur's Seat Park.
Martin Dixon MP lending his support to the Red Hill Riders at the Dromana College 'Hillview Trail'
Dromana Secondary College hosting the Victorian School's Cycling Championships on the Red Hill Riders created 'Hillview Trail'
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The Victorian Schools Cycling Championships (VSCC), have been held at Dromana Secondary College for the last two years. It has been a huge success with over 150 kids racing last year and increased numbers expected this year.
The track has been developed over the last 20 years with the backing from the School and Mornington Peninsula Shire (MPS). In the last two years over 1000 man hours of volunteer labour has been provided by RedHill Riders Mountain Bike Club. The trail was named the Hillview trail, in recognition of the local Hillview Quarry’s donation of materials, and has been a big asset to both the community as well as the school.
Created with the kind support of Hillview Quarries
