Cycling in France is like a religion & I'd say close to being their national pastime - everybody does it or is involved in it in some way. When you drive in France, there's real respect for cyclists & most towns sport murals on public buildings, of local clubs/teams. Pretty close to cycling heaven, eh?!
I can see why they'd feel cycling could re-integrate people into the community...
on glastonbury - have you tried this reservoir entrance before? the paved, then dirt path, has a few trails off of it, which end up around here. of course, the main path ends at reservoir and circles it with narrower trails. i don't want to advertise it widely, but amongst the people on this blog is ok.
June 25, 2009 at 1:40 PM
[Image] I just read this article in today's Times about a bizarre prison program in France that involves cycling. While the article doesn't mention it, are we supposed to equate cycling with punishment or is it a reward for good behavior. The article explains that the French believe that cycling will help reintegrate the prisoners into society. Things must be different in France, because cyclists pretty much feel like outcasts here.
Also, I made it down to Keeney Cove in Glastonbury finally yesterday. I was on an attempted mission over there once before, but a persistent flat tire scattered the plans of the intrepid. There's a trail, mud and some farm fields. It's pretty cool, though very buggy. I also hit a branch with my right eye, but didn't get a black eye. Here are the pictures:
"Prisoners and Glastonbury"
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Cycling in France is like a religion & I'd say close to being their national pastime - everybody does it or is involved in it in some way. When you drive in France, there's real respect for cyclists & most towns sport murals on public buildings, of local clubs/teams. Pretty close to cycling heaven, eh?!
I can see why they'd feel cycling could re-integrate people into the community...
June 12, 2009 at 9:59 AM
on glastonbury - have you tried this reservoir entrance before? the paved, then dirt path, has a few trails off of it, which end up around here. of course, the main path ends at reservoir and circles it with narrower trails. i don't want to advertise it widely, but amongst the people on this blog is ok.
June 25, 2009 at 1:40 PM