Terraset Tigers Treadle to School

Bike to School Day was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8th. However, the local meteorologist put a dampener on that plan. Reston's participating schools -- which included Aldrin ES, Armstrong ES, Dogwood ES, Forest Edge ES, Hughes MS, Hunters Woods ES, Lake Anne ES, Sunrise Valley ES, and Terraset ES -- were set to enjoy a friendly competition, organized by Reston Patch, to see who could get the highest number of participants. However, with thunderstorms forecast, several canceled, some went ahead as planned, but Terraset postponed to the Friday. No one imagined what a great turnout we would subsequently have!



The Bike Racks are overflowing!

Over 120 kids' bikes were counted on the bike racks! We believe it was the largest turnout of all Reston schools.
Luckily, we had the help of Reston Bike Club which loaned us a couple of bike racks! They also arrived ready to do bike inspections and check helmets. They even had a few helmets to give away to some very lucky kids. Further, with the sponsorship of Clif Bars, we were able to distribute healthy snacks to all the kids and their parents who joined in.

This event could never have been such a success without the support it received from the whole school. The PTA, the teachers, even the administration joined in. Ms Trout rode her bike from Ashburn that morning and reminded all the kids that a little determination can get you a long way.

 

We had particularly good representation from our Terraset Striders. One hundred percent of the running club members indicated they rode their bikes to school that day!
 



Ms Trout welcomes some early arrivals.

The Reston Association Pedestrian & Bicycling Advisory Committee hopes this event will help build more awareness of the benefits of cycling and be the starting point for future rides and opportunities. The really good news is that Bike to School Day has inspired several Terraset families to allow their kids to continue to ride to school. Ever since the big event, we have noticed half a dozen more bikes on the bike rack (editor's shout out to residents of Old Trail Drive:-)

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