[nfbwatlk] FW: Bicycling Blind | Connecting blind cyclists withsighted pilots.

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
There are quite a few blind cyclists here in California.  I've heard Ron 
speak on "phone faith."
Thanks
Lauren
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> The U.S. Blind Tandem Cycling Connection endeavors to increase the
> participation of individuals who are visually impaired or blind in the
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> Riding a tandem makes me feel so alive.  I don't have to worry about
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> Blind Stoker Shares His Story On The Radio
> November 02, 2011
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> Ron Burzese, a blind stoker who is on our Board of Directors, spoke on a
> cycling radio program called The Outspoken Cyclist last weekend, sharing
> what it
> is like to be a blind cyclist.  To listen , visit this link,
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> Bicycling Blind Los Angeles - February Ride
> March 19, 2012 by ctinberg
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> We are building a committed group of captains and stokers that ride once a
> month.  In February, we rode 22 miles around Westlake and Thousand Oaks.
> Gotta
> love our Southern California winters!  Ron Skarin (pictured in the center 
> in
> the white helmet and sunglasses), a 2-time Olympian, 10 time national
> champion,
> and world record holder, has joined our cadre of tandem captains. To Ron's
> right is
> Corey Reed,
> a blind, below-the-knee amputee, snowboarder who is training to compete
> internationally.  Come join us!
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