Blue Zones Bike Racks at Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office Sonora, CA — As part of an initiative to promote healthy living, the first Blue Zones Project Tuolumne County bike racks have been delivered to three local community partners.
The racks were custom-designed and then assembled by Carle Fabrication in Sonora. They are steel with a blue powder coating displaying a laser-cut foothill graphic with the Blue Zones logo.
Judy Stoltenberg, who oversees Engagement and Marketing for the local Blue Zones effort, says the racks serve as a reminder to ride bikes and also to strive to be healthier.
The first pair of racks was presented to Cassandra Hard (events manager) and Joe Watson (cider maker) at Indigeny Reserve. They will be installed at the bike repair/trail map kiosk and near the beginning of the Indigeny bike path. Indigeny Reserve also hosts an annual Sonora Bike Day every summer in partnership with Blue Zones and is a regular gathering space for walkers, bikers, and disc golf players.
The second delivery was to Sonora Elementary School where Kristie Quinn, Associate Principal, has led a wellbeing team for teachers and staff. The bike rack will be installed for student and staff use to encourage more movement. Gemi Battle, the Organization and Well-Being Lead for the Blue Zones Project, says, “Sonora Elementary was the first Tuolumne County school to reach their goal of Blue Zones Project Approved School and will very soon be a Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite.”
The third delivery was at the Tuolumne […]
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