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The Oct. 9 ride had more than 80 riders. BIGGS, CA (MPG) – A different way to get to school has emerged in the quiet…

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The Oct. 9 ride had more than 80 riders.

BIGGS, CA (MPG) – A different way to get to school has emerged in the quiet town of Biggs and locals are loving it.

Biggs resident Hollie Byers had the creative idea of bringing a Biggs Bike Bus to the community as a way to get kids active and excited to go to school.

The response has been phenomenal.

The weekly organized bike rides have quickly gained the attention of community members, who have wholeheartedly supported the movement.

“I get emotional thinking about how quickly this passion project took off and how much support I’ve gotten from this wonderful community,” Byers said. “As a teacher at Biggs Elementary, I’m always looking for new ways to engage my students and build relationships with them. Bike Bus has helped students get to school happy and ready to learn and that means I’ve achieved my goal.” The Biggs Bike Bus was started as a way to get kids active and excited for school. How it works:

The bike bus starts at 7 a.m. at a designated location. It then follows a specific course through town, picking up bikers along the way as they head to their final destination on B Street: Biggs Elementary School.Details about the Biggs Bike Bus are shared through their Facebook page, including routes, dates, times and pick-up points.Byers reported to the community in a Facebook post that their first official ride on Oct. 2 had more than 60 riders.The Biggs Bike Bus […]

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