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DEPARTMENTS

03 Editor’s Letter

12 Go Gadgets Jacob’s Ladder

14 ACHIEVE Community Spotlight School Lunch Launch

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COVER STORY

Biking Away

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Event offers smooth ride and cool history

Fresh Picks Peaches

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B-town dermatologist and Bedford resident shed light on ‘summer glow’

Technology to help monitor wellness

Sun Savvy

Stay on Track

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‘A Modern Medical Miracle’ Bloomington woman relates experience with cataract surgery

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20 Spotted Photos of fitness in action

stride Editorial director: Bob Zaltsberg Production & copy editor: Kathryn S. Gardiner Photo director: David Snodgress Senior writers: Jim Gordillo, Carol Johnson Contributing staff: Hannah Alani, Kathryn S. Gardiner, Jeff Routh, Hattie L. Johnson, Mike Lewis, Brian Culp, Garet Cobb, Rich Janzaruk, Jeremy Hogan and Chris Howell Graphic designer: Stewart Moon Publisher: E. Mayer Maloney Jr. CONTENT: 812-331-4289 kgardiner@hoosiertimes.com Advertising sales manager: Laurie Ragle Marketing manager: Shaylan Owen ADVERTISING/DISTRIBUTION: 812-331-4310 INstride is a monthly fitness, wellness and nutrition magazine serving south-central Indiana with offices in Bedford, Mooresville, Martinsville and Bloomington. It is distributed to more than 90,000 readers and can be found at various locations throughout south-central Indiana. The free publication is also inserted in the Bedford Times-Mail, Martinsville Reporter-Times and Bloomington Herald-Times the second Monday of every month; and the Mooresville/Decatur Times, the second Thursday of every month. ©2013 Schurz Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Coming up in August n Wimbledon ended in early July, but no doubt many

tennis players in south-central Indiana followed it quite closely. We’ll look at their favorite life-long sport next month. n Monroe County health officials have a plan to re-

duce sodium intake. We’ll explain how they hope to do it and why it’s important. n Look for your friends working out in our monthly

Spotted photographs.

ON THE COVER Participants ride past a sculpture along the B-Line Trail during a bicycle tour of art.

Photograph by David Snodgress for INstride

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editor’s letter

Professional Opinions On one hand we have “a modern medical miracle.” On the other, we have what one doctor calls risky and unhealthy. And these are just two of the stories in this month’s edition of INstride.

Writer Susan Eberman describes her cataract surgery with the miraculous description. She offered, and INstride accepted, her first-person story about the surgery that helped her sharpen her eyesight.

On the other end of the spectrum, dermatologist Scott Wihelmus says “there is no such thing as a healthy tan.” That might be tough to hear in the summer months, but he’s the doctor. You are encouraged to take the necessary precautions.

Another story this month focuses on Bloomington’s growth as a bicycling community. One aspect that may be new to you involves an event in May called Art by Bike. Participants rode around the city looking at various public art works as well as areas the city has made more bike friendly. Event or not, looking at the public art from the seat of a bicycle sounds like a good thing to do any time weather permits.

As for this month’s Fresh Pick, it’s one of my favorites: the peach. While Georgia and South Carolina might fight over which state produces the best of the sweet fruit, there are good peaches being grown right here in Indiana. And that’s good to know as the summer goes by and picnics and cook-outs become more commonplace and fresh fruit desserts are in demand.

Stay cool out there.

Bob Zaltsberg, editor

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Sun Savvy B-town dermatologist and Bedford resident shed light on ‘summer glow’

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By Carol Johnson

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n late 2011, Kim Child-Thomas noticed a raised bump on her cheek. The spot was transparent, but it concerned the Bedford resident enough that she made an appointment with her doctor to have it checked out.

A referral and visit to the Dermatology Center of Southern Indiana confirmed her suspicion. The spot on her face was a basal cell carcinoma, one of three types of skin cancers. Dr. Kathleen McTigue of DCSI recommended Child-Thomas, 52, undergo periodic full-body

exams. Two other growths, also basal cell, were detected and removed from her stomach and shoulder. Among people with fair skin, basal cell skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute.

In spring of 2012, a physician assistant at DCSI examining Child-Thomas found a suspicious growth on her left, lower leg.

“I didn’t even know I had it,” she said.

It was small, no bigger than the size of a nail head, but the P.A., wanted to be sure what it was. The growth was melanoma, the most serious skin cancer.

“As small as it was, I have a pretty big scar. I had an incision that had 28 staples,” said Child-Thomas. “I never will forget when Dr. McTigue said to me, ‘You owe Mandy (the P.A.) a big thank you, she saved your life.’ I had melanoma and didn’t even know it. I think that’s how it’s changed me. You can have it and not know it.”

Child-Thomas “I had melanoma considers herself extremely and didn’t even lucky that her melanoma was detected early. know it. I think The skin cancer discoveries were a wake-up that’s how it’s call for the self-described changed me. You “sun worshipper.”

“For years, starting can have it and when I was a teenager, I not know it.” laid out in the sun and used baby oil and iodine. kim child-thomas It was a fun thing (we) teenagers did,” said Child-Thomas. “And I was an avid indoor tanner for many years.”

Child-Thomas said as she got older, she liked how she looked with a tan, so to keep her tan during the winter months, she would use a tanning bed four or five days a week.

“I felt better about myself,” she said.

Those days are over, she said. And she admits, it hasn’t been easy.

“I have stopped tanning and that was hard for me,” she said. “I do the spray tan now. I don’t avoid the sun like I should, but I do use sunscreen if I’m going to be out. It’s made me think twice about being in the sun.”

Because Child-Thomas has a potentially life-threatening skin cancer she did not know about, she encourages others to schedule a skin exam to look for signs of skin cancer and to report any skin changes to their doctor.

“Know your own body and the spots on it,” she said.

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Dr. Scott Wilhelmus of the Bloomington Dermatology Clinic suggests you generously apply a broad spectrum sunscreen when outside

TANNING

QA:

‘There is no such thing as a healthy tan’

Kissed by the sun. A summer glow. The euphemisms used to describe a tan make soaking up the sun sound like a harmless pastime. But as the incidence of skin cancer increases, health experts warn that all adults, and especially those with fair skin, should take steps to protect their skin when enjoying the outdoors.

Still, many adults believe that tanning, whether in the sun or from indoor tanning, isn’t that harmful. Dr. Scott Wilhelmus of the Bloomington Dermatology Clinic said in response to questions about the effects of tanning, there is no such thing as a healthy tan.

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Is a tanning bed worse for you than the sun?

WILHELMUS: “A tanning bed can be worse for you than outdoor tanning. Indoor tanning equipment, which includes all artificial light sources (beds, lamps, booths) emit UVA and /or UVB radiation. The amount of radiation can be similar to the sun and in some cases even stronger! Also, with the convenience of indoor tanning, one often spends more time tanning and exposes more skin surface area.”

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Q:

If a person chooses to tan, what steps can he take to better protect himself?

WILHELMUS: “There is no such thing as a healthy tan. Multiple studies show an increased risk of melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma with UV exposure from indoor tanning. A ‘base tan’ does not protect you from sun damage but adds to it. It may help protect you from a sunburn the first day of your vacation, but proper use of sunscreens and common sense on sun exposure can do the same thing better and without harmful accumulative UV radiation.”

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Is it true that the body needs a certain amount of daily sunlight?

WILHELMUS: “There have been studies linking vitamin D to overall health and (it) can improve cancer survival. The American Academy of Dermatology’s position on vitamin D states it should not be obtained from unprotected exposure to UV radiation from the sun or indoor tanning. One can get adequate vitamin D from food and vitamin supplements. The adage ‘15 minutes of sun a day’ does little to increase your vitamin D levels. Do not use this as an excuse to tan.”

Q:

What might a dermatologist suggest to people who use baby oil or other tanning oils and tanning accelerator products before hitting the tanning booth or the beach?

WILHELMUS: “Dermatologists do not recommend baby oil or other tanning oils. In fact, the opposite is suggested. Proper use of sunscreen, sun protectant clothing and limited exposure to the sun is now recommended. Generously apply a broad spectrum sunscreen (protects against UVA and UVB) to all exposed skin at least SPF 30 and water resistant.

Reapply every two hours even on a cloudy day.

Ultraviolet light increases your risk of skin cancer, skin aging, cataracts and immune suppression.”

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Q:

For those who choose sunless tanning options, are there any risks or dangers with sunless tanning lotions or spray tans? How about the sunless tanning pills?

WILHELMUS: “There are risks with sunless or spray tanning. Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is the main ingredient in spray tanning products that produce an artificial tan via a chemical reaction. This should not be applied to any mucosal area, i.e. mouth, genitals, eyes. Also recent studies have called to question the spray technique for DHA with the potential for inhalation, ingestion, and exposures to mucosa. There are means to minimize these risks. Sunless tanning pills contain the color additive canthaxanthin. This can turn your skin orange, impair vision and cause liver damage. Do not use. Tanning accelerators, such as lotions and pills, contain the amino acid tyrosine and [are] not effective and may be dangerous. Do not use. Bronzers made from color additives stain the skin and are safe unless you develop an allergy to an ingredient in the lotion. Remember, there is no such thing as a safe tan!”

Stay on Track

3 Fitbug Orb $50 | Activity Tracker

This button-sized activity tracker can sit on one’s belt or on a lanyard around one’s neck and will record physical and sleeping activity.

Technology to help monitor wellness

By Hannah Alani

1 FitBit Flex $100 | Armband

When one is asleep, the FitBit Flex will count the number of times one wakes up in the night.

During the day, it counts the number of calories one has burned and lets one enter what one eats via online and smart-phone tools.

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Nike+FuelBand

$149 | Phone Application

Download the Nike+Fuelband app (free for Apple devices) to set fitness goals, track progress and share the information with others on social-media outlets such as Facebook.

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BodyMedia Vue Patch

$50; available in October | Patch

This waterproof patch fits on one’s upper arm for up to seven days and will record data that can be used to help support weight-loss plans and adjust sports and fitness training.

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HAPIfork

$99 | Eating Utensil

This eating utensil vibrates and lights up if one eats too quickly. It also transfers one’s eating-habit information to a computer or smart phone. The fork is meant to make you more aware of what you’re consuming.

SOURCE: CONSUMER REPORTS

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Dr. Fornefeld checks Susan Eberman following cataract surgery

‘A Modern Medical Miracle’ B-Town woman relates experience with cataract surgery

By Susan Eberman

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hen flashing lights started to frequently appear before my eyes I knew it wasn’t the paparazzi but most likely a cataract. A thorough eye exam by Dr. Matthew Fornefeld, president of Clariti Advanced Visual Correction, confirmed my suspicions.

“Susan came to my office with a developing cataract in her right eye that had decreased her vision to 20/70 with glasses,” Dr. Fornefeld said. “After I explained her options, she decided to have cataract surgery and intraocular lens placement. We decided to customize her results by leaving her eye slightly nearsighted so she

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could work on the computer and read better without glasses.”

Dr. Fornefeld called cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation “truly a modern medical miracle.”

“Since the first lens implantation in 1949 millions of patients worldwide have had their vision restored by this procedure. Modern cataract surgery can often allow patients to see better than they ever have without the aid of glasses.”

My personal journey continued at Monroe Hospital on a sunny May afternoon. After signing legal papers I was escorted to the outpatient surgery area.

An hour passed quickly as friendly personnel monitored my vital signs and took my medical history. This included verifying that I had correctly used prescription eye drops prior to surgery.

Fashion even found its way into the tiny cubicle. In addition to the inevitable hospital gown that covered by clothes, I was adorned with a surgical cap personalized with my name and birth date plus matching bracelet. Crimson red footies replaced my sandals.

(Memo to self: No need to curl hair or get a pedicure before my next cataract surgery.)

The insertion of an IV needle was followed by my introduction to anesthesiologist Dr. Jeffrey L. Jackson.

The show went on the road as we rounded a corner to a surgical suite. Dr. Jackson used his skills to intravenously administer drugs that didn’t put me to sleep but blocked the first five minutes of surgical procedures

“Modern cataract surgery can often allow patients to see better than they ever have without the aid of glasses.”

Dr. Matthew Fornefeld, president of Clariti Advanced Visual Correction

from my memory. What I can clearly recall is a vivid light show up close and personal in my right eye. It was a cross between a laser show and a fireworks display. I was in awe as cobalt blue flashes morphed into purple stripes that streaked toward orange lines. I decided to take notes of the exact color sequence and attempted to reach for my notebook which, of course, was not there. As I slowly raised my left hand a resounding chorus of “NO” came from my entire surgical team and my arm was quickly lowered back to the operating table.

Following another short memory loss courtesy of Dr. Jackson, I was back in the outpatient surgery area and realized my eye was not bandaged. I sipped a Coke and was untethered from monitors, the IV needle and hospital-issued fashions. After putting on new sunglasses given to me by Dr. Fornefeld (told you it was a fashion day) I was easily able to walk to my husband, Don, in the lobby and cross the parking lot to our vehicle.

You’ve surely noticed I haven’t mentioned pain.

Honestly, I experienced no pain or uncomfortable feelings during the entire 20-minute surgical procedure or the days that followed. While my vision was blurry after surgery, my eye never hurt, even when I put in the prescribed drops. On a pain scale of 1 to 10, I rate my full experience as one-half and that’s only because I’m a little wimpy about an IV needle.

I’ve been asked about costs. Don and I have Medicare insurance plus an Anthem Medicare Supplemental Plan without prescription coverage.

Out-of-pocket expenses, including prescription eye drops, totaled about $400. In my opinion, that’s a small price to pay for clear vision.

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ABOVE : Dr. Fornefeld checks Susan Eberman following cataract surgery LEFT: Jessica Sandor, a certified ophthalmic assistant, checks susan Eberman following cataract surgery

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go gadgets: Equipment to get you moving

By Kathryn S. Gardiner

Climb On In this monthly feature, INstride and local fitness experts introduce you to different accessories for an active lifestyle. This month, Adam Schaeuble of Next Generation Personal Training in Bloomington highlights the Jacob’s Ladder cardio machine. Joann Calabrese demonstrates.

Jacob’s Ladder The Jacob’s Ladder is a great way to get a high calorie burn in a short time frame. You are using muscles in both your upper and lower body to propel yourself up the ladder.

The angle of the ladder allows it to be very joint friendly and low impact. This is a self-powered machine that goes at the pace you choose to climb. This machine is often featured in the weight-loss TV show “The Biggest Loser.”

40/20 intervals on the Jacob’s Ladder n For the first 40 seconds of each minute, climb at a

steady pace of 60-80 feet per minute. The ladder has a display that will allow you to monitor your speed. n For the last 20 seconds of each minute, increase your pace to over 100 feet per minute. n Try to use this interval system for five continuous minutes and then bring the pace down to around 60 feet per minute for a two- to five-minute recovery period.

Repeat as desired!

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Off-the-gadget option: Mountain Climbers Mountain climbers are a great fat-burning body weight exercise that will also help you increase your upper body and core strength. n Start in a push-up position and keep your body weight in your hands. [A] This allows you to keep your feet light and also build strength in your shoulders. n Bend one leg and bring one foot forward in a “running” motion. [B] Try to achieve a 90-degree angle at the knee joint. n Alternate legs. Maintain light feet.

Do this for 30 seconds and then rest for 15-30 seconds.

Repeat for 3-5 sets.

A

B

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achieve community spotlight

School Lunch Launch MCCSC implements the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Hattie L. Johnson is director of food service at the Monroe County Community School Corp.

Monroe County Community School Corp. serves school meals that meet tough new federal nutrition standards, ensuring that meals are healthy, well-balanced and provide students all the nutrition they need to succeed at school. Menus must be developed around key food groups to include vegetable variety and specific foods ranging from grain products, considered “whole grain-rich,” to unflavored low fat milk.

Nutrient analyses must be conducted to ensure that not only are the prescribed foods offered in the serving sizes required but that calories, sodium and saturated fat are held within prescribed limits. The new meal pattern is food-based and requires minimum and maximum calories averaged over a typical school week.

There are maximum levels of saturated fat. Trans fat has been eliminated altogether.

Each menu must be age appropriate for the grade groups K-5, 6-8 and 9-12. K-5 and 6-8 can be combined due to an overlap on minimum/maximum average calories for the week.

The new meal patterns for the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs were announced by the United State Department of Agriculture in the spring of 2012 and went into effect on July 1, 2012. There are many changes that took place at the beginning of the current school year (2012-2013). Some of the changes will be phased in over the next several years.

In keeping with the regulations, MCCSC includes the following menu components in all meals: Grains: One-half of the grains offered must be whole-grain rich. Grades K-5: 8- to 9-oz. equivalent/ week; grades 6-8 and grades 9-12: 8-10-oz. equivalent/ week.

Meat/meat alternative: One ounce cooked, skinless, unbreaded portion of beef, fish, poultry, equals one ounce of the meat/meat alternate 14 INstride • July 2013

By Hattie L. Johnson requirement. Two tablespoons of nut butters equals one meat/meat alternate; four ounces or one-half cup of soy yogurt or daily yogurt equals one ounce of the meat alternate requirement. Grades K-5: 8-10-oz. equivalent/week; grades 6-8: 9-10-oz. equivalent/week; grades 9-12: 10-12-oz. equivalent/week.

Milk: Allowable milk options are fat-free (unflavored or flavored) or low-fat 1 percent (unflavored only). Grades K-12: 1 cup/day Fruit: No more than half the fruit offerings are in the form of juice; MCCSC elementary schools offer juice on Tuesday and Thursday only. May select from fresh, frozen, canned in juice/light syrup, or dried fruit options. 1/4 cup dried fruit = 1/2 cup fruit. Grades K-8: one-half cup/day; grades 9-12: 1 cup/day.

Vegetables: A daily serving at lunch must be offered, including weekly requirements for dark green, red/orange, beans/peas (legumes), starchy vegetables.

Grades K-8: three-fourths cup/day; grades 9-12: 1 cup/day.

Calories: All calorie determinations are based on a weighted average. Grades K-5: 550-650; grades 6-8: 600-700; grades 9-12: 750-800.

Specific calorie levels are required for a lunch meal to be considered healthy depending on the age/grade groups. The calorie levels are weekly averages.

Fats: Calories from saturated fats are less than 10 percent; trans fats are zero Sodium: Sodium limits and timelines for implementation will begin in school year 2014-15.

The new school meals are intended to be high in nutrients and adequate in calories, consistent with the latest nutrition science. Under the new science-based standards, school meals are “right-sized” and reflect the appropriate balance between food groups.

School meals are designed to meet only a portion of a child’s nutritional and energy needs over the course of the day. Breakfasts and lunches are designed to meet roughly one-fourth and one-third, respectively, of the daily calorie needs of school children. Other programs also support nutritional needs and can offer students the additional foods they may need depending on their specific circumstances.

Tremendous advancements in our understanding of what a healthy school meal should look like have occurred since the last time the standards were updated in 1995. The new standards reflect the latest knowledge base about health and nutrition. The changes are mandated by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, and the standards are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans—the federal government’s benchmark for nutrition—as well as the recommendations of the nutrition experts at the Institute of Medicine—a gold standard for scientific analysis.

FRESH PICKS

By Bob Zaltsberg

A Peach of a Fruit Peaches pack nutrients and juiciness

Picture this image from the website eattheseasons.com.

“At its ripest and best the peach is a food that forces you to adopt a special eating position—bowing forwards at an angle of 30 degrees and with arm raised above the horizontal—to avoid being bathed in peach juice.

Having peach juice run down your arms seems to be a tradition in the Indiana summer when this fruit is at its best.

Peaches are good for you. They are bursting with vitamin C and are also a good source of potassium and fiber. They contain beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. Here are some tips from the aforementioned eattheseasons. com: “Peaches get softer and juicier after picking but they only develop flavor and sweetness on the tree.

Choose fruit that yield slightly to pressure: firmish fruit are fine but hard fruit should be avoided. ...

Smell is a very good indicator of the level of flavor.

“Allow refrigerated peaches to reach room temperature before eating. If eating with the skin on they should be cleaned by light brushing under running cold water.

The best way to peel peaches is the same as for tomatoes. Blanch by dropping briefly into boiling water (around 10 seconds for soft fruit, 30 seconds for firmer ones) before cooling in cold water and draining.

The skin can then be easily removed with fingers or a knife.

“Peeled or cut peaches will turn brown as they oxidize: rub surfaces with a little lemon juice to help prevent this.”

Peaches can help you lose weight.

“Yes, these little orange colored jewels are high in fiber and produce a full feeling for those looking for tasty snacks. Additionally, they’re made up of 80 percent water, which helps flush your system out,” the website notes.

Peaches make a delicious addition to a natural breakfast cereal such as granola, muesli, or cooked oatmeal. Add them to salads instead of tomatoes: try fresh salad greens with peaches, nuts, and feta cheese.

In addition, peaches and other fruits as part of a well-balanced diet can help you with digestive issues, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Grilled Peaches Summertime peaches, apricots, nectarines, and figs are delicious grilled. Cut fruit in half and remove any pits, then coat lightly with oil. For a sweet-savory side dish to grilled pork, chicken, or lamb, sprinkle on a little salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar, then grill for a few minutes per side.

Some cooking tips: n Use moderate heat (not high); if it’s a

charcoal grill, move the charcoal to one side and grill your fruits and veggies on the other side, over indirect heat. n Be sure to oil your grill thoroughly—

fruits and vegetables are high in natural sugars, which means they can easily burn and stick to the grill. Before you begin cooking, clean the grill well, preheat it, and then use several layers of paper towel dipped in vegetable oil to grease it.

See more grilling tips in The Fruit and Veggie Grilling Guide at www.strongertogether.coop.

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Biking Away Event offers smooth ride and cool history

By Jeff Routh

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ince Caristo, bicycle coordinator, and Miah Michaelson, assistant director for the arts, both for the city of Bloomington, couldn’t have picked a better day for a bike ride if they had been able to control the weather. The two city of Bloomington employees teamed up to stage Art by Bike on May 29 as part of the Creative Aging Festival in Bloomington.

This was the second year the Art by Bike event took place.

“Every year we brainstorm new and interesting ideas for Bikes Month in Bloomington,” Caristo said. “Last year someone suggested we do something with the arts.

Miah, Jacqui Bauer (sustainabiltiy coordinator) and I organized and promoted the ride the past two years.”

Bikes Month began as Bikes Week in the early 2000s. The Bloomington Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee started Bloomington Bikes Week as a way to promote and encourage bicycling.

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“The number and variety of events has grown over the years, and this year we decided to expand the event to the entire month of May,” he said. “We follow the dates for National Bikes Month, Bikes Weeks and Bike to Work Day.” Bloomington is becoming known as a bike-friendly city.

“Thanks to the strong foresight, planning and community support, we’ve been planning for bikes since the early 1990s,” Caristo said.

He added that the first bike trail, the Polly Grimshaw Trail, was founded through a negotiation with the railroad in 1979.

With the the movie, “Breaking Away” winning an Academy Award in 1979, the eyes of the world focused on Bloomington. Then in 1980, the land was acquired that would become the state’s first mountain bike park, Wapehani Mountain Bike Park.

The city’s first bike lanes were added on Washington and Lincoln streets in an effort to slow traffic along those thoroughfares, and in 1989, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee was created to promote and educate the community on biking and walking.

In 1992, the Bloomington City Council created the Alternative Transportation Fund in an effort to reduce the community’s dependence on the automobile. It is funded through the Neighborhood Parking Program.

Then, in 1995, a bike parking ordinance, which requires bike racks to be installed on all new commercial and multi-family developments, was approved.

Other bike-friendly developments include the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, established in 1999, and the Clear Creek Trail, completed in 2003.

The city’s first bicycle map was published in 2004.

Bloomington was the first city in Indiana to install bike “sharrows” (the markings on the roadways denoting shared lanes) and Bloomington was also the first city in Indiana to pass a complete streets policy.

Then, in 2011, the city accepted “Breaking Away: Journey to Platinum” as an advisory document for Bloomimgton to become one of the most bicyclefriendly communities in America; and created the B-Line trail, a corridor running north and south through the city, following the route of the former Monon Railroad, used by bikers and pedestrians as a safe route through the city.

“The route for Art by Bike started at city hall and headed north on the B-Line and then south along Fairview Avenue and then moseyed through the Near West Side and Prospect Hill neighborhoods to look at the recent traffic calming projects and future bikeways along 7th and 4th streets,” Caristo said. The ride continued south on Washington Street, along Third Street Park, with a stop at the Chocolate Moose to see the new contra-flo bike lane and Walnut Streetscape improvements.

“Bikers had the opportunity to see public art in the city’s collection, as well as other works of art, buildings and areas of architectural interest in the downtown area,” said Michaelsen. “They also had the opportunity to hear a little of the backstory behind each art piece—the artist, the concept, materials, installation particulars, etc. They also heard about privately funded art along the B-Line and heard about new public art coming to the downtown soon.”

Although this is a yearly event, cyclists can use existing maps to create their own journey through the trails, paths and bicycle-friendly routes in the city.

“Maps are available at the Monroe County Visitors Center on North Walnut Street, at local bike shops, City Hall and various locations throughout town,” Caristo said. “Visitors can rent bikes, if they don’t have one or didn’t bring their own along with them when visiting. Bikes may be rented at Revolution Bike and Bean, Bikesmiths or Salt Creek Cycles.”

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Participants ride past a sculpture along the B-Line Trail during a bicycle tour of art

“The City of Bloomington hosts three to four fun rides throughout the year,” he continued, “including the ‘Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Bicycle Ride’ each winter. But folks interested in bicycling should get in touch with the Bloomington Bicycle Club for lots of fun opportunities to connect with people involved in bicycling.”

Bike Resources n Bloomington

Bicycle Club—bloomingtonbicycleclub.org, with links to a weekly ride schedule n City of Bloomington’s Bike page—bloomington.in.gov/bike n Revolution Bike and Bean—revolutionbikeandbean.com, a fullservice bicycle repair shop, a full-service coffee bar, and a wide selection of cycling accessories, products, and bikes n Bikesmiths—bikesmiths.net, new bikes, service and rentals n Salt Creek Cycles—saltcreekcycles.com, new bikes, service, repair and rentals

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CALENDAR

July Ride Across INdiana: Same Thing, Only Ride More (RAINSTORM) WHERE: Starts and ends in Richmond, using Earlham College as a staging area.

DESCRIPTION: RAINSTORM offers an intensive week of cycling for riders preferring longer distances; several of our alumni have gone on to complete coastto-coast cycling tours. Each day’s route is approximately 100 miles, and there are no layover days.

RAINSTORM travels over hardsurfaced back roads in southern Indiana. Terrain ranges from rolling to hilly; expect to be challenged. Lodging in Indiana state park inns (three nights) and nice hotels (two nights) is included in the tour fee. All accommodations offer comfortable beds, air conditioning, and free WiFi. Four

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breakfasts and three dinners are included; menus are carefully planned for sound nutrition and variety, and include options for vegetarian and diabetic participants.

MORE INFO: www.triri.org Artie Fest 5K WHERE: 59 E. Washington St., Martinsville WHEN: 8 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: 5K run and 1-mile family walk in historic downtown Martinsville MORE INFO: www.mag7race series.com

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Brown County Cross Country 5K WHERE: Eagle Park, Ind. 46 and Magnolia Lane, Nashville WHEN: 8 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: This 5K run/walk will be run at the Brown County High School cross-country

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course. The course is all grass with some hills. Half of all money raised from this event will go towards the Brown County crosscountry teams and half will go to the American Cancer Society.

MORE INFO: www.mag7race series.com Limestone 5K 20 WHERE: Parkview Primary School, 1900 19th St., Bedford, Ind. WHEN: 8 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: One of the oldest races in the southern half of the state, the Limestone 5K has a long history of producing challenging competition and fast times. The course begins and ends at Parkview track, touring a flat residential neighborhood.

Spectators are treated to the final quarter mile on the track.

MORE INFO: www.mag7 raceseries.com

GARET COBB | INSTRIDE

Nicole Lucas was the women’s winner of the 2012 Limestone 5K

Hornet 5K 27 Solsberry WHERE: Solsberry United Methodist Church, 10051 E. Wilkerson Drive, Solsberry WHEN: 8 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: Out-and-back 5K with moderate rolling hills.

MORE INFO: www.mag7 raceseries.com JR Superman 5K Run/ 1 mile Family Fun Walk WHEN: Walk at 9:20 a.m., 5K run at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4201 W.Third St., Bloomington DESCRIPTION: The JR Superman 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk exemplifies what the phrase “neighbor helping neighbor” means. In the spirit of competition we come together to raise funds and awareness of a man and his family that needs our help and our love. Ellettsville’s JR Harlan with the support of his wife, twin daughters, family, and friends has been fighting cancer since 2002.

MORE INFO: www.theharlan family.webs.com

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Aug. Morgan County Fair & Square 5K WHERE: Morgan County Fair Grounds, 1749 Hospital Dr., Martinsville WHEN: 8 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: 5K run/walk open to all ages and ability levels, begins and ends at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the 2013 Morgan County Fair. Parking will be available at the fairgrounds, but it is recommended run participants park at East Middle School.

MORE INFO: www.mag7 raceseries.com

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Mustang Stampede 7K Run & Walk WHERE: Edgewood Intermediate School, 7600 W. Reeves Road, Ellettsville

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WHEN: 8:30 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: The Mustang

Stampede is a 7K run/walk on county roads. The start/finish line is at Edgewood Intermediate School and the course is a 4-mile square with each “side” approximately 1 mile in length. All proceeds from this race will go toward the Edgewood Boys/Girls Tennis teams.

MORE INFO: www.mag7 raceseries.com

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Midsummer 5K Challenge WHERE: Bloomington High

School North, 3901 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington WHEN: 8 a.m.

MORE INFO: www.mag7 raceseries.com Lake Triathlon ~ 24 Patoka Head for the Hills WHERE: Patoka Lake, 3084 N

Dillard Road, Birdseye, Ind. WHEN: All day DESCRIPTION: All proceeds from the event will go to support Patoka’s non-releasable raptors: a red-tailed hawk, eastern screech owl, and with your help, a bald eagle! Swim 500 yards in the open water of Patoka Reservoir at the beach. Bike 12.8 miles along paved hilly roadways. Start by climbing the infamous beach hill, loop through the property’s “hillacious” roadways. Run 3.1 miles (5K) through the woods on well-maintained gravel lanes and a paved bike trail. 8:10 a.m. Kid’s fun run (free for ages 14 and under) 1⁄4-mile up-hill run on the paved bike trail.

MORE INFO: www.mag7 raceseries.com

Vines, Pines & Inclines Trail Run WHERE: Creekbend Vineyard, 7508 N. Woodall Road, Ellettsville WHEN: 5 p.m.

DESCRIPTION: The Trail Run is 5 miles and includes a section of pine trails with slight inclines.

Back by popular demand, the Double Black Diamond Hill of Death is still large and in charge.

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Survive that infamous hill then celebrate your accomplishment with food, drinks and a live concert.

MORE INFO: www.mag7 raceseries.com

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Bloomingfoods 5K Breakaway WHERE: Bloomingfoods, 316 W. Sixth St., Bloomington WHEN: 8:30 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: The race will start at the corner of Sixth and Madison going north on Madison to Seventh before going east to Morton, then south to Kirkwood.

From there runners will head east past the courthouse and onto the IU campus. Portions of the course run on the B-Line Trail. The finish line is on a straight line up Madison Street just north of Kirkwood Avenue.

MORE INFO: www.mag7 raceseries.com

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River Race 6K & 12K WHERE: Historic Viquesney

Tivoli Theatre, 26 N. Washington St., Spencer, Ind. WHEN: 6K run/walk at 8 a.m.; 12K at 9 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: The River Race 6K/12K benefits the Historic Tivoli Theatre in Spencer, which reopened in the spring of 2013.

Starts at the Tivoli Theatre and finishes in Cooper Commons Park by the Old Frosty Chicken.

MORE INFO: www.mag7 raceseries.com The Grind 10K Run/Walk at Beck’s Mill WHERE: Beck’s Mill, 4433 South Beck’s Mill Rd., Salem WHEN: 9 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: Out-and-back course beginning and ending at Beck’s Mill. A hill challenge out of the start, then slightly rolling, becoming flat and fast with a down-hill finish.

MORE INFO: On Facebook as The Grind10KatBeck’sMill

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15-20 September Escapade Touring Ride in Rural Indiana WHERE: Starts and ends at

Fairfax Beach SRA, south of Bloomington WHEN: All day DESCRIPTION: September Escapade will guide you to the scenic and historic sites of southcentral Indiana, with overnights at three state parks: Brown County (two nights), Spring Mill (two nights), and McCormick’s Creek (one night). Routes use rural, hard-surfaced roads, with stops in small towns for services.

Terrain ranges from rolling to hilly with some challenging hills.

Ridership is limited to 250 participants. September Escapade offers a choice of inn lodging (no cabins) or tent camping at all three state parks. Indiana state park inns are modern and well-appointed, with high-quality linens, comfortable furniture, air conditioning, and free WiFi. Expect to ride an average 75 miles on the days we travel to a new state park, and train to be able to complete this distance over hilly terrain.

MORE INFO: www.triri.org Persimmon 28 Mitchell Festival 5K WHERE: Mitchell High School, 1000 West Bishop Blvd., Mitchell WHEN: 8:30 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: 5K Run/Walk through Mitchell city streets. The course is mostly flat.

MORE INFO: www.mag7 raceseries.com

Hoosiers Outrun 28 Cancer 5K WHERE: IU Memorial Stadium, 1001 E. 17th St., Bloomington WHEN: 10:20 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: The 2013 Hoosiers Outrun Cancer will once again support the important work of the Olcott Center for Cancer Education.

MORE INFO: www.hoosiers outruncancer.org

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Laura Dahncke works out using an ArcTrainer at the Monroe CountyYMCA

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Gene McCracken makes a dive during the Belly Buster event of the inaugural Ugly Duck Derby at the John Lowery Municipal Pool in Bedford

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Jeff Buszkiewicz works out using a Stairmaster Stepper at the Monroe County YMCA

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