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New riders hit the trails for Mountain Bike Camp
PHOTO BY CLAY NEELY
Riders for the youth mountain biking camp pose at the entrance of Brown’s Mill where riders spent three days exploring trails and learning the fundamentals of mountain biking.
BY KATHERINE FUTCH news@newnan.com
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oweta County Parks and Recreation Department held a youth mountain biking from June 7 to 10. There were 30 participants aged 6-12.
Chris Doane, an orchestrator of the camp, prioritized the participants' safety. “There is some inherent risk in doing anything like this,” said Doane. “But you put in the measures to make sure the equipment works correctly.” He continued, saying that most injuries that result from bike rid-
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ing occur when one is not wearing a helmet or when the bike does not work properly. Students were informed of these dangers and were required to have the proper safety equipment. The course that the campers practiced on was at Browns Mill. “The trail is designed to accom-
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modate all ages," said Doane. "It was professionally built by Mountain Bike Atlanta to promote safety.” Mountain Bike Atlanta designed the course for riders of all ages. It was perfect for a mountain biking camp for kids. BIKE CAMP . 3
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JUNE 23, 2021