ALBUM Intro Lesson Hip Hop The lesson focused on Hip Hop culture, and the B-Boy BBQ. We discussed the ”true” meaning of the culture, and how it started. Hip Hop started in New York City in the late 70′s as a way for urban youth to express their feelings about everyday happenings in their communities. We also [...]
ALBUM Intro Lesson Geocaching In the spirit of exploring one’s environment we decided to find a local geocache—a hidden object that can be found be using GPS coordinates. Word of the Day geocache (Gk. geo- = earth + Fr. cacher = to hide) A geocache is an item hidden somewhere on earth. Trip After reviewing [...]
ALBUM Intro Lesson Aviation We replicated most of John Curran’s aviation trip for the girls trip this week: from lighter-than-air travel to propellor-driven biplanes to Rochester’s very own Tuskegee Airman, we provided hands-on demonstrations to memorably convey the importance of these events in Rochester’s history. Words of the Day epaulette (Fr. epaule = shoulder; [...]
ALBUM Intro Lesson Exploration We didn’t have time for the riders to take photos on our last trip so this time around we decided to focus on a less structured ride with an emphasis on observation and documentation. Word of the Dayexploration (L. ex- ‘out’ + plorare‘utter a cry.’) Trip At the club we [...]
ALBUM Intro Lesson- Aviation John Curran came back to lead another trip, this time threading together a history of aviation technology as pertains to Rochester. From lighter-than-air travel to propellor-driven biplanes to Rochester’s very own Tuskegee Airman, John provided hands-on demonstrations to convey the importance of these events in a memorable fashion. Word of [...]
Words of the Day: aqueduct (L aqua water + ductus leading). Rochester had at four canals at one point, some of which had to cross overthe Genesee River using aqueducts. synonym (Gk syn- same + onyma name). A word that means the same as another word. Trip: After the lesson at the Club we geared [...]
ALBUM Intro Lesson- SeeingBefore today’s ride, we spent some time talking about different ways in which we see the world. Specifically, we talked about using photography to document those things that we see around us and that have an impact on us. We then pulled out our Rochester Bicycling maps and helped the kids [...]
ALBUM Intro Lesson Teamwork Our first girls ride! We talked about goals and expectations, for instance the importance of mutual respect and communication. All the riders signed the teamwork contract. Cyclopedia works best as a team; we all ride together. To further the sense of group accomplishment we started a “trophy case” this year: the [...]
Tagged Amari Clark, Bre’asia Gibson, Cocoa David, Donzai Pulley, Ivory Clark, Laporcha Hill, Shanna DennisALBUM Intro Lesson Rochester History John Curran, who leads the Southwest Rochester Riverfront Planning group, was gracious enough to lead us on another tour of the riverfront. The history of Rochester is nearly synonymous with the events surrounding the Genesee River. Shawn had to sit out this ride with an injury but he gave [...]
Tagged Amari Clark, Carey Bedell, Johnathan Shellman, Keyon McClary, Larry Sturgis, Malik Sturgis, Momoh Kamara, Quinton Bedell, Robert “Nick” HeardALBUM Intro Lesson Teamwork The 2011 season kicked off with a quick ride around the Genesee Valley Park. But first we talked about goals and expectations, for instance the importance of mutual respect and communication. We also discussed implementing a mentor program for some of our older and more experienced riders to help our [...]
Tagged Cary Bedell, Chad'dale Cole, Chris Howard, Davontay Bradley, Johnathan Shellman, Quinton Bedell
