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On Thursday afternoon, Bill Murdoch, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound,
presented an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant of $13,300 to
Hanover to help create a "Free Ride Bicycle Park".
"A park for bike riding is great, especially for kids," said Murdoch.
"They'll be able to enjoy mountain biking and trail riding in a safe
environment. Parents will not have to fear their children getting hurt
while biking and being too far away from home."
Freeride cycling combines Mountain Biking with trail features that offer
a challenging, yet safe outdoor experience. Over the next year, the OTF
grant will be used to excavate, grade and contour a four kilometer trail
and build 20 features. These features are made out of wood and are
installed to challenge the skill, balance and ability of cyclists. The
new park, set to be completed in 2009, will provide local youth and
adults with another opportunity to be physically active.
"Freeriding is gaining tremendous popularity across the country and we
are thrilled to be able to provide this opportunity in Hanover." (next column)
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"There is tremendous excitement and anticipation in
Hanover as more and more of our residents are looking for healthy and
challenging outdoor activities," said Dale Steinhoff, Town of Hanover
Parks and Facilities Manager.
The Town of Hanover Parks and Recreation Department will
be working with the executive of the Hanover Freeriders Association to
run the park. The association will ensure the new park is supervised by
a group of experienced, certified youth (in the age range of 16 to 25
years) from Hanover. For more information please contact the Hanover
Parks and Recreation Dept. at 364-2310 or Chris Sanderson from the
Hanover Freeride Association.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of
Ontario and, for over 25 years, the OTF has supported the growth and
vitality of communities across the province. OTF continues to
strengthen the capacity of the volunteer sector through investments in
community-based initiatives. For more information, please visit
www.trilliumfoundation.org
 
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