Front Rangers Cycling Club is a program
designed around cycling to:
* create positive role models
* enhance the image of law enforcement
* promote bicycle safety
* introduce youth to the sport
* further a healthy lifestyle
* support Junior Racing
The Front Rangers Cycling Club, established in January 1993, was
founded on the belief that direct interaction with youth will offset the
influences of drugs, gang membership, crime, and other social ills
facing young people today.
The membership of the Front Rangers Cycling Club is composed of a group of adult
professionals who are bicycle racers, ex-racers, and cycling enthusiasts. In addition,
officers from the Denver Police Department are active members. All members share their
time and enthusiasm to ensure worthwhile achievement for each and every participant.
The Denver Police Department, as our primary partner, recognizes and
supports the Front Rangers Cycling Club as a vital link with Denver youth
to encourage healthy recreational activities and drug-free lifestyles.
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Front Rangers have established these objectives
for all members and participants to gain lasting, valuable life experiences.
* Introduce urban youth to cycling as an alternative activity to drugs and
gangs, and ensure continued participation through the progression of the program.
* Actively promote drug-free lifestyles, self-discipline, and the value of
education through example and encouragement.
* Educate and promote bicycle safety and the rules of riding on the open road.
* Promote healthy activities with urban youth, the community, and law enforcement
officers.
* Offer positive role models for “at-risk” youth, and cultivate such role models
within the community.
* Develop cycling talent by offering advanced and competitive racing opportunities.
* Organize large scale cycling events/races in the metro area in order to expose
youth members to new cycling venues. In addition, enthusiastic youth and adult
members meet for regular weekly rides. These rides and events begin in January
and continue throughout the summer cycling season.
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