during their recesses. Through these efforts we have collected 15 loaner bikes that are used on Posse rides or during PE. By being aware of cycling opportunities, Oceano has been able to promote bicycling as a fun and safe activity. Having a bike culture means that we easily bring cycling into the curriculum. Wheels on a bike have a radius and diameter which is part of the math curriculum. One of our favorite articles is from Bicycling magazine called: How Cycling Makes You Smarter and Happier. Readings like this are part of the science curriculum. When students calculate the monetary difference between riding a bike and driving a car, that involves adding and multiplying decimals, another math concept. Our partnership with SRAM and World Bicycle Relief helps students understand geography through studying about the countries where their fundraising efforts will go. Our field trip to the SRAM Research and Development facility shows students how math and science are applied in the workplace. When students write to local city council members advocating for better bike FALL 2017 infrastructure (protected bike lanes and intersections), that becomes part of the Language Arts curriculum with a lesson in American Civics. These are just a few of the academic applications that are brought into the classroom through bicycling. Oceano would love to say we have turned our streets into Copenhagen, but change comes slow. On any given day, we have 30 to 40 students ride to school (50% of the students are walkers), but the introduction of cycling to Oceano has made the perception of our school and community better in the eyes of our neighbors. When citizens of nearby towns see a dedicated staff member such as the amazing Ann Dreizler riding in BICYCLE FRIENDLY AMERICA 9http://www.bicycling.com/training/fitness/your-brain-bicycling http://www.bicycling.com/training/fitness/your-brain-bicycling https://www.sram.com/ http://www.worldbicyclerelief.org/en/