Pedal power
Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
St. Edmond Elementary School teacher Danielle Rathermel leads a group of students riding their bikes to school Tuesday morning as part of Bike to Work Week. Fort Dodge Police officer Galen Hindt gave the group an escort.
Slimmer waistlines and fatter wallets are a pedal-push away.
Throughout Bike to Work Week, which continues through Friday, Fort Dodge residents are encouraged to leave their cars — and gasoline — out of the morning commute and ride their bicycle.
For Danielle Rathermel, who teaches third grade at St. Edmond Elementary School, no special week is necessary to encourage her to bike to work.
Rathermel has pedaled to her classroom during the spring and fall for several years, she said.
‘‘I’ve always loved it,’’ she said.
According to Rathermel, the Rev. Patrick Walsh, former president of St. Edmond schools and an avid bicyclist, encouraged faculty members to cycle to work.
During Bike to Work Week, Rathermel will lead a ‘‘bike train’’ of some of the St. Edmond students who live in her neighborhood.
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