Physically Disadvantaged Cyclists Chase Dream - Peddling Forward in Life

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 Physically Disadvantaged Cyclists Chase Dream  - Peddling Forward in Life

URL: http://www.peopo.org/portal.php?op=viewPost&articleId=59687    A group of six physically disadvantaged classmates chasing a dream have challenged themselves to cycle to Kenting in Southern Taiwan.  The classmates under the guidance of volunteers and coaches are to take part in the 5 days, 4 nights ‘ 2010 Embracing Pedal Power’ activity, challenging them to ride 300 long kilometers. 

     The classmates have a range of disabilities from mild to the more severely disabled and also some with visual impairments.  The classmates vowed not to allow these physical disabilities to stand in the way of their cycling dreams.  They faced many obstacles along the way including scorching temperatures, cycling against the wind, cycling up hill, and burst tires, just to mention a few.  They overcame all of these difficulties, and on arrival at the destination let out a loud cheer to express their jubilant mood.

以下為中文原文

     一群懷著夢想的身心障礙同學挑戰單車長征墾丁，6位身心障礙的學生，在志工與師長、教官的帶領下，展開為期5天4夜的「2010腳踏希望擁抱騎蹟」活動，挑戰身心障礙生騎單車遠征300公里的紀錄。

           他們當中的成員有些有輕度的肢體障礙，有些是中度視障，但是身體的限制無法攔阻他們想要騎車的意念。在路程中雖然頂著烈日高溫、逆風、上坡，甚至輪胎爆掉的種種考驗，最後還是克服重重困難抵達終點，全體隊員高聲歡呼心情激動。