Youth from Ambos Nogales ready for adventure “Bike Packing”

All set up for this coming Saturday, June 10th, 2023, our 1st Bike Packing program lounches. This program will be a binational youth oriented. Here is a short description of the activity and some of the many benefits.

Bike packing, which involves using a bicycle to travel and camp in remote areas, can have several benefits for youths. Some of these benefits include:

1. Physical fitness: Bikepacking requires significant physical exertion, which can improve cardiovascular health, endurance, and overall physical fitness. Regular exercise can also reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, and other health problems.

2. Mental health: Spending time in nature and engaging in physical activity has been shown to have positive effects on mental health. Bikepacking can provide a sense of adventure, accomplishment, and self-reliance, which can boost self-confidence and self-esteem.

3. Environmental awareness: Bikepacking promotes an appreciation for the natural environment and can inspire youths to become more environmentally conscious. It can also encourage sustainable travel habits and reduce carbon emissions.

4. Social skills: Bikepacking trips often involve teamwork and communication, which can improve social skills and build strong relationships with peers.

5. Problem-solving skills: Bikepacking requires planning, problem-solving, and decision-making, which can develop critical thinking skills and improve problem-solving abilities.

Overall, bikepacking can provide a unique and rewarding experience for youths that promotes physical and mental health, environmental awareness, social skills, and problem-solving abilities.

For more information contact Melissa Gallegos, Program Director at 520.257.7756 or 0s3movement@gmail.com