Photographed by Toula Oberlies

36” x 24” black and white photograph printed on Gator Board

Adjacent: Image is 3D printed lithophane out of resin, backlit with LED light. Please touch the 3D printed image.

In a gymnasium, on the basketball court, two young children are on bicycles, both facing left. On the left, a boy is seated on his bike wearing glasses. On the right, a girl is on her bike. Both have their feet on the pedals and their hands are clutching the handlebars; positioned as if they’re preparing to race the final leg of the Tour de France. Verbal description provided by audio describer, Jen Anker.

The label reads: Kids Riding Bikes gives today’s youth the opportunity to get moving and active on stationary bicycle simulators as part of their physical education class. Bikes are mounted on indoor bike trainers as the kids find themselves in the middle of a big video game. The program provides an exciting and technologically driven, indoor bike training experience. Nine13sports staff members work together with the students during the duration of the programming, providing knowledge about bicycle mechanics and safety in addition to the importance of physical fitness, healthy living, teamwork, and other vital life skills. IBCF has partnered with Nine13sports and sponsor Regions since 2017 to bring this health and wellness program, an IBCF investment area, to the students. Thank you to Realize, Inc. for the 3D printed lithophane image.