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Henry Ar Foon: Chelsea cyclist of the 1890s.

Lorenz J. Finison’s profile of Henry Ar Foon gives riders a window into Chinese American cycling history in greater Boston. Read the profile, then see how NECCD continues to honor that history through rides and community programming.

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History · Sep 10, 2021

Henry Ar Foon: Chelsea Cyclist of the 1890s

A researched profile of Henry Ar Foon, a Chinese American cyclist and club leader in 1890s Chelsea.

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Ride · Sep 6, 2021

Henry Ar Foon Celebration Ride

Ride details and background for the NECCD event honoring Henry Ar Foon.

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Update · May 15, 2021

NECCD DEI UnConference Update

A last-call update for the UnConference on diversity, equity, and inclusion in bicycling.

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Event · May 15, 2021

The NECCD UnConference is this Sunday

An invitation to bring ideas, listen well, and talk about what could improve DEI in cycling.

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Invitation · May 11, 2021

The NECCD UnConference

An early invitation to cyclists across New England to talk through hopes, plans, and barriers.

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Origin · Apr 27, 2021

NECCD Un-Conference

Wendy’s original note about why the UnConference mattered and why diversity in bicycling needed practical work.

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