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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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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.
Read postHenry Ar Foon Celebration Ride
Ride details and background for the NECCD event honoring Henry Ar Foon.
Read postNECCD DEI UnConference Update
A last-call update for the UnConference on diversity, equity, and inclusion in bicycling.
Read postThe NECCD UnConference is this Sunday
An invitation to bring ideas, listen well, and talk about what could improve DEI in cycling.
Read postThe NECCD UnConference
An early invitation to cyclists across New England to talk through hopes, plans, and barriers.
Read postNECCD Un-Conference
Wendy’s original note about why the UnConference mattered and why diversity in bicycling needed practical work.
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