b'EXPLORING RUGGEDTRAILSMOUNTAIN BIKING ADVENTURES AT THE ORME SCHOOLN estled inbreathtaking Black CanyonBloom. Most of these bikesUltimately, wed love to the heart ofTrail, The Orme School offersare mountain bikes, but thereget newer bikes into our Arizonas scenican ideal setting for studentsare also several bikes thatfleetespecially those with landscape, Theto embark on exhilaratingare better suited for casualsuspension and/or seat Orme School has becomemountain biking adventures.rides around the campus. Thedropper posts, he shares. more than just a placeWe spoke with Josh Bloom,availability of these bikes al- These enhancements for academic excellence;a faculty member, the Bikelows students to easily accesswould provide students it has evolved into a hubShop Director, and Mountainthe world of mountain biking,with a more comfortable for adventure enthusiasts,Biking Coach, to get a closereven if they dont have theirand exciting riding experi-particularly in the worldlook at this thrilling outdoorown equipment. ence on the rugged trails of mountain biking. Withpursuit. However, as Josh explains,that surround the school.its sprawling campusWe have about 20 campusthe goal is to expand andThe Orme Bike Shop and proximity to thebikes in total, says Joshimprove the biking program.would certainly appreciate 24'