Andre Riopel works to change peoples' perspective
As a teen, Andre Riopel followed his father's advice to put his excessive energy to use being productive and, for the past 50 or so years, he's done just that.
Riopel says that kids would prefer to ride their bikes to school if it were easier than taking a bus and parents would be okay with it if they were reassured that it would be safe for their kids and that's the key to positive change. Rather than try to change the minds of people who are set in their ways, he prefers to devote his time and energy to the younger generation, saying they tend to be more open to healthier lifestyles, mitigating climate change and enjoying life outside together with their friends and families.
The recently retired physiotherapist also says the cost of motor vehicle collisions to communities cannot be ignored. He says the majority of the people he helped in his practice were recovering from injuries sustained in motor vehicle crashes, had missed work because of them and required medical care.
But, for him, cycling is almost his exclusive and year-round mode of transportation because of the mental, physical and emotional benefits he derives from it.He talks about seeing animals, smelling the fresh air and taking in beautiful scenery on his rides between his Case Road residence and work at all times of the year.Riopel also serves on a number of local boards and committees all with the intent of promoting non-motorized transportation, healthier people, communities and climate.
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