Tom Helbig / Tomfoolery visits S.T.E.M.
By: Josh T., Elijah C., and Joey T.
On Friday the 27th, the Eco-Biking STEMmersion was paid a visit by a small-business owner / self-taught adventurer, who spoke on his recent trip across the lower parts of the US (on a bike) as well as his philosophies on life and experience working with Special Olympics.
Tom Helbig
Tom Helbig had recently biked across the US on the Southern Tier Bicycle Route from San Diego, CA to Key West, FL. His mission was simple, enjoy himself and help out with special Olympics.
During the trip, Tom punctured one tire and blew a total of eight tubes. He said at no point did he think the trip was miserable, and said he learned to enjoy himself, even with a fifty mile headwind, a one-hundred pound bike, and lots of hills to climb.
Tom has three principles he tries to live by: Live active, Laugh more, Inspire all. These principles inspired him to quit his job at Five Rivers Metro Parks, and begin to live the way he was inspired to. He advocates that life is too short to not do what you enjoy, and has opened a business under the name of Tomfoolery Outdoors.
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