Tour de France meets Prison Break!
For anyone interested in the psychological or social benefits of sport and exercise, here's a story that might pique your curiosity: French prisoners are taking part in their own 'Penal' (you're thinking of something else altogether now, aren't you?) Tour de France.
Although not a race as such it is hoped that the tour (which will take in 17 prison towns) will help to develop values including "effort, teamwork and self-esteem" and support re-integration into society by experiencing the achievement of goals.
Why not?
And if nothing else I loved the comment about breakaway sprints not being allowed!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8082354.stm
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Rob Robson
Co-founder, iStadia.com
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