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Tour de France meets Prison Break!

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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

Tags: cycling, exercise, goals, penal, prison, psychological benefits, self-esteem, social benefits, teamwork, tour de france, values

Posted June 4, 2009 at 2:05 AM by robrobson | Permalink | Comments(0)

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