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An Angel in Devil's Gear

December 20th, 2013

When a 7th and 8th grade reading teacher approached Matthew Feiner and 
David Kahn, co-owners of The Devil’s Gear Bike Shop, seeking support for
the ACES Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School (WIMS) Mountain Bike 
Club, he did not anticipate the generous reception he was to receive.

“The Devil’s Gear has again gone above any expectation for support that 
I may have had.  For the second time in two years they have taken a 
brand new bike off the shop floor for me to use with my students. In 
all, they support the ACES mission to provide enriching, community-based 
activities for students who may not otherwise be able, ” expressed 
Joseph Whiting,  the Bike Club advisor and a 7^th & 8^th grade teacher 
at ACES Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School. The ACES Wintergreen 
Interdistrict Magnet School Mountain Bike Club just completed its Fall 
2013 session.  They enjoyed five perfect days to ride at West Rock State 
Park, and the growth of this seventh grade group was phenomenal.

The Devil’s Gear Bike Shop was founded by Matthew Feiner in 2001, and is 
located at 151 Orange Street in New Haven. For additional information go 
to: www.thedevilsgear.com.

ACES Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School (WIMS) is a K—8 magnet
school thatoffers a rigorous and engaging curriculum which integrates 
state of the art technology in order to teach students how to innovate,
collaborate, create and skillfully solve problems. Located in Hamden, 
CT, WIMS serves over 600 students in the greater New Haven area. For
additional information on ACES Wintergreen Magnet School, go to 
http://www.aces.orgwims.