Page 32 March 2012 converting to his bicycle lifestyle and said he likely will return to owning a motorcycle. “My bicycle lifestyle is probably less sustainable than it was having a motorcycle before,” Dyer said. When possible, Noah carpools to his business in North Scottsdale but said meetings and appointments require him to travel throughout the Valley. “Phoenix is laid out for cars,” Dyer said. “I try to meet people halfway, but they are still driving their SUVs out of the way to accommodate me. “That isn’t sustainable.” To aide him on his carless lifestyle, Dyer uses public transportation and carpooling to help him get where he needs to go. “I look forward to the two hours of reading I get from riding the bus,” Dyer said. Dyer is a divorced father of four children – Enoch, 8, Mattie, 6, Linkin, 5, and Lillie, 3. To be able to take them places, he modi fi ed his bicycle with a 3-foot long board addition that functions as a seat. “The kids enjoy it,” Dyer said. “They are smart enough to observe that people notice us, but not at the age where they realize just how different it is.” Since his bicycle purchase, Dyer said he spends less money on gas and has become more physically fi t and healthy. “I enjoy it on a personal level,” he said. Outside of business, Dyer chooses to spend his spare time helping others. “Before I was in marketing, I wanted to be a family counselor to help people,” Dyer said. “I realize now that there are plenty of other causes I can donate my time to.” He volunteers with a radio station for the visually impaired called Sun Sounds. “It’s usually material that a blind person wouldn’t have access to without audio,” Dyer said. “We read The Arizona Republic , magazines, and other periodicals.” The inspiration to get involved in Sun Sounds came when his late grandmother was ill and Dyer would visit and read to her. Dyer also is president of networking group BNI that works with such nonpro fi ts as Singleton Moms, a group assisting single parents who become ill with cancer. With all his decisions, Dyer said he seeks to live in a positive manner. He knows his actions are not realistic for most people, but said he is optimistic about the level of awareness in upcoming generations. “Noah’s a one-of-a-kind type of guy,” Arriaga said. “It’s hard not to be inspired by him.” Bicycle Continued from page 26 Ice skating Lessons Arts & Crafts On ice & Off ice games Movie time Fun theme weeks Broomball Affordable lunches Before / After care Many discounts available Sign up today! Phone: 602-957-9966 Website : Arcadiaice.com 3853 East Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona 85018 A r c a d i a I c e A r e n a Weeks Available : May 28th — August 3rd Buy three weeks get one free! Arcadia Ice Summer Day Camp! Monday through Friday 9:00am — 4:00pm LAUGH, PLAY & LEARN at one of our Valley locations! Come out of your shell and play with us! for kids of all athletic abilities ages 4½ to 13 basketball, soccer, baseball, swimming, archery, volleyball & field sports May 29 - August 3 · One week sessions · Full or Half Day HUBBARDSPORTS.COM 602.971.4044 Hubbard Sports Camps

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