USO-UNDERSTANDING, STRENGTHENING, OVERCOMING
"Whanau united to improving the health and wellbeing of communities through cycling"

USO is a Samoan word that translated means brother.  The word USO is gender specific and is only used amongst men or women to refer to each other, but not between men and women.  
USO Bike Ride is led by  Chris Te'o MNZM (Member of New Zealand Order of Merit for services to health, cycling and the Pacific community), Tofilau Talalelei Taufale and Meriama Taufale.  Together the trio initiate, shape and lead USO.

For men and women it starts with a health check.  As we age, eg 35+ we need to be more aware of our health.  A regular health check will show you exactly where you are and identify areas for improvement. Of course as Polynesian people we also need to factor in our spiritual, mental, cultural and relationship with self measures of health and wellbeing in the equation.  Once you know where you are at, you can apply the USO accronym and become best you for yourself and your whanau.

UNDERSTANDING

Improving quality of life requires a need to understand the internal and external factors that cause poor health commonly found amongst Polynesian people and their families.  It also involves educating Polynesian people about the history of cycling in Polynesia and how we as Polynesian people through USO are improving our health through cycling.

STRENGTHENING

Identifying what does work and developing relationships that support individuals and whanau to manage and improve their quality of life.  Cycling is a team sport.  USO is all about you improving your health so you can improve the health and wellbeing of your whanau. 

OVERCOMING:

Through strengthening what works and growing relationships to improve quality of life, you become empowered and supported to live the best life you can!

Enjoy the Ride.

KAUPAPA

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