CYCLING
In 2009 Joe Johnson rode 1500 miles around the state of Utah on a recumbent bike in less than a month! Check out the photos from his journey here: Joe Johnson's Bike 1500 for Vets. Joe is an inspiration to many who can barely muster the courage to try an adaptive sport. Joe was inactive for more than a decade before finding his new love for adaptive cycling. Thanks, Joe!
The 2nd Annual Summit Challenge bike ride was held over Labor Day weekend 2009, and more than 200 people joined us for a day of fun on the roads and at the ranch. Photos
Bicycling and hand-cycling are life-long skills and sports that promote mainstream participation in a recreational world enjoyed by thousands of non-disabled citizens. A variety of rides geared toward different ability levels are offered throughout the spring, summer, and fall. The cycling program focuses on promoting physical fitness, confidence, socialization, independence and fun. People with a wide variety of disabilities participate in each ride and family members and friends are also encouraged to come along.
Rides are held on hard-packed or paved trails such as the Provo and Jordan River Trails, the Rail Trail, and other trails in the Park City area. The variety in terrain allows for enjoyable outings while challenging individuals with disabilities to get out and participate in yet another exciting activity with the National Ability Center. Most rides begin at the Bronfman Recreation Center and Ranch; however, we do offer cycling adventure trips.
Hand cycles are available for individuals who have disabilities that limit the use of their legs, and tandem bicycles are used for beginning riders and those who are visually impaired.
Our cycling program was featured in a segment on the Today show on July 2nd, 2007. Click below to view the clip.
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This program
is sponsored
in large part
by a generous
grant from the
Craig H. Nielsen Foundation. |
