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Collaborative Community-Based Adaptive Cycling Program

Collaborative Community-Based Adaptive Cycling Program. April 29, 2012 Colorado Springs, Colorado. COLORADO SPRINGS. Introductions. Diane Ridderhoff, CTRS Teresa Szmerekovsky, TRS TRP/ Paralympic Sport Club Colorado Springs Kelvin Clark, Owner Allen Beauchamp, Sales

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Collaborative Community-Based Adaptive Cycling Program

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  1. Collaborative Community-Based Adaptive Cycling Program April 29, 2012 Colorado Springs, Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS

  2. Introductions • Diane Ridderhoff, CTRS • Teresa Szmerekovsky, TRS • TRP/Paralympic Sport Club Colorado Springs • Kelvin Clark, Owner • Allen Beauchamp, Sales • Cycle Different (Angletech Cycles)

  3. Program History • Early to mid 2000’s • Contracted cycling rides with the Breckenridge Outdoor Adventure Center • 2008 • Kelvin assisted with the Paralympic Experience • End of 2008 • Needs Assessment conducted; cycling was ranked in the top 10 list of leisure and recreational interests • Summer 2009 • First ride offered with use of CycleDifferent’s cycles • TRP began the process of purchasing handcycles and recumbent cycles through grants (OOF and NRPA)

  4. Program Growth • 2009 rides: • 2-4 per season; 8 participants • 2012 rides: • 2 per month; 12-14 participants with waiting lists!

  5. Evolution of Equipment • Variety of disability needs • Multiple Sclerosis • Amputee • Traumatic Brain Injury • Spinal Cord Injury • General Neurological • Determine types of cycles based on needs and abilities • Interview & Assessment

  6. Evolution of Equipment • Review of cycles and adaptations

  7. Evolution of Equipment Bikes have been purchased with grants One bike was donated to the program Inventory • 3 hand cycles • 5 recumbent trikes • 1 Tandem recumbent Tools • Floor Pump • Chain Lube • Pedal Wrench • Allen Wrench Set Accessories • Helmets • Visibility Flags • Seat belt Straps • Foot straps (including velcro) • Power Grip Pedals • Platform Pedals • Left & Right Calf Supports • Left & right Crank Shorteners • Left & Right Pendulum cranks • Floor pump • Pedal Wrench • Chain Lube

  8. Roles • TRP • Over 30+ years of knowledge of disabilities and adaptations • Referrals & Community Contacts • Networking with agencies serving people with disabilities • Cycle Different • 32 years of knowledge and expertise in cycle adaptations for people with disabilities • Maintenance • Provision of additional cycles for rides • Referrals & Community Contacts

  9. Volunteers • Who? • Presentations to local cycling clubs • Family involvement • Volunteer training and incentives • Us!

  10. Cycling Rides • Advertisements • City Publications • Friends Group • Facebook

  11. Cycling Rides • Pre-Registration • Allows for good matching with volunteers and equipment • Reduces day-of confusion • Increases safety

  12. Cycling Rides • Contacts made with volunteers and participants • Pairing up/Friendships formed 

  13. Cycling Rides • General Flow of the Day • “Herding Cats” • Staff and volunteers arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the event • Bikes are unloaded and prepped • Participants are fitted with a cycle according on their needs • Group of participants and volunteers decide on which trail to ride from pre-selected options • Weather conditions, distance and time are considered • Participants sign out after the ride

  14. Cycling Rides

  15. Cycling Rides • Local Trail Access and Ride Course

  16. Cycling Rides • End of Ride Considerations • Snacks & drinks • Sign out form • Verify all riders are back safe • Promote future events • Get feedback

  17. Cycling Rides - Participants’ successes

  18. Participation in Community Events • Cycling for Change • Ride for Heroes

  19. Participation in Community Events • St. Patrick’s Day Ride and Parade

  20. Media – Spreading the Word • Social Media • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002091665792 • Therapeutic Recreation Community Partners (TRCP) • Non-profit Friends group • http://www.trcp.net/ • Video • Promotional Movie • http://youtu.be/RAsDo4X9kAI

  21. Questions & Contacts • Diane Ridderhoff • Email: dridderhoff@springsgov.com • Phone: (719) 385-6958 • Teresa Szmerekovsky • Email: tszmerekovsky@springsgov.com • Phone: (719) 385-6855 • Kelvin Clark • Email: info@cycledifferent.com • Phone: (719) 687-7475 • Allen Beauchamp • Email: allen@cycledifferent.com • Phone: (719) 351-3205

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