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 ◦ Cycle Different (Angletech Cycles)

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)

Program Growth 2009 rides: ◦ 2-4 per season; 8 participants 2012 rides: ◦ 2 per month; participants with waiting lists!

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

Review of cycles and adaptations Evolution of Equipment

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 Bikes have been purchased with grants One bike was donated to the program

Roles TRP ◦ Over 30+ years of knowledge of disabilities and adaptations ◦ Referrals & Community Contacts ◦ Networking with agencies serving people with disabilities 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 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

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

Cycling Rides Advertisements ◦ City Publications ◦ Friends Group ◦ Facebook

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

Cycling Rides Contacts made with volunteers and participants Pairing up/Friendships formed

Cycling Rides “Herding Cats” ◦ Staff and volunteers arrive 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 General Flow of the Day

Cycling Rides

Local Trail Access and Ride Course

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

Cycling Rides - Participants’ successes

Participation in Community Events Cycling for Change Ride for Heroes

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

Media – Spreading the Word Social Media ◦ file.php?id= file.php?id= Therapeutic Recreation Community Partners (TRCP) ◦ Non-profit Friends group ◦ Video ◦ Promotional Movie ◦

Questions & Contacts Diane Ridderhoff ◦ ◦ Phone: (719) Teresa Szmerekovsky ◦ ◦ Phone: (719) Kelvin Clark ◦ ◦ Phone: (719) Allen Beauchamp ◦ ◦ Phone: (719)