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Adaptive Mountain Biking: Group Ride- TerraTrike Recumbent Foot-Pedaled Trike

Sign up to join a Roots-2-Rocks mountain biking group ride on one of our adaptive bikes. This program is intended for returning riders or individuals who have previously participated in an adaptive mountain biking program. Riders will be accompanied by volunteer guides and sweeps. Registration is required, and if you need to cancel, please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow another rider to participate.

TerraTrike All Terrain with Power Assist: A foot-pedaled recumbent bike designed for trail riding in a seated position. It features a wide range of gears and optional power assist to handle hills, with a wide track for added balance. This bike is suitable for riders who can pedal but require the stability and seating position of a recumbent trike. Grip strength is needed to operate the brakes.

Essential Eligibility for Adaptive Mountain Biking:
o Rider must make safe decisions in fast-paced environments.
o Rider can follow safety precautions.
o Rider can hold their head upright without neck support.
o Rider can wear a properly fitted bike helmet and safety gear.
o Rider can understand and follow multi-step instructions in a fast-paced setting.
o Rider can transfer in and out of the bike independently or with some assistance.
o Rider can remain alert and focused throughout the ride, making quick decisions on variable terrain.
o Rider must demonstrate the ability to independently pedal, steer, stop, start, and navigate different terrain suited to their experience level.

Sign up to join a Roots-2-Rocks mountain biking group ride on one of our adaptive bikes. This program is intended for returning riders or individuals who have previously participated in an adaptive mountain biking program. Riders will be accompanied by volunteer guides and sweeps. Registration is required, and if you need to cancel, please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow another rider to participate.

TerraTrike All Terrain with Power Assist: A foot-pedaled recumbent bike designed for trail riding in a seated position. It features a wide range of gears and optional power assist to handle hills, with a wide track for added balance. This bike is suitable for riders who can pedal but require the stability and seating position of a recumbent trike. Grip strength is needed to operate the brakes.

Essential Eligibility for Adaptive Mountain Biking:
o Rider must make safe decisions in fast-paced environments.
o Rider can follow safety precautions.
o Rider can hold their head upright without neck support.
o Rider can wear a properly fitted bike helmet and safety gear.
o Rider can understand and follow multi-step instructions in a fast-paced setting.
o Rider can transfer in and out of the bike independently or with some assistance.
o Rider can remain alert and focused throughout the ride, making quick decisions on variable terrain.
o Rider must demonstrate the ability to independently pedal, steer, stop, start, and navigate different terrain suited to their experience level.

Time:
Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location:
Oak Ridge Conservation Park

10332 Bethesda Church Road,
Damascus, MD 20872

Fee:

$0.00

Age Range:
16+
Links:
Register
Oak Ridge Conservation Park
Oak Ridge Conservation Park