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Adaptive Mountain Biking

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Adaptive Mountain Biking- Group Ride- Lasher Recumbent Handcycle

Sign up to join a Roots-2-Rocks mountain biking group ride on one of our adaptive bikes. 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.

Lasher Recumbent Handcycle: An all-terrain handcycle with adjustable seat settings for maximum comfort and control. It features hand-operated braking, steering, and propulsion, with optional power assist for tough terrain. This bike is suitable for riders with grip strength to use a hand brake. Transfer requires lower limb flexibility. The riding position is seated, recumbent, and low.

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. 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.

Lasher Recumbent Handcycle: An all-terrain handcycle with adjustable seat settings for maximum comfort and control. It features hand-operated braking, steering, and propulsion, with optional power assist for tough terrain. This bike is suitable for riders with grip strength to use a hand brake. Transfer requires lower limb flexibility. The riding position is seated, recumbent, and low.

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, November 9, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Fee:
$0.00
Age Range:
16+ -
Links:
Register