collaborative community-based adaptive cycling program
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Collaborative Community-Based Adaptive Cycling Program
April 29, 2012
Colorado Springs, Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS
Introductions
Diane Ridderhoff, CTRSTeresa Szmerekovsky, TRS
◦TRP/Paralympic Sport Club Colorado Springs
Kelvin Clark, OwnerAllen Beauchamp, Sales
◦Cycle Different (Angletech Cycles)
Program HistoryEarly 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 Growth2009 rides:
◦2-4 per season; 8 participants2012 rides:
◦2 per month; 12-14 participants with waiting lists!
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246
8
1012
141618
20
2009 2012
# of Rides # of Participants
Evolution of EquipmentVariety 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
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
RolesTRP
◦ 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
VolunteersWho?
◦Presentations to local cycling clubs
◦Family involvement
◦Volunteer training and incentives
Us!
Cycling RidesAdvertisements
◦City Publications◦Friends Group◦Facebook
Cycling RidesPre-
Registration◦Allows for good
matching with volunteers and equipment
◦Reduces day-of confusion
◦ Increases safety
Cycling RidesContacts made with volunteers and participantsPairing up/Friendships formed
Cycling Rides
“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
General Flow of the Day
Cycling Rides
Cycling RidesLocal Trail Access and Ride Course
Cycling RidesEnd 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 EventsCycling for ChangeRide for Heroes
Participation in Community EventsSt. Patrick’s Day
Ride and Parade
Media – Spreading the Word
Social Media◦ https://www.facebook.co
m/profile.php?id=100002091665792
Therapeutic Recreation Community Partners (TRCP)◦ Non-profit Friends group◦ http://www.trcp.net/
Video ◦ Promotional Movie◦ http://youtu.be/RAsDo4
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Questions & ContactsDiane Ridderhoff
◦ Email: [email protected]
◦ Phone: (719) 385-6958
Teresa Szmerekovsky◦ Email:
◦ Phone: (719) 385-6855
Kelvin Clark◦ Email:
◦ Phone: (719) 687-7475
Allen Beauchamp◦ Email:
◦ Phone: (719) 351-3205