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

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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 Presentation

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Page 1: Collaborative Community-Based Adaptive Cycling Program

Collaborative Community-Based Adaptive Cycling Program

April 29, 2012

Colorado Springs, Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS

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Introductions

Diane Ridderhoff, CTRSTeresa Szmerekovsky, TRS

◦TRP/Paralympic Sport Club Colorado Springs

Kelvin Clark, OwnerAllen Beauchamp, Sales

◦Cycle Different (Angletech Cycles)

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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)

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Program Growth2009 rides:

◦2-4 per season; 8 participants2012 rides:

◦2 per month; 12-14 participants with waiting lists!

0

246

8

1012

141618

20

2009 2012

# of Rides # of Participants

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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

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• Review of cycles and adaptations

Evolution of Equipment

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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

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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

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VolunteersWho?

◦Presentations to local cycling clubs

◦Family involvement

◦Volunteer training and incentives

Us!

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Cycling RidesAdvertisements

◦City Publications◦Friends Group◦Facebook

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Cycling RidesPre-

Registration◦Allows for good

matching with volunteers and equipment

◦Reduces day-of confusion

◦ Increases safety

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Cycling RidesContacts made with volunteers and participantsPairing up/Friendships formed

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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

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Cycling Rides

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Cycling RidesLocal Trail Access and Ride Course

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Cycling RidesEnd of Ride

Considerations◦Snacks & drinks◦Sign out form◦Verify all riders

are back safe◦Promote future

events◦Get feedback

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Cycling Rides - Participants’ successes

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Participation in Community EventsCycling for ChangeRide for Heroes

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Participation in Community EventsSt. Patrick’s Day

Ride and Parade

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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:

[email protected]

◦ Phone: (719) 385-6855

Kelvin Clark◦ Email:

[email protected]

◦ Phone: (719) 687-7475

Allen Beauchamp◦ Email:

[email protected]

◦ Phone: (719) 351-3205