We help children and adults own their own bike – specifically tailored to meet their needs and abilities, and provide people with disabilities with all the classic benefits of riding a bike!
What is Bikes to Go?
Our Bikes to Go Program helps children and adults own their own bike – specifically tailored to meet their needs and abilities.Whether for recreation or therapy, we work with a team of physical therapists to assure the right fit. We have several options to own a bike and work with you to purchase or have your bike funded through our Boundless Bike Giveaway or other funding sources.
What are the goals of this program?
Our goal is to provide people with disabilities with all the classic benefits of riding a bike: mobility, strength, exercise, coordination, interaction with family and friends, and just pure fun! Nearly every rider can be successful, no matter their diagnosis, through our full line of highly adjustable trykes and myriad of adaptive accessories.
Steps for the Bikes to Go Program
STEP 1
Complete a Therapeutic Tricycle Request Form and send it to Adaptive Sports Connection, an Ohio chapter of AMBUCS.
This application will help us better understand your needs, and help to identify the best therapist to perform your bike evaluation. Please tell us about your child and why you want a bike for him or her. Indicate on your form, if you will need financial aid.
Forms can be submitted either electronically to info@adaptivesportsconnection.org or through first class mail to Adaptive Sports Connection, 6000 Harriott Dr., Powell, OH 43065. Submitting a photograph of the completed form is acceptable.
Steps for the Bikes to Go Program
STEP 2
Register for a Free Bike Evaluation with a Trained Evaluator
What: Our evaluators obtain the necessary measurements and help you pick out the most appropriate options and adaptations for your child or you to make riding fun and safe. Your evaluation will take approximately 30 minutes.
When: We hold bike evaluations on the second Tuesday every month. Go to our Event Calendar to register. If you are unable to attend one of our Tuesday evening bike evaluation dates, call the office at (614) 389-3921 to arrange for an alternative time.
We partner with many physical therapists at Ohio Health, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Your treating therapist MAY be able to conduct your evaluation.
Questions or Help: Email info@adaptivesportsconnection.org or call (614) 389-3921
Steps for the Bikes to Go Program
STEP 3
Receive a quote for the purchase price of a new customized Adaptive Cycle.
We believe everyone who needs an adaptive bike should have the opportunity to receive their own customized bike, regardless of financial circumstances. We will work with you and your family.
Steps for the Bikes to Go Program
STEP 4
Secure funding to purchase your Adaptive Therapeutic Cycle.
At the Adaptive Sports Connection, we want everyone who could benefit from an adaptive cycle, regardless of circumstances, to be able to receive their own customized adaptive bike.
There are two ways to fund your new Adaptive Therapeutic Cycle.
Adaptive Sports Connection participates in fundraising activities throughout the year to benefit the Boundless Bike Giveaway Fund.
To receive money from the Boundless Bike Giveaway Fund, please be sure to indicate on your AmTryke application that you will be seeking financial aid.
“Future Riders” are placed on the Boundless Bike Giveaway list based on the date the application is received. No bikes can be ordered until they are fully funded. You will be notified once your bike is funded and has been ordered.
Steps for the Bikes to Go Program
STEP 5
As soon as your new bike is ready, you will be contacted to schedule a time for your final fitting.
At your final fitting you will RECEIVE YOUR NEW BIKE, your helmet, bicycle safety guidelines, instructions on how to care for your bike, where and how to obtain free bike maintenance and how to ReCycle your bike should you outgrow your current model.
Ride-On and Share!
Be sure to send us photos and videos of you riding your bike to info@adaptivesportsconnection.org. Also, be sure to post on social media.