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 the online Bikes to Go Application form using the link below. Once you click submit the form will automatically be sent to our Bikes to Go Coordinator, Grace at grace@adaptivesportsconnection.org.
This application will help us better understand your needs and help us to prepare for your evaluation. Please tell us about your child and why you want a bike for him or her! Once we receive the form you will be contacted to schedule your free evaluation with a trained therapist. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us!
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 currently hold bike evaluations on the first and third Mondays of every month. Once we receive your application form from step 1 we will contact you to schedule your evaluation! If you are unable to attend one of our Monday 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, Memorial Hospital - Pediatric Therapy and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Your treating therapist MAY be able to conduct your evaluation.
Questions or Help: Email grace@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.