Getting Started with Cycling
The first step in our cycling program is to complete a Participant Profile then you should schedule an ability assessment and equipment fitting at our Discover Cycling or Bikes To Go events. There is no fee for an evaluation. Once the right type of equipment is determined, you are free to join in our group rides! You can reserve a spot at a Discover Cycling (adults) or Bikes To Go (children) clinic from the information below.
This is our bike evaluation clinic for adults. Adults with disabilities are evaluated for the perfect adaptive bike by physical and occupational therapists at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.
LOCATION:
Westerville Sports Complex
325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082
DATES (Mondays):
May 12
June 2
July 7
August 4
September 8
October 6
TIME: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
SESSIONS:
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Veteran Cycling bike rides meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month in Westerville! Ride pace and distance is varied based on abilities within the group, with some riders going up to 22 miles per event.
Senior Cycling bike rides meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month in Westerville! Ride pace and distance is varied based on abilities within the group, with some riders going up to 22 miles per event.
Group bike rides meeting in Westerville! Ride pace and distance is varied based on abilities within the group, with some riders going up to 22 miles per event.
Adaptive mountain biking on widened trails, suitable for adaptive mountain bikes. ASC owns a variety of styles of mountain bike including both hand and foot propelled bikes.
At Adaptive Sports Connection, we strive to help children and adults with disabilities be able to bike when and where they want.
Cycling is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, improve cardiovascular fitness, and socialize with friends and family - now with advanced technology in adaptive equipment everyone can participate!
At Adaptive Sports Connection we offer:
- Discover Cycling for adults with physical disabilities or people 24y/o+ with developmental disabilities to work with Occupational and Physical therapists for a full bike evaluation and an opportunity to ride adaptive bikes. Opportunities to pursue adaptive equipment grants are also available in this program.
- Adaptive Mountain Biking for anyone interested in off-road cycling. We have hand and foot-propelled options available. These rides take place at Alum Creek Mountain Bike Trail Phase 1.
- Group Rides: for anyone who has already received an evaluation (at Bikes To Go or Discover Cycling) Saturday mornings on the Alum Creek Bike Trail starting in Westerville.
- Bikes To Go for kids 23 and under to work with therapists to own your own bike.
Our goal is to give everyone with disabilities access to cycling!
For more information on our cycling programs contact [email protected].
Adaptive aspects include:
- Handcycles for individuals with no or limited leg movement
- Three and four wheel cycles for those who need more stability
- Children's hand and foot powered cycles
- Tandem cycles for individuals who want a guide while riding
- Hand and foot cranked cycles exercising your whole body
- Standard cycles
