collaborative community-based adaptive cycling program april 29, 2012 colorado springs, colorado...

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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# 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

Roles

TRP◦ 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 Events

Cycling for ChangeRide for Heroes

Participation in Community EventsSt. Patrick’s Day

Ride and Parade

Media – Spreading the Word

Social Media◦ https://www.facebook.c

om/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 & Contacts

Diane Ridderhoff◦ Email:

dridderhoff@springsgov.com

◦ Phone: (719) 385-6958

Teresa Szmerekovsky◦ Email:

tszmerekovsky@springsgov.com

◦ Phone: (719) 385-6855

Kelvin Clark◦ Email:

info@cycledifferent.com

◦ Phone: (719) 687-7475

Allen Beauchamp◦ Email:

allen@cycledifferent.com

◦ Phone: (719) 351-3205