Developmental Cycling Camp for Riders with Disabilities

TANDEM PILOTS NEEDED at the U.S. Developmental Cycling Camp for Riders with Disabilities at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, May 16-23, 2010 in Colorado Springs.  The camp is hosted by the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), in collaboration with U.S. Hand Cycling (USHC) and Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA). 

Cyclists ages 16 and older with physical disabilities will learn bike handling skills, safe riding techniques and road racing strategies. Instruction in track riding will also be provided at the velodrome. Athletes eligible for participation include: blind and visually impaired cyclists; cyclists with lower mobility impairments who use hand cycles; cyclists with cerebral palsy or head injury who use both standard bikes and tricycles; and amputee cyclists who ride either single bikes or hand cycles. Contact Pam Fernandes, Cycling Camp Coordinator for more information. Her phone number is 781-449-9563 and email address is pamala [at] quik [dot] com