5/5/24 Kanuga aMTB Group Ride - Asheville - Athlete

Catalyst Asheville adaptive MTB group ride will be hosted by Ride Kanuga Bike Park.  Ride Kanuga has a wide selection of gravity oriented trails, skills areas, and open grassy fields.  We are very thankful for RideKanuga being one of our Asheville chapter supporters!  When you arrive at ride Kanuga, you will pull into a gravel parking lot.  You will see the shop building, & a gravel road leading downhill to the right of the shop.  Drive down this road & you will spot the Catalyst Truck & trailer (this surface is also unpaved).

Be sure to read the next paragraph about registering for a free day pass with Kanuga

We will have some small snacks & water jug available for refills

1249 Kanuga Lake Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739

Ride Kanuga is asking that we all complete a day pass registration, which will include signing their waiver.  Kanuga is 

https://ridekanuga.com/passes-rentals/

-Click "Book Day Pass"

Coupon Code: Catalyst100

Adaptive Athletes:

New Volunteer Training: 1:00

2:00 - 4:00 Adaptive Athletes who are borrowing a Catalyst fleet bike

If you are bringing your own adaptive bike, please be ready to ride by 2:30

Essential Eligibility for Adaptive Mountain Biking

• Rider has a permanent, disabling condition

• Rider can make safe cognitive decisions in a fast-paced changing environment.

• Rider can follow all safety precautions identified by the instructors.

• Rider can hold their head upright without any head and/or neck support.

• Rider can wear a properly fitted and rated bike helmet, as well as any other safety equipment appropriately.

• Rider can understand and follow multiple-step instructions from the instructors independently and in a fast-paced environment.

• Rider can transfer in and out of the bike independently or with some assistance

• Rider can remain alert and focused for the duration of the ride and can make decisions quickly in variable terrain.

• Rider can demonstrate they can independently peddle, steer, stop, start and ride the bike over, around, up, and down a variety of terrain deemed appropriate for their experience level.