8/6 Greenway Adaptive Bike Series - Mills River Park - Athlete

Catalyst Sports is thrilled to bring the Adaptive Bike Greenway Series to Mills River Park! This event offers
individuals with physical disabilities the chance to explore the park on adaptive bikes. Catalyst staff & volunteers
will be on hand to provide training and support to all riders, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for
everyone.

These rides are structured differently from our traditional group rides.  The Greenway Series will take place at different parks & greenways in western North Carolina.  We encourage adaptive riders of all ages to bring a friend or family member to join your ride in the park (Please have your guest bring their own bike, or plan to walk/run with you during your ride).  Catalyst will help fit you to one of our fleet adaptive bikes & give you instructions on how to safely ride.  You are then free to enjoy your ride.

Thanks to the generous support from New Belgium Brewing, this event is free to the community. Join us for a
day of adventure, inclusivity, and fun at Mills River Park!

Please email Kirby@CatalystSports.org with questions

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.