Knoxville aMTB - 2025 Tour De Lights - Adaptive Rider Registration

Join Catalyst Sports Knoxville for the 2025 Tour De Lights.  This is a 5 mile ride through the streets of Knoxville to celebrate the holiday season.  Catalyst volunteers & adaptive bike fleet will be onsite to join in on the festivities.  The plan is to meet at Mary Costa Plaza for staging, and fittings.  Exact location will be determined as the event approaches.  Volunteers & Adaptive riders are asked to sign up below.

ADDITIONAL MUST BRINGS:  

-  Bike light/Head Lamp

-  Festive lights to decorate your bike

-  Volunteers must bring your own bicycle for the ride

4:00 pm - Volunteers Arrive

4:30 pm - Adaptive Rider Fittings

5:30 - 7:30pm - Tour De Lights Ride

Please email Tony at tward1220@gmail.com  with any questions

Essential Eligibility for Adaptive Mountain Biking

• Rider has a permanent, disabling condition

• Rider is > 8 years old

• Rider is < 250 lbs

• 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.

Things to Bring:

-  Water bottle (Catalyst will have a refilling station)

-  Snacks/Food

-  Safety/Sunglasses

-  Closed Toe Shoes