Pontchartrain Challenge Ride, New Orleans - Louisiana

Join Adaptive Adventures, as part of our National VA Cycling Team Tour, as we engage in a spread out group ride at your pace starting at Laketown Park lot and ride the Lakefront Train along Lake Pontchartrain 10 mile Loop (out and back 5 mile marked course). The group ride will alow you to test your endurance and willingness to move beyond comfort, if you wish you can ride upto the 5 hour cutoff.

We will use Strava to track the route and your distance and speed via your free smartphone app (Download Here https://www.strava.com/mobile). 

AWARDS: Electronic Gift Cards to REI for: 

• Fastest Loop Male (each class)
• Fastest Loop Female (each class)
• Longest Mileage Male (each class)
• Longest Mileage Female (each class)

We will follow the guidelines of a six (ft) requirement for social distance and waves to diminish clumping up, respecting each individuals needs and best group health. We will provide mechanical assistance and safety/check-in's along the route. Riders are encouraged to bring their own bikes if they have them to accomodate for those riders who don't have a bike of their own, and our limited equipment.

Event will begin at 09:30 AM (CST) which will include bike education and safety. 

*Please select if you will bring your OWN bike or will need to borrow a bike for the group ride. Please understand that it is HIGHLY reccomended that if you can bring your own bike since the various types of cycles will be limited.

*Please arrive on time and partcipate in the ride, whether you wil only ride for a little, or long while. Meet your cycling community. We will NOT be able to accomodate if you are not registered due to COVID-19 guidelines and regulations. In order to maintain small group sizes, we will enforce the group sizes and/or spacing, ensurinsuring that you have registered for the session.

Goals

*increase veteran’s involvement in cycling

*increase awareness of safe cycling locations

*increase knowledge of parts

*demonstrate ability to perform minor and advanced repairs

* explain process of obtaining sports equipment from VA

* learn to GO FAST on your bikes.... or find your way to racing if going fast safely is your thing.

Please contact cycling@adaptiveadventures.org for more info of how to become a community partner, training member, or support mentor.

Registration

1. In order to participate, partcipant MUST register for event, select a group, and indicate if they will use their own bike or use an Adaptive Adventures bike (limited).
   • Spots may full and a waitlist will be created. 
   • Please only select only the sessions you plan to attend to allow other slots to be open for other participants. 
2. In order to participate, participant MUST read and sign the Adaptive Adventures Waiver (<--Click Link) prior to event.
3. Participants are encouraged to join the Adaptive Adventures Cycling Page (<--Click Link) to join our community and follow fellow riders where challenges, information, and other events are posted. 
4. In order to participate, all atendees MUST follow safety guidelines by the state, county, and Adaptive Adventures in relation to Covid-19 including social distancing, proper PPE, proper masks, and other rules/regulations.

You will receive a final notification upon registration , BUT YOU MUST SIGN UP HERE to participate! Deadline for enrollment is March 6th!

Arrival/Location 

Participants should arrive 15-20 minutes prior to their designated start time in order to get your gear ready, tuned, and ready to fly.

If you have registered to borrow one of Adaptive Adventures bikes, please plan accordingly and arrive early prior to start time to ensure proper fitting and sizing.  

Parking is recommened around the Laketown Parking Lot, furthest from the Casino Parking and surrounding areas. Look for the Adaptive Adventures cycling trailer with our logo and tables staged in this area.

 Area veterans come and join us! 

Covid-19 Return to In-Person Programming

* The following COVID-19 guidelines will be enforced;

Any race or group ride will be conducted in as safe a manner as possible meaning limited crowds before and after the ride or clinic, which means most likely groups of 10 or fewer. 

All activities WILL Observe social distancing guide lines (6 ft) before and after each event. Participants must wear face coverings over nose and mouth if the 6’ guideline cannot be maintained – not including during the actual rides.

Masks are not required by participants while cycling on trial when beyond the 6' distance. Please observe social distancing while running/ passing another participant.

Any ride or race start will be staggered in small groups in a time trial format. 

Participants must be healthy with no symptoms of COVID-19 and have had no contact with an individual positive for COVID-19 within the previous 10 days.

Individual water bottles will be available, Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations will be provided as well. 

Please be respectful of participants and any staff or volunteers. We want this to be a fun and successful event for all but we need to adhere to guidelines to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Guidelines subject to change based on recommendations from the city, county, state and CDC.

*Please visit our website (https://adaptiveadventures.org ) or read the following document to learn more about the rules and regulations.

• This plan is meant to be used in addition to current Adaptive Adventures policies and  procedures.

• All guidelines in this plan are subject to change with or without notice.

• Adaptive Adventures will adhere to and updated this plan accordingly with any local, state, or national  public health requirements and recommendations.

• Adaptive Adventures reserves the right to suspend in-person programs with or without notice, and will modify operation plans as the climate changes.

Waivers must be signed and Covid-19 Protocols must be followed to ensure a fun and safe experience. 

Adaptive Adventures Cycling Club Page 

 Join our team as you follow other fellow riders and track your rides. The strava page will also have important updates and content. 

Search on Strava for Clubs: Adaptive Adventures Cycling Club 

Website: https://www.strava.com/clubs/adaptiveadventures-cycling

Contact cycling@adaptiveadventures.org or call Chris at 617-803-5029 for more info.