VA Hospital Cycling Clinic Series, New Orleans- Louisiana

Short Description

You must register to participate in this customized series with the VA system and Adaptive Adventures collaborative recreation therapy clinic event. All veteran participants must have a referral to PT, OT, and Recreation Therapy if they wish to qualify for the "earn-a-cycle" progression as part of the adaptive sports equipment grant. All volunteers will be assigned a buddy rider and progress through the therapeutic process for all new veteran riders. This clinic also provides level 2 mechanical and adaptive coaching theory for community partners and mentors.

Customized program for the New Orleans VA Hospital and Recreation Therapy. Level 1 and 2 Clinic series. This event series will explore new trails, mechanics, and riding skills

Goals

· Learn about adaptive cycling

· Enjoy community with others

Learn about the VA adaptive cycling program 

Schedule

Join us for this three day event in partnership with Louisiana Healthcare system in New Orleans. We will be providing a cycling clinic to train staff, engage with veterans, and implement new trail rides.

Who Can Attend? 

Cycling can be easily adapted to almost any ability level. We have opportunities for anyone with a primary physical or visual disability! Adaptive Adventures will bring a trailer full of adaptive bikes and will fit you with the bike that best suits you.  Please feel free to attend this event with your family and/or friends, who can ride use a bike to ride alongside you.

**Please Note - Participants must be able to follow directions and effectively communicate with or without assistance provided by themselves to be eligible for Adaptive Adventures programs.

What Can I Expect?

Adaptive Adventures will bring a trailer full of adaptive bikes and will fit you with the bike that best suits you. Participants will then be able to ride alongside their family/friends, who can utilize a bike, throughout the park area.

How Should I Dress & Things to bring?

Come dressed in comfortable athletic attire to enjoy a bike ride (think breathable, moisture-wicking), closed toe shoes, and easily removable layers (weather dependent). Adaptive Adventures will provide adaptive equipment and helmets.

Timeliness

Please arrive on time. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible.

Location

Lake Pontchartrain Day 2

Contact Information

Questions? Contact Gilbert Vasquez – gilbert.vasquez@adaptiveadventures.org