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Updike Conquers Evans, Sets High Bar at the top of the World

Tuesday, 27 July 2010 19:43

Evergreen, CO
July 26, 2010

Matt Updike of Denver, CO became the first handcyclist to officially conquer the Bob Cook Memorial / Mt. Evans Hill Climb Saturday, when he completed the 14 mile climb to the top of the highest paved road in the world.

Matt Updike on Mt. Evans

Photo: Ashley Leavitt

"Obviously, that road is intimidating, but I felt a lot better than I thought I would the whole way, and I'm really happy with my ride." said Updike following the race. Conditions were perfect with very little wind, sun, and cool temperatures as Updike started just after 8:00am from Echo Lake. Although Updike is not the first handcyclist to ride to the top successfully, he is the first to compete in the Bob Cook Memorial race, which is run by Colorado cycling club, Team Evergreen. Read More...

 

2010 USHF Series Race Results

Monday, 19 July 2010 21:04

You asked and we listened...for those of you looking to find the results of all the U.S. Handcycling Series Races we now have them posted in one central location.  Bookmark the following link (Results) and you will be able to find results for all races on our calendar and the race recap for events we have had stories on.  Series Point Standing to come!

Record field for Reno U.S. Handcycling Race: Tour de Nez

Thursday, 17 June 2010 00:01

27 handcyclists will compete this weekend in Reno, NV for the 18th Annual Tour de Nez event, a part of the U.S. Handcycling Series.

Evergreen, CO, June 16, 2010

When Tour de Nez race director Tim Healion met U.S. Handcycling Executive Director, Ian Lawless in 2006, they both shared the same vision: Put people with and without disabilities together, racing bikes. The Tour de Nez turned out to be a great venue for such a vision, and the 'Nez handcycle race is finally coming in to full focus in its fourth year in Reno. "Tim is a guy who was excited about handcycling from day #1, and his enthusiasm and dedication to supporting integrated cycling has made the Tour de Nez a staple event in the U.S. Handcycling Series." said Lawless. “It’s an important aspect of bike racing,” said Healion. “Many times it is either/or — it’s a disabled sports event or an able-bodied sports event. I think it is important to integrate the two.”

After developing a solid reputation among the handcycling community, this year's handcycle race will include 27 athletes, more than double the size from 2009. Much of this is due to new involvement of the City of Reno's Therapeutic Recreation program, who provide local grassroots programs, as well as logistical support for the handcycle race. April Wolfe, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for the City, will take a group of national level handcycle racers on an outreach mission to Renown Rehabilitation Hospital on Thursday. “Handcycling is a great option for people to get active again and become a part of a larger community of athletes who enjoy the sport,” said Wolfe.Read More...

 

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