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...
Sanchez takes Gold at World Cup TT in Spain
Monday, 14 June 2010 22:56
Defending Paralympic Time Trial Gold Medalist, Oz Sanchez (San Diego, CA), claimed another victory in the H4 class, in Sunday's 21km time trial in Segovia, Spain. Sanchez posted a time of 30:30.8, over a minute ahead of 2nd place Norbert Mosandl of Germany, who was just one second of head of the South African, Ernst Van Dyk.
The win came just two days after a bronze medal in the road race. Both results firmly cement the American's chances for medals at the 2010 World Championships in Canada, but Sanchez will have the added pressure of being undefeated in the "race of truth." Read More...
2010 Jam the Damz Announced
Wednesday, 09 June 2010 17:45
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ian L. Lawless, 303.459.4159, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
DENVER METRO BIKE RIDE SUPPORTS THREE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, WILL RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE ADAPTIVE RECREATION FOR PHYSICALLY DISABLED
Hundreds of cyclists from all over the Rocky Mountain region will ride 10k, 50k, or 100k on Sept. 25 to raise funds to support Craig Hospital, Adaptive Adventures, and U.S. Handcycling
EVERGREEN, CO – June 2, 2010: The inaugural Jam the Damz will roll out for this first time in the Denver area, Saturday September 25. The ride aims to raise funds for three Colorado adaptive recreation programs: Craig Hospital, Adaptive Adventures, and U.S. Handcycling. Cyclists of all ages, experience levels and abilities are invited to register as a ride-participant, volunteer, or fundraiser, through the event website: http://www.jamthedamz.org. The route will include traverses over both the Bear Creek and Chatfield reservoir dams, and will be a truly integrated event that includes two-wheeled cyclists, and “para cyclists” who ride handcycles or other adaptive bikes.Read More...
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