Submitted by Whatcom Transportation Authority
Two free events on May 16 and 17 will highlight how cycling can be enjoyed by people of all abilities.
First, the City of Bellingham is hosting the Adaptive Cycle Expo. Attendees can practice riding cycles provided by the Outdoors for All Foundation. These include hand-cycles for riders with limited leg movement, 3- and 4-wheel cycles for those seeking greater stability, and tandem bikes for people who would like to ride with a guide. Bikes for both kids and adults will be available.
Everyone is welcome to partake in this opportunity to ride adaptive cycles on Saturday, May 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Civic Field track. For more information, please call 360-778-7000 or email Amanda Grove at agrove@cob.org.
A second cycling event takes place Sunday, May 17, at 11:00 a.m., when Smart Trips hosts the Bellingham Parkinson’s Ride. This is a guided ride specifically for people living with Parkinson’s Disease.
The Outdoors for All Foundation is providing adaptive cycles, including in-line tandems, side-by-side tandems and recumbent tricycles. Smart Trips staff will accompany participants throughout the ride from Whatcom Middle School to Fairhaven and back. There will be time for a picnic lunch, or lunch at a Fairhaven café, before the return trip.
Participants meet at Whatcom Middle School. All family and friends are also welcome, and should bring their own bikes.
RSVP’s are required and can be submitted online here. For more information, please call 360.756-TRIP or email info@WhatcomSmartTrips.org.
