Friday, May 11, 2012

Para-Cycling Riding and Racing Resources Links


For new comers to the blog and paracycling; a few links to sites I have found helpful in understanding the world of handcycling and paracycling.

US Handcycling Federation: http://www.ushf.org/ Organization that sponsors races on a national schedule. Got a handcycle? Good. Now join USHF and get training so you can race! 

http://www.howtoadapt.com Practical advice on adapting to SCI (spinal cord injury) with a section devoted to recreational activities including handcycling.

http://www2.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics.aspx News and resources about the world of Paralympics. There is a lot of news in store this Olympic year concluding at London.

For those interested in knowing the details of rules relating to the different classes of paracycling, including classes for handcycles, upright bikes, upright trikes, and blind tandem riders, these are the official rules governing international paracycling race events. It includes information on bike equipment regulations and rider physical classifications:

News of the Shop, Racing and Business

Since becoming a finalist in the Hartford Achieve Without Limits Contest and the start of the 2012 handcycle race season with US Handcycling, the year has been quite busy. For those of you following via Facebook welcome, and thanks to those who participated in the voting process!  To those new to the blog, thanks for visiting, and for those who ride be sure to check out the articles and links on maintenance for paracyclists. This blog will also soon be a venue for announcing some exciting news about the business website, so keep an eye out for it! Link to the Hartford Achieve Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/TheHartford/app_258066527550278