[Sportsandrec] FW: Deadline Approaching for Cycling Camp for Riders with Disabilities

Sat Apr 10 02:02:38 UTC 2010

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From: United States Association of Blind Athletes [mailto:etap at usaba.org] 
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 9:52 AM
To: Christella Garcia
Subject: Deadline Approaching for Cycling Camp for Riders with Disabilities

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"Learn To Race" Cycling Camps Held For Riders with Disabilities and
Paralympic Hopefuls

(Colorado Springs, Colorado) - In partnership  with  U.S. HandCycling
(USHF), Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA)  and U.S. Paralympics,  the United
States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), is pleased to host two Cycling
Development Camps for Riders with Disabilities at the U.S. Olympic Training
Center in Colorado Springs, CO.

Interested riders may apply for one camp, either May 17-23, 2010 or
September (dates TBD). While the May camp is definite, the September camp
approval is dependent on level of interest and available funding.

Cyclists with physical disabilities ages 16 and up are welcome to apply for
this camp. Athletes will learn bike handling skills, safe riding techniques
and road racing strategies.  Instruction in track riding will also be
provided.

Athletes eligible for participation include UCI (Union Cycliste
International) sanctioned classifications: blind and visually impaired
cyclists and their sighted pilots who ride tandem bikes, cyclists with lower
mobility impairments who ride hand cycles, cyclists with cerebral palsy or
head injury who use both standard bikes and tricycles, and amputee cyclists
who ride either single bikes or hand cycles. A special invitation is
extended to disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces who
sustained physical disabilities as a result of service in Operation Iraqi
Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom, and are encouraged to apply.

"This is an outstanding opportunity for cyclists who want to gain cycling
knowledge and experience, and learn to race competitively," said Mark Lucas,
Executive Director of the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes. 

Camp staff will include certified cycling coaches, a cycling mechanic and a
camp coordinator. Several Paralympic cyclists will join rides and speak with
attendees to share their knowledge and experience.

Riders attending camp will be on their bikes twice per day participating in
skill drills, practicing safe riding techniques, competing in race
simulations and attending lectures. "We will help network interested riders
into their local riding and racing communities and provide a schedule of
future race opportunities," said Pam Fernandes, camp coordinator and former
Paralympic cyclist.

Whatever the outcome for each rider, the goal of the camp is to foster a
passion and knowledge for riding and racing. After completing camp, some
athletes will choose to become recreational riders while others will strive
to become Paralympic champions. No matter which road athletes choose, the
camp will open new opportunities for sports and recreation to people with
physical disabilities. In the past, some camp attendees have gone on to
become World and Paralympic champions and have set National, World and
Paralympic records.

Room, board and transportation to and from the airport will be provided by
the U.S. Olympic Training Center as part of the camp.  Athletes will be
responsible for their own travel arrangements and will be asked to pay a
nominal fee to attend camp.

Riders are asked to bring their own bikes and gear to the camp.  Tandem
riders are encouraged to bring their own pilots, but if needed, USABA will
assist in finding pilots for visually impaired applicants.

The Application deadline for the May camp is April 15, 2010. The deadline
for the September camp is August 10, 2010 Applicants are encouraged to apply
as early as possible as space is limited.

For more information or to request an application, contact Pam Fernandes at
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The United States Association of Blind Athletes enhances the lives of blind
and visually impaired people by providing the opportunity for participation
in sports and physical activity. Additional funding to the camp for military
applicants is available through USABA's Mission Vision program:
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excellence in the lives of people with physical disabilities.
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