This is a two-day adaptive mountain bike try-it weekend designed to give people with mobility disabilities, spinal cord injuries, or anyone who may benefit from adaptive mountain bike equipment the opportunity to try adaptive riding on the Tabor Mountain trails.
Participants will be fitted by trained professionals to the adaptive bike that is best suited for them, followed by a supported ride. Riders will be accompanied on the trail, and there will also be an option to practise skills in the parking lot/staging area for anyone who is new to adaptive mountain biking or wants a lower-pressure option.
Participants may be able to take part in more than one riding block, depending on registration numbers and equipment availability.
Riding sessions will be scheduled in blocks of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on the number of participants, equipment availability, and type of riding.
A Saturday barbecue/social will be held at 1:00 PM at the Tabor Mountain parking lot/staging area.
Final riding block times will be shared with registered participants once registration numbers are confirmed.
Dates: Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 all day
Location: Tabor Mountain Recreation Trails / Tabor Mountain parking lot and staging area
Registration Details and Cost:
Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZELb538OUyNSCJ3yfPD4WRCHjA-CLbFVqzZ-97PaGYq1QFg/viewform
Registration is required for riders and for anyone planning to attend the Saturday barbecue/social so that we can plan numbers, food, transportation, and support needs.
There is no fee to register or participate. Participants will be asked to complete the event registration form, as well as required intake and waiver forms from the adaptive bike provider before participating in riding activities.
People travelling from outside Prince George are encouraged to indicate whether accommodation or transportation support would help them attend. Limited hotel and transportation support may be available depending on need and available funding.
Other Important Details
A Saturday barbecue/social will be held at 1:00 PM. Everyone is welcome at the barbecue, even if they are not riding. Family members, friends, support people, volunteers, are welcome to attend.
The event site has parking and an accessible outhouse. Shade will be available, but participants and guests should be prepared for a full outdoor day, including mosquitoes and changing weather conditions.
Participants may stay for as long as they like during the day, but they do not need to stay longer than their riding block if they do not want to.
Participants should bring anything they need to be comfortable outdoors, including layers, rain gear, sunscreen, bug spray, water, snacks, medications, mobility supplies, or other personal comfort items.
For questions, please contact Chantelle by email at: chantelle.grafton@gmail.com
