Sportable is proud to offer the largest adaptive cycling program in the region designed for youth and adult athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments.
The core of Sportable’s cycling program lies in an expert team of dedicated staff and volunteers along with a well-rounded fleet of hand cycles, recumbent foot pedaled trikes, tandems, and traditional bikes, and a variety of adaptive equipment.
Cycling is one of the most inclusive sports as there is a bike to match nearly every individual’s ability, needs, training interests, and goals. The program is attractive to beginners discovering new skills, as well as experienced cyclists who have competed in regional and national events. Cycling not only promotes physical benefits, such as increased joint motion, muscle movement, circulation, core development, coordination and balance, but also fosters inclusion, independence, and community.
Program Fact Sheet
Who Can Play
Recreational Cycling
Rec Cycling is ideal for beginners with limited cycling experience. Open to ALL Sportable members, 5 years and older.
Athletes enjoy rides on the scenic Capital Trail while working with cycling coaches and one-on-one with qualified volunteers, as well as in small ability matched groups.
Advanced Cycling
Advanced Cycling is designed for more advanced cyclists, and those with a passion to compete.
Restricted to eligible Sportable members, 14 years and older, who have their own cycle or are leasing a cycle from Sportable (limited availability) and can transport their cycle to the program independently. This ADVANCED program is for individuals interested in structured training to improve sports performance and potentially compete in paracycling races. Rental cycles from Sportable are NOT guaranteed to be available and must be returned, if needed, for other Sportable programming.
Led by head coach, Lucille O’Neil, the Competitive Cycling sessions will include group rides and time trials focused on training for local and regional competitions. Athletes have weekly group workouts to maximize biking skill with focus on performance.
Younger athletes may join with prior permission from program staff.
Interested in joining? Email Lucille@sportable.org to learn if you may be eligible.
When & Where
Advanced/Competitive Opportunities
Outdoor 2025
Mondays
Dates: March 17-October 13, 2025
Times: 5:45-8:00 PMHardywood West Creek (LOT 2)
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Recreational Opportunities
Spring 2025
Tuesdays
Dates: May 6-June 24, 2025
Times: 6:00-8:00 PMDorey Park
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Program Leadership
Tyler Rowe
Acting Program Director
tyler@sportable.org
804-340-2991
Abbie Wright
Program Support
abbie@sportable.org
804-340-2991
Lucille O'Neil
Head Coach - Advanced Cycling
lucille@sportable.org
804-340-2991
John Howe
Head Coach - Recreational Cycling
Testimonial
Cycling with Sportable gives me a safe but competitive environment where I get tested and pushed out of my comfort zone. The staff, coaches and volunteers are always encouraging the athletes. We athletes build friendships with each other.
-Richard
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