JFS adaptive cycling: enjoy the ride

For the second season, we’re ready to enrich the lives of Douglas, Arapahoe, and Elbert County residents in the intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) community with our adaptive bike program!  

Our community-based program provides a fun and safe way to connect individuals who are 18 and older to recreational adaptive biking. Our program offers two classes, each focusing on safety, improving balance and mobility, being intentional, and breaking the barriers to exploring the outdoors—while building a community! 

• Bicycle Basics: Beginner and intermediate riders can get comfortable with riding and bicycles by enjoying games, relays, and obstacle courses, along with some casual riding. Classes take place in the Parker Fieldhouse parking lot. 

• Trail Riding: For riders who want to focus more on riding, this group pedals on different local trails. The group determines the length of the ride, all on paved and mostly flat trails, while learning basic map reading and navigation skills. 

Each month-long session offers morning and afternoon classes, five days a week, and participants can choose what they want to focus on and join either group. We supply adaptive bikes and safety gear, and participants provide enthusiasm to form meaningful friendships and learn or improve their biking skills! 

The program will run from June through September at Parker Fieldhouse at 18700 Plaza Dr., Parker, CO 80134. Medicaid waivers and private pay will be accepted. Interested? Learn more.