Archive for the ‘Handcycling’ Category
Paralympic Sport North Texas, A Program of RISE Adventures, Paralympic Experience- Saturday April 14, 2012
Featuring Handcycling and Kayaking. The Paralympic Experience program introduces individuals with physical and visual disabilities to Paralympic sport on the local and international levels. The goal of the program is show individuals with physical and visual disabilities how participation in sport and living a healthy, active lifestyle can have a profoundly positive impact on their [...]
RISE Summer Schedule
RISE Adventures, Summer Program Schedule, June-August 2011 All programs are FREE for persons with physical disabilities and family members! Programs Require Mandatory 48 Hour Advanced Online or Phone Reservations! Some dates are blacked out for group events. Check the RISE Calendar for availability. Group reservations are available at optional dates and times. Outdoor Programs, Weather [...]
RISE Handcycling can’t slow down!
I would like to invite everyone out to join us in our new handcycle program on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am til 12:00 pm at Sam Houston Trail Park in Irving. We have been very lucky and have had three weekends of beautiful weather and I personally would love to see all of our handcycles out [...]
RISE Handcycling has been moving fast!
Our Saturday handcycling program has been building momentum. We’re seeing a lot of new faces and some friends from last year. Handcycle is a fantastic way to stay in shape during these gorgeous Texas Spring days. We have plenty of handcycles for all different types of riders! We also provide all the cold water you [...]
5th Annual Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation SCI Handcycle Clinic
When? Saturday, April 9th, 2011 From 9AM-1PM Where? Bird’s Fort Trail Park Pavilion, 5757 Riverside Drive, Irving, TX 75039 Contact? Lea Stewart at (214) 820-9578 Download Flyer
RISE Announces New Handcyling Program Manager
Mike Shelman has decided to come on board with RISE as our newest volunteer Program Manager. Mike will be integral in growing our handcycling program. He’s an avid cyclist in his personal life and attends various marathons throughout our community. Mike has been participating in the RISE Rugby program for about a year so we’re [...]
End of Summer Bash VI Promo
The End of the Summer Bash is Saturday, September 25, 2010 9am – 3pm at Meadowmere Park in Grapevine, Texas. This Free Event provides a variety of outdoor leisure activities for those in the community of all ages with physical disabilities and their families. Activities: Water Skiing, Scuba Demonstration, Jet Skis, Sailing, Kayaking, Swimming, Fishing, Disability [...]
BIR Hand Cycle Clinic was a Huge Success!
I wanted to thank all those involved with helping facilitate and/or sponsor the handcycle clinic this past weekend! Please share this email with Peanut, Ty and our amazing sponsors. The food was great! The participants and family loved the social atmosphere and chance to explore a variety of handcyles. I have to say that is [...]
RISE Hand Cycling MOVES TO NEW TIME AND DATE.
Tons of you missed a great day of sunshine on the biking trail in Irving on Saturday, April 10th! We had a blast biking around the trail watching individuals and families biking as well as ultimate frisbee competitions on the sports fields you pass by. I love this trail since you can challenge yourself individually [...]
Hand Cycling continues to add new participants and equipment, Saturday, November 14th!
What a beautiful morning for a nice ride through a beautiful park. Ava brought her kitty cat for a nice ride on her exotic bike. We have added three new hand cycles to the program this month and are purchasing two more high level bikes to keep up with the ever growing demand. This program [...]
RISE End of Summer Bash V Smashes Attendance Record!
This year’s attendance more than doubled last years with 918 total persons in attendance; Disabilities 237, Family Members 344, Volunteers 220, and Vendors/Sponsors 117. Thanks to everyone that attended and supported this year’s event. We would like to ask everyone to send us your stories, pictures, and comments about the event. We are also open to any constructive [...]
Hand Cycling is Still Going Strong in the Heat
I would first like to thank all of the participants and volunteers who showed up to ride and help during the month of June after all there wouldn’t be a program without them. Even though we lost one of our weekly rides on the 14th due to problems with the weather it was, I believe, [...]
Hand Cycling in South Fort Worth 6/24/09
We finally got a group of rider to get together in South Fort Worth. Five RISE Rugby players, some friends, family and Peanut all came out to Pecan Valley Park in Benbrook. It was a blast, but a little on the hot side. The temperature was in the upper 90′s but the trail is [...]
Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, (BIR) Hand Cycle Clinic was held on Saturday, May 30th
I just wanted to update you all on our hand cycle clinic that was held last Saturday for our Support Challenge Inspire participants. It was a huge success, especially considering that we had to reschedule the event due to weather. Thank you Angie, Heidi, Alina, and Alli for coming out to help!!! You gals were [...]
RISE Collaboration/Third Annual Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation (BIR) Hand Cycle Clinic
RISE is collaborating with Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation (BIR) Hand Cycle Clinic, Saturday, May 16th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Bishop Lynch High School, contact Lea Stewart and let her know you are coming, (214) 820-9578 or LeaS@BaylorHealth.edu.
Handcycling Sunday April 19th
The best thing about Sunday was having four new riders joining the Program.
RISE Golf/Hand Cycle Picnic Recap
Saturday afternoon, April 11th was the third attempt to hold this event due to bad weather. The day started off cold and cloudy but the afternoon turned out nice. Attendance was down to what folks thought was going to be a bad weather day again but those in attendance had a great time. This was [...]
RISE Handcycling Program News
We had another fine day of handcycling this afternoon. Michelle of course was there and I say of course because before the month was a week old I had an e-mail from her signing up for all the dates available this month. There also were a couple of first-timers Moise and Bill, it is special [...]
RISE Golf & Hand Cycling Picnic Rescheduled
Weather permitting, we will have our golf and hand cycle picnic on, Saturday, April 11.
Taking Reservations!
RISE Fishing with Andy, RISE Children’s Camping, Children’s Cast for Catfish, Children’s Addison Fish Derby, Hand Cycling, Golf, Scuba, and Sailing are taking reservations. RISE Rugby and Sled Hockey do not require reservations.
