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 is for all levels of physical disabilities including but not limited to high level quadriplegics. Starting Saturday, December 5^th the program time changes from 9-12 to our new time 12-3 pm. Please contact Ty Johnson for more information or to participate, bear-tech@msn.com.

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Hand Cycling Continues to Roll for the Month of October.

Kathi Eteaki was our newest rider Saturday. She came to the EOSB V and tried the hand cycles and got hooked. She rode for about an hour and even got to enjoy being part of the Ghandi Peace Walk which was being held at the same time.

We ride every Saturday from 9am until NOON at Campions Trail in Irving. Anyone interested in hand cycling should make reservations and come on out for a good time.

Contact me at bear-tech@msn.com or 817.637.4518.
Ty “Bear” Johnson.

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 criticism to make improvements. Send pictures to slarimore@riseadventures.org.  Comments can be made online click here. To view the pictures already posted click here.

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 14^th due to problems with the weather it was, I believe, another successful month.  This is best shown by the five first time riders who I hope will now have new special stories that they can share with their family and friends as well as a greater understanding of what they are able to accomplish when offered an opportunity.  Some of the pictures here are of Scott a C-7 and one of our regular riders demonstrating his transfer technique which has improved along with his self esteem and self confidence.  It is during these times that I am provided with the greatest gift from the Hand Cycle Program.

Thank you,  Steve

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 almost all in the shade.  We planed the event late so there wasn’t any direct sun on us and we all brought our super sprayers from rugby, so we were all wet and cool.  The trail is about a 4 mile loop, but one of the parks is under construction so we had to double back.  It was no big deal though, but I hope that part of the trail opens soon.  The trail is very nice and smooth with some rolling hills and a few bridges that go over the Clear Fork of the Trinity River.  Overall it was a great bike ride and we all had fun.  If you are interested in going contact me and we will plan another ride.   slarimore@riseadventures.org

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Rescheduled Events Due to Rain!

Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Hand Cycle Clinic – We are excited to announce that we are able to reschedule the hand cycle clinic on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00-noon at Campion Trails (6030 Riverside Dr., Irving, TX 75039). Please note the change of time and location due to rescheduling. This trail is located next to a small river path that is canopied by trees! Beautiful I must say! We will have hot dogs and hamburgers for free to celebrate the event! A variety of bikes will be provided to explore on this pathway. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Lea Stewart for further details of meeting location at leas@baylorhealth.edu or 214-820-9578. We hope to see you all there … Leah Stewart

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RISE Discover Scuba, Saturday, May 30th, right after the Baylor Hand Cycle Clinic about a half mile away at Northlake College, from 12-4. It is not too late to sign up, please contact Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org or 469.762.5075.

RISE Children’s Camping Inaugural Date is now Friday, May 29-30th. The first one is filled up but many more dates are available.

RISE Airplane Rides/Challenge Air, McKinney Event is now Saturday, July 6th.

All other RISE Programs are still on schedule so check the calendar and sign up now!

RISE Golf & Hand Cycling Picnic Rescheduled

Weather permitting, we will have our golf and hand cycle picnic on, Saturday, April 11.

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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.