Colorado Non-Profit Empowers Veterans with Adaptive Cycling Program in Springs

A Westminster-based organization is breaking down barriers for Colorado veterans and residents with disabilities through an innovative adaptive cycling program that recently rolled into Colorado Springs. The initiative, led by Adaptive Adventures, is providing specialized bikes and equipment that allow individuals with various physical challenges to experience the freedom of cycling in Colorado's outdoor spaces.

Coast Guard Veteran Dale Edmonds, who sustained back and neck injuries during his military service, is among the many veterans benefiting from the program.

"It gives you a little bit more flexibility, and you don't have to strain as hard. So you're still getting exercise, but it's just easier on the back,"

"It gives you a little bit more flexibility, and you don't have to strain as hard. So you're still getting exercise, but it's just easier on the back,"

The program's impact extends beyond just physical exercise, offering vital support to Colorado's substantial military and veteran community. Chris Wiegand, Cycling Director at Adaptive Adventures, emphasizes their mission to serve local families:

"We're a free opportunity for people with disabilities, physical disabilities, and their families, to recreate with us."

Local Impact and Accessibility

The organization's mobile operations include:

• A primary base in Westminster serving the Denver metro area
• Mobile trailer units bringing adaptive bikes to communities statewide
• Free access for Colorado residents with disabilities and their families
• Customizable equipment adapting to various physical needs

The program's innovative approach includes specialized cycles that can be modified for different abilities. "These bikes really can adapt to anyone, whether they're in a wheelchair and have to pedal with their hands, or they have to modify how they pedal with their feet," Wiegand explained.

Supporting Colorado's Active Lifestyle

For Colorado's outdoor-loving community, the program represents more than just physical activity - it's about maintaining the state's cherished active lifestyle regardless of physical limitations. "Everybody has the right to play," Wiegand noted, "And the bike is the perfect freedom."

Colorado residents interested in participating in or supporting Adaptive Adventures' programs can find additional information through their website. The organization continues to expand its reach across the Front Range, ensuring that more Colorado families can access these life-changing opportunities.

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