About Us:
In partnership with U.S. Handcycling (USHF), Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA) and U.S. Paralympics, the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), is pleased to host a series of “Learn to Race” Cycling Development Camps for Riders with physical disabilities. The next camp is at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California from April 30 through May 7, 2011.
Who Can Participate:
Athletes must fall under one of the UCI (Union Cycliste International) sanctioned classifications: be legally blind, have cerebral palsy or a head injury, have a significant amputation or have a lower mobility impairment (e.g. spinal cord injury). Disabled military veterans and active duty service members are strongly encouraged to attend. Athletes must also possess the fitness and equipment necessary to make it through the week-long cycling camp. Approved bikes are tandem bikes, handcycles, upright tricycles and single bikes.
“Learn to Race”:
Cyclists can expect to learn bike handling skills, safe riding techniques, and most importantly, road racing strategies. Riders are on their bikes twice per day, and will ride between 150-200 miles for the week. Athletes will practice skills, engage in race stimulations, and have classroom discussions nightly
Upcoming Cycling Camps:
April 30-May 7, 2011 in Chula Vista, CA.
June 2011 location TBD
For more information:
contact: Pam Fernandes, Camp Coordinator
(781) 449-9563
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U.S. Association of Blind Athletes * 33 N. Institute St. * Colorado Springs, CO 80903
www.usaba.org * Phone (719) 630-0422 * Fax: (719) 630-0616 * E-mail:
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For more information about USABA cycling and an event calendar, please visit our website at www.usaba.org
