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​Adaptive Mountain Biking in the DC Metro Area – Spring 2025

Catalyst Sports is proud to partner with Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park; Montgomery County Parks; M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County; and Mid Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts to bring four weekends of Adaptive Mountain Biking to the DC Metro Area!

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Join us for an exciting opportunity to experience the thrill of mountain biking on an adaptive, power-assisted trike! Whether you're new to the sport or an experienced rider, these events offer a welcoming and supportive environment to explore local trails.

 

What to Expect:

✅ Bike Fittings – We’ll ensure you have the right setup for a safe and comfortable ride.
✅ Introductory Instruction – Learn how to ride and control an adaptive mountain bike.
✅ Guided Trail Riding – Ride alongside trained volunteer support riders who will assist as needed.

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Volunteer Roles & Expectations:

We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help make these rides successful! No prior adaptive experience is necessary—just a love for mountain biking and a willingness to help. Our team will provide training so you feel confident in your role.

🚲 Support Rider – Ride alongside participants, providing encouragement and trail assistance.
🔧 Bike Fitting & Transfers – Help participants get set up on their adaptive mountain bike.
📣 Trail Support & Safety – Assist with basic instruction and ensure a smooth riding experience.

🍕  Lunch will be provided for our volunteers!

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Be a Part of our Future!

This initiative is more than just a ride—it's the first step in building a sustainable Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) community in the DC Metro area. Catalyst Sports plans to use this 2025 programming to recruit riders and train volunteers with the goal of launching regular aMTB programming in 2026.

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We are actively looking for sponsors and partners to help make this vision a reality. If you or your organization want to support the growth of adaptive mountain biking in the region, we’d love to connect with you!  Please reach out to Kirby@catalystsports.org explore how you can help!​

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Essential Eligibility for Adaptive Mountain Biking

• Rider has a permanent, disabling condition

• Rider is 8 years old, or older.

• Rider weighs less than 220 lbs

• Rider can make safe cognitive decisions in a fast-paced changing environment.

• Rider can follow all safety precautions identified by the instructors.

• Rider can hold their head upright without any head and/or neck support.

• Rider can wear a properly fitted and rated bike helmet, as well as any other safety equipment appropriately.

• Rider can understand and follow multiple-step instructions from the instructors independently and in a fast-paced environment.

• Rider can transfer in and out of the bike independently or with some assistance

• Rider can remain alert and focused for the duration of the ride and can make decisions quickly in variable terrain.

• Rider can demonstrate they can independently peddle, steer, stop, start and ride the bike over, around, up, and down a variety of terrain deemed appropriate for their experience level.

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