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NEWS: Leg Amputee Helgard Muller is going on a 6000km bike
ride along the borders of South Africa. for more information
visit
www.helgardmuller.com
NEWS: Challenge Your Boundaries is a UK based program
offering support for adaptive mountain biking within the UK. For
more information visit
www.adaptivemtb.co.uk
NEWS: Congratulations to off-road hand cyclists Karen Darke
and Adrian Disney for reaching and descending the summit of
Cadair Idris in southern Snowdonia. Although hand cyclists Keith
and Paul Robinson did not reach the summit, they managed to
reach the 560m mark before riding down. The group was sponsored
by Challenge Your Boundaries.
NEWS: Right Arm Amputee Charles (Scott) McDonald is currently
working on building a new arm to assist his
competitive cycling. For more info visit:
https://www.gofundme.com
NEWS: Adaptive mountain biking ride-series achieves
London 2012 Games recognition
The ‘Momentum Rides - 2012’, a series of 4 guided mountain bike
rides aimed at disabled riders and run by Dolgellau based
project ‘Challenge your Boundaries’ has been granted the Inspire
mark by the London 2012 Inspire programme.
The London 2012 Inspire programme recognises innovative and
exceptional projects that are directly inspired by the 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The ride series was considered to embrace Olympic principles by
promoting grass-roots participation in an adaptive activity; one
that perhaps potential riders had not previously considered or
even heard about, and by providing coaching opportunities, and
quality outdoor experiences.
The concept of the Momentum series was to provide guided rides
with an informal, bike-club feel, where adaptive riders could
get together, swap tips and experiences, with the hope that this
will help facilitate the growth of adaptive mountain biking
within the UK. The rides are free to riders with their own
equipment, and accredited riders will be able to rent the
Challenge your Boundaries bikes. As places are limited a booking
fee will be taken and refunded on the day for all those who
attend.
Discover Dolgellau initiated the ‘Challenge your Boundaries’
adaptive mountain biking project for disabled riders in late
October 2011. The project is a partnership with the Snowdonia
National Park, Sport Wales, Disability Sport Wales and Forestry
Commission Wales, and provides equipment, coaching and
leadership to enable a wider group of riders to hit the trails.
Seb Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the
Olympic Games and Paralympic Games said: ’The Challenge your
Boundaries’ Momentum Rides 2012 are encouraging disabled riders
to fulfil their potential. I am proud that with the help of
partners such as Discover Dolgellau we are delivering our vision
to use the power of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to
boost participation in adaptive mountain biking.’
Dates for the Momentum Rides 2012 and other Challenge your
Boundaries events can be found at
www.facebook.com/challengeyourboundaries For more
about adaptive mountain biking see
www.adaptiveMTB.co.uk
NEWS: Dr.
William Craig (Arm
Amputee page) is back in action with several new riding
hands and arms in stock.
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NEWS: Congratulations to Bill Henry for completing a
successful BMX race season. Bill has just completed his first
state season finishing 4th overall for his age class. He is
currently ranked 10th in the district and is the team manager
for Factory Cyclcraft Southeast
(CyclecraftBMX.com) as well as a rider for them.
NEWS:
I am
writing to see
if you know
of any wounded US service member or veterans who are avid
mountain bikers. Anyone interested can contact:
Jonathan Pruden
Area Outreach Coordinator
Wounded Warrior Project
(904)673-7975
NEWS: I am the owner of Zen MTB located in San Diego
and I just found your site through Google. It is so cool! I have
a fleet of about 6 mountain bikes that I rent out and also use
on guided mountain bike rides. Things are a little slow right
now and I want to do some volunteer excursions for The Wounded
Warrier Foundation in San Diego.
For more information contact:
Julie Warner Owner, Zen MTB
858-309-2703
NEWS: Congratulations to Dax Jaikel (featured on
Leg Amputee Page) for his
excellent results at the 2009 La Ruta Los Conquistadores
endurance race. Dax finished 23rd overall and 4th in the masters
category in what is considered to be the worlds toughest
mountain bike race.
Click on pictures to enlarge.
EVENT: The 2010 extremity games will feature a
variety of events to be held at various times. For more
information visit:
www.extremitygames.com
The following was submitted by Michael Milton.
I live in Australia and would like to try and get in contact
with other cyclists with disabilities. I am an AK amp and have
been mtn biking since 1990. I have been competitively skiing for
a long time and recently I have been riding more off road
after a couple of years of having a road and track focus. I
raced both road and track in Beijing at the Paralympics. I have
had lots of fun lately riding a 29er which I love. I also have
started doing some local races which I enjoy.
I am keen to try and get in contact with any other riders in
Australia. I would like to put a bit of a team together and do
some 24 hour races and I also have an invite for a team to the
Tour De Timor (5 day stage race in East Timor in August
www.tourdetimor.com.
Anyway if you could forward my details to anyone you may know
of. If I am not able to get a small group together in Australia
then I may spread the net a bit wider to look for more riders
for the Timor event.
Thanks
Michael Milton, email:
milto@optusnet.com.au
EVENT: The 2009
UK amputee games were held on (Aug 22/23). 100
amputees and other ambulant disabled were able to "have a go"
at 13 paralympic sports over the two-day fun packed weekend.
The confirmed sports are Archery, Athletics, Badminton,
Basketball, Bowls, Cycling, Fencing, Power Lifting, Shooting,
Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Table Tennis and Tennis in
addition competitors can try their hand at Cue Sports and learn
about adaptive rowing and wheelchair rugby. Each sport is run by
representative form the sports organization or governing body.
Representatives from the British Paralympic Talent Team were
available to promote their fast-track programme.
For more information contact Kiera Roche at:
kieraf1@btinternet.com
NEWS: Congratulations to Kevin Korenthal and Clint
Mabry for completing the 64 mile charity ride on behalf of the
Challenged Athletes Foundation. Clint and Kevin (fellow amputee
riding partners) completed the 64 mile course in 4 hours and 45
minutes.
Click on pictures to enlarge.
For more information on Kevin and Clint, visit the
Leg Amputee page
EVENT:
Extremity Games 4 will be held July 9-11 2009 in Michigan.
For more information visit:
www.extremitygames.com
or check out Past News and Events.
NEWS:
Congratulations to Scott McDonald (Above right elbow on
arm amputee page). Scotts' team
took first place in the 2005 24 hour champion challenge at 7
springs resort PA. They competed in the 5 person open class.
Their closest competitors finished two laps behind them. Scotts'
lap times were (including his night laps) faster than many other
riders in the race. He is now looking to race the farmhand xc
race in Ohio at the Bob Evans farm this year. At this point he
is planning a solo race, but would love to have a team of
amputees to ride with. Scotts' email address is
mcdonaldc1@nku.edu.
NEWS: Adaptive Action Sports , a non-profit for people with physical
disabilities who want to get involved in Action Sports, offers grants
to athletes and non-profit organizations for equipment,
clinics and camps.
For more information contact Amy Purdy, who is the founder
as well as a double below knee amputee snowboarder, wakeboarder,
& mountain biker. www.adaptiveactionsports.com
EVENT: Dan Sheret submitted the
following:
I have been busy leading and doing long
distance bike treks and have just placed a link on my new
website about my next trek.
www.abilitytrek.org This one is a biggy! It is 16,000 miles
around the globe in support of other amputees and their plight.
I was hoping you would put a link to it on you site and let your
followers know that they can join me for all or part of the ride
across America Leg that with start on June first. It going to be
quiet the adventure. I know the route well, having done it in
2003. I think it is a great chance for amputees to get a taste
of multi-day trips.
If you have any questions please contact me.
Dan Sheret
danielsheret@ec.rr.com
910-409-3369
NEWS: Kirsty Busch, who is featured on the
Arm
Amputee page, would like to put a team together of 4 amputee or
physically challenged athletes who are interested in getting into adventure
racing.
Kirsty, who lost the majority of her left hand in
an automobile accident, has done a couple of 24 hour adventure races and
is about to do her first 36 hour adventure race. After always being the only person at any race with a “disability”…
she is excited that up in Brisbane next week there will be 3
“disabled” riders in a 100km mountain bike race.
Now Kirsty would love to enter a team in an adventure race. (it involves trekking, paddling, mountain biking and sometimes
rope work or other random disciplines such as rollerblading etc..)
If you would like more information on Adventure Racing visit: www.sleepmonsters.com
Anyone interested can get in contact with Kirsty either by email or phone.
kirsty@wmi.net.au ph + 61 415 501 030
NEWS Congratulations to Dax Jaikel (Who is featured on
the Leg Amputee page) for placing
24th overall and 6th in the Masters category at the
2008 RetoDelosVolcanes race.
Click on pictures to enlarge.
For more information on Dax visit
www.retodelosvolcanes.com , the
Leg
amputee or
Mountain Bike
Riding Tips pages or check out past News & Events.
NEWS: Congratulations to Andy May for
his third place finish at the 2007 CCCX Cyclocross Race #1 held at
Prunedale, California (just outside of Monterey on the Coast).
Andy competed in the Elite category against 15 other
professional riders and managed to place third overall.
This was Andy's first podium finish since
becoming an amputee. According to Andy "My emotions got the best
of me while at the race. It felt so good to be up on top again.
It was a small race but the Victory was sweet. I still have a
lot of racing to do this year but like I told Jen (my wife) last
night, if the season had to have ended yesterday I would be a
happy man".
Click on pictures to enlarge.
Additionally, Andy managed to place third in the last race
of 2006 despite the weather which caused over half of the
competitors to drop out.
Andy said "I went up with three of my other friends, four of
us in all. We had two out of four finish the race. One quit
because of stomach issues and the other because of a bike
mechanical. I am happy to say I was one of the two who completed
the race. It was not an easy thing to do though. Every lap I
passed the crowds, I saw more and more racers quitting and
walking down off the course. It's hard to stay motivated when
see such things along the course. I briefly contemplated
quitting because of the cold but by the time this entered my
head, the race official yelled "Two Laps to go". At that point,
this gave me more motivation to continue. I figured I could go
through 14 more minutes of hell.
At the end of race I ended up placing third again in my
category. So out of the four race in this series I have gotten
to the podium every time. I have 1 second place and three third
place finishes. I have one more race to complete but it's not
until January 7th, 2007. The series points are not up yet but I
think I have definitely secured my place for a third place
finish overall."
EVENT Extremity Games Competition Registration is Now Open.
Check out
http://www.extremitygames.com/registration.html for
details.
The rumors are true; Extremity Games is moving to Michigan this
year and is set to be our best year yet! The following is a
quick overview of dates, locations and events. Check out the new
website for complete details at
www.extremitygames.com.
Dates:
July 24- 26, 2008
Event Schedule*
Thursday, July 24
Baja MX, Millington, Michigan (Moto-X, BMX)
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. – Warm up
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Alternating BMX and Moto-X heats and finals
Friday, July 25
South Street Skate Park, Rochester, Michigan (Skateboarding)
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. – Instructional Clinics
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Competitions
Planet Rock, Pontiac, Michigan (Rock Climbing)
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Instructional Clinics
2 p.m. - 6 p.m. – Competitions
Saturday, July 26
Pontiac Lake, Waterford, Michigan (Wakeboarding, Kayaking,
Mountain Biking)
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. – Instructional Clinics
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pancrase Exhibition
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Competitions
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Award Ceremony & BBQ
* Event schedule subject to changes.
See you in July!
EVENT: My name is Stephen Burke, I am in Calgary and
I work with the Para Cycle program at the Olympic Oval. I am
also involved with the National Team and have been coaching
various Para Cycle athletes for over 10 Years now. I am running
a Road Camp in Penticton BC Canada from March 20-28 2009. I will
have a few amps attending as well as some riders with CP. If you
are interested let me know. Additionally the 2009 Canadian Track
Nationals are in Burnaby BC in August. Anyone interested in
trying the track should let me know as I am also headed to
Burnaby in Feb. 17-21 with some Amputees for a track camp.
Stephen Burke Olympic Oval National Cycling Center
403-220-8008
NEWS: Congratulations to Andy May for
placing 31st overall at the 2006 Sea Otter Classic despite the
rainy and muddy conditions. For more information on Andy you can
visit the Leg Amputee and
Mountain Bike Riding Tips pages or check out the Past
News & Events.
PAST NEWS: Congratulations to Dax Jaikel (Who is featured on
the Leg Amputee page) for placing
155 out of 700 competitors at the 2006 Transalps, despite having
several problems including tendonitis in his knee, as well Dax
developed prostatitis which will prevent him from racing in the
2006 La Ruta Conquistadores race.
Click on picture to enlarge.
For more information on Dax visit the
Leg
amputee or
Mountain Bike
Riding Tips pages or check out past News & Events.
PAST EVENT Steve Middleton, who is featured on
the Leg Amputee page, is currently
working on a fund raising ride featuring the spectacular beauty of
Vancouver Island and the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada.
“Out of a Limb” cycle ride is a 350 km, 6-7 day Amputee Cycling Event
September 2007. The ride will be held on the West Coast of British Columbia
which offers numerous activities and opportunities for all. Cycling enables amputee’s to maintain a fitness and independence while enjoying an outdoor activity and appreciating our beautiful scenery. We invite you to become a sponsor and be part of a cycling event that will involve many communities and cover the areas of Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and beautiful Vancouver Island. We expect participants from all across Canada to compete in this challenging 350 km, 6-7 day event, including media support across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
For more information please contact: Steve Middleton (250) 756-4245
saam@shaw.ca OR Aliya Jackson at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation 604-875-4676
Aliya.Jackson@vch.ca VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, 855 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC VV5Z 1M9
Or visit the website:
www.outofalimb.com
PAST EVENT The 2007 O&P Extremity Games will take place
July 19-21 at the Orlando Watersports Complex (OWC) in Orlando,
FL. The 2006 response was so positive we have nearly doubled the
number of athletic competitions to include skateboarding,
wakeboarding, rock climbing, BMX biking, mountain biking,
Moto-X, kayaking and surfing.
The Extremity Games, if you have not already heard, are the
first ever, extreme amateur sporting competition for individuals
living with limb loss or limb difference. The inaugural 2006
event rocked with 100 competing athletes and over 500 sponsors,
spectators and volunteers. We expect overall participation to
triple in 2007 with over 300 athletes competing.
Media coverage is growing. Currently, Planet X TV is running the
2006 video and has been contracted to film eX2. CNN, ESPN and
PBS have also shown interest in covering the event.
For more information on the O&P Extremity Games by College Park , including competition rules, eligibility requirements and registration applications, visit
www.extremitygames.com
PAST EVENT: The Appalachian Classic MTB Race & Festival will be held at the Calhoun County Park near Grantsville, WV, this June 17th & 18th. It will be race #7 in the WV Mountain Bike Association's Point Series.
Saturday Events will include road and trail "family fun" rides, kid's races & the pond jump. Sunday will be reserved for the XC MTB race - and once again, we will offer a physically challenged class.
PAST EVENT: On the 4th June The Douglas Bader Foundation, a charity which exists to advance and promote the physical, mental and spiritual welfare of persons who are without one or more limbs, or otherwise physically disabled will be
organizing an inclusive all abilities cycle ride encouraging able-bodied and disabled riders to cycle side by side.
We have teamed up with Lingfield Park Race Course to create a scenic and enjoyable one–day bike ride through the Surrey and Kent Countryside. This event is open to everyone of all ages, all abilities and all disabilities. The aim of the event is to promote cycling as an excellent form of exercise or everyone, to offer a training clinic for the newly disabled where they can learn to cycle in a controlled and protected environment and of course to raise vital funds towards the work of the Foundation.
We have created two entertaining rides of differing length and difficulty. For the advanced rider we have the slightly more challenging and scenic 70 mile route and for the beginners and leisure riders we have the breathtaking and relaxing 35 miles route.
If you are new to cycle or newly disabled and you want to learn to cycle why not come to the ‘Get back into Cycling Clinic’ where other disabled cyclists can share ideas and techniques with you.
The entrance fee is £20 for adults and £10 for juniors between 14-16. For more information contact The Douglas Bader Foundation on: 01883 742 273 or email us at: kieraf1@btinternet.com. You can download a registration form from the charities website at:
www.douglasbaderfoundation.co.uk
One-day rider registration forms can be obtained from: Kiera Roche, Projects Director, The Douglas Bader Foundation. Tel: 01883 742 273. Email: kieraf1@btinternet.com.
www.douglasbaderfoundation.com
PAST EVENT: The O&P Extremity Games by College Park will take place July 28-29, 2006 at the Orlando
Water Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. REGISTRATION deadline is
June 29th 2006!!!
The first of its kind sporting competition for individuals living with limb loss or limb difference, the O&P Extremity Games will challenge amputees to put their athletic ability to the extreme test in one of the following sporting competitions:
* Skateboarding
* BMX Biking & Mountain Biking
* Rock Climbing
* Wakeboarding
Total Cash Purse = $25,000
If you're ready to step up to the challenge or know of someone whose passion makes this the perfect competition, spread the word and pass along this information.
For more information on the O&P Extremity Games by College Park , including competition rules, eligibility requirements and registration applications, visit
www.extremitygames.com
NEWS: Congratulations to Dax Jaikel (Who is featured on
the Leg Amputee page) for his
strength, courage, and perseverance while competing in the 2005 La
Ruta Los Conquistadores race. Unfortunately Dax broke one of bolts that attaches the clip to the foot ( prosthetic ), so it was loose
and impossible to clip on the pedal, besides that the front wheel was completely
stuck, like the brake was on all the time. After hiking for about
15km Dax was able to get out of the jungle in not so bad position , around
160th, BUT, when he started to pedal, the clip came loose again, and then it was just impossible to
pedal causing Dax to withdraw, not because he was not strong or
willing to finish, but because of very unusual mechanical
problems! After fixing his leg and bike, Day 2 could not be better,
finishing in 70th place, reducing his time from last year (same course)
by 30 min. Day three was very hard with lots of climbing, mud, and lots of rolling hills.
Dax came in 75th place, 6.07 hrs ( 1.25hrs less than last year ).
Currently, Dax is training for the 2006 Trans Alps race as well as
several other major events.
Click on pictures to enlarge.
For more information on Dax visit the
Leg
amputee or
Mountain Bike
Riding Tips pages or check out past News & Events.
NEWS: Congratulations to Dax Jaikel (Who is featured on
the Leg Amputee page) for his
excellent results and performance at a 4-day 350km race that was
held in Costa Rica at the end of July 2005. Despite losing 40
minutes in repairs after breaking the pylon on his prosthetic leg,
Dax managed to finish 23rd in the pro/elite class and 39th out of
170 racers overall.
Click on pictures to enlarge.
NEWS: MTB-Amputee is proud to announce that Brodie
Bikes has agreed to provide several loaner demo bikes for
MTB-AmpCamp
participants as well as a demo bike for use on the
Bike
Modifications page. Unfortunately, Brodie had a large number
of bikes stolen from their warehouse. MTB-Amputee wishes Brodie a
speedy recovery and looks forward to their future support.
NEWS: Congratulations to Dax Jaikel, who is featured on
the Leg Amputee page, for
completing the 2004 La Ruta Los Conquistadores endurance race,
which is considered by many to be the toughest MTB race in the
world. Dax not only finished the four day race, he placed a very impressive
113th out of 400 competitors.
Click on pictures to enlarge.
Dax is seen here between his wife and Tinker Juarez.
The following pictures of Dax were taken at a 350km,
4day race at the end of July 2004, where he placed 58th out of over 160
competitors.
Click on pictures to enlarge.
Additionally, Dax has been
working on a custom mtb foot which is made of carbon fibre and has a
SIDI SRS sole glued to the bottom. For more information on Dax visit
the Leg Amputee page,
Prosthetic
Modifications or
Mountain
Bike Riding Tips.
NEWS: Brett Wolfe, a professional long distance
endurance racer featured on the
Leg
Amputee page, is collaborating with Adidas of Germany to
attend major events around the world. In addition to Adidas, Brett
has been sponsored by Yeti bicycles, Answer/Manitou, Avid, FSA,
Bontrager, and Geax. Brett has been competing in events such as
the 2003 Trans Rockies, 2002 Transalps, the 2001 & 2003 La
Ruta Los Conquistadores, several Test of Metal races in Squamish
BC, and 24hour solo races including Moab and Trilife World races
in Idlwyld and Canmore.
The following pictures of Brett were taken at the 2004 Trans
Rockies Challenge.
For more information including pictures and
riding tips visit the
Mountain Bike Riding Tips page.
Also check out the photos of Brett while he was competing in
last years La
Ruta Los Conquistadores race, in the May issue
of Bike Magazine or to see
Brett in action visit the following link:
Back To
The Earth Group
NEWS: Mtb-Amputee is pleased to include Jim DeWees on
the Leg Amputee page. Jim, a below
the left knee amputee, is not only an experienced mountain biker,
he is a certified Prosthetist. If you would like some advice on
prosthetics or mountain biking for leg amps, check out Jims
website: Prosthetics
Indiana
NEWS: After a successful 2003 Race season, Andy May, an "A Class (Pro)"
Cyclocross racer featured on the Leg
Amputee Page, started the 2004 race season with his best
results since losing his leg. After six races in the
"Central Coast XC Race Series" competing against
able-bodied expert riders, Andy finished 12th out of 64
competitors in the expert 30-34 class. Andy also competed at the
NAPA Valley Classic where he finished 16th overall.
Click on pictures to enlarge.
In addition to competing at major events such as the "Sea
Otter Classic", "Downieville Classic", and the
"Napa Valley Classic", Andy also attends amputee
seminars working with children through a program called
"Bio-Fit", which is hosted by ACA (Amputee
Coalition of America).
If
you would like more information on Andy, send him
an email at andy@arlenness.com.
NEWS: Scott McDonald of Indiana PA.,
who is featured on the Arm
Amputee page, is currently looking to put together a team of
riders for the 2005, 24 hour champion challenge at 7springs resort,
PA. For more information, contact Scott at: xslk@iup.edu
or check out the Past News & Events.
NEWS: Congratulations to Scott McDonald of Indiana
PA., who is featured on the
Arm Amputee
page, for his excellent results in this years Appalachian Classic MTB
race. Although Scott was the only participant in the physically
challenged class, his two lap time of 1hr., 21min., 42sec., would
have given him first place in both of the men's sport classes which
ran the same two laps. Additionally, Scott competes in a few races every year in
PA. and also competes in 24 hr racing. He is currently looking to put together a team of riders for the
2005, 24 hour champion challenge at 7springs resort, PA.
Click pictures to enlarge
For more information, contact Scott at: xslk@iup.edu
PAST EVENT: The Appalachian Classic Mountain Bike race &
festival, which is sanctioned by the West Virginia Mountain Bike
Association, has a physically challenged class in the cross country
race. This year the race was held on September 19th at the
Calhoun County Park near Grantsville, WV, and served as the
WVMBA point series championship race. Although the Classic is the
only WVMBA race with a physically challenged class, race organizers
have made several attempts to have the WVMBA include a physically
challenged class at most or all of the sixteen point series races.
Unfortunately, they were turned down due to a lack of participants.
PAST EVENT: Congratulations to Steve Middleton
(who is featured on the Leg Amputee
page) and the rest of the riders who participated in the 2005 UK Cycle
Challenge (July 3rd to 23rd) From Land's End to John O'Groats -
Which is an epic 1044 miles ridden by the Bader Bike Company to
raise awareness & support for the Douglas Bader Foundation. For
more information visit www.westoxoncycling.com/
PAST EVENT: A group of amputee cyclists managed by Kiera
Roche, will be making a trip across the UK from Lands End to John O'Groats starting on
July 4th, 2005. They will be cycling 1007 miles from one end of the British Isle to the other.
The aim of this challenge is to encourage disabled people to cycle and to raise funds to promote independence for disabled people.
For more information visit UK
Cycle Challenge.
NEWS: Justin Black along with three mechanical
engineering students at the University of Michigan-Dearbourn, under
the guidance of Dr. Alan Argento, have developed a
bike designed specifically for arm amputees or those with the use of
only one arm. Their design recently tied for first place in a
university engineering competition.
If you would like more information or would like to participate
by answering a few questions on a survey, email Justin at: justinblack1980@hotmail.com
or visit the following link:
www.umd.umich.edu/univ/ur/press_releases/june04/studentsbike_pr.html
NEWS: William Craig, featured on the
Arm Amputee Page, is in
the process of engineering a new version of his multi purpose
sports arm and hand. William is working with "Fox
Racing Shox" in the development of his new arm which will
allow the user to adjust the elbow angle. Also, William
has just put together a new long travel bike and is working on
jumping and big drop techniques. In addition, William is featured in
Issue #100 of DIRTRAG
Magazine. Look for William in the "Readings" section. For more
information on William and his arm, check out some of his riding tips on:
Mountain Bike Riding Tips
Additionally, William has appeared in two of the "North
Shore Extreme" videos, a series of videos that define the
North Shore mountain biking experience. Check out Videos four
& six in the North Shore Extreme series for footage of William
and his arm in action. Contact: www.nsmb.com
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