Because the season wraps up for us within the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to look again on all the nice rides of the yr. Because of organizations just like the Excessive Fives Basis, these rides aren’t simply restricted to the able-bodied. This yr, the Excessive Fives Basis has hosted greater than 40 adaptive bike camps for athletes with life-changing accidents.

The Excessive Fives Basis is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based mostly in Truckee, CA that focuses on “stopping life-changing accidents and offering sources and hope in the event that they occur.” Up to now, they’ve improved the lives of 715 athletes and veterans from 46 states and Canada. Aiding the athletes with quite a few adaptive sports activities, Excessive Fives has 5 essential pillars of sport that they give attention to with mountain biking one of many 5.

Because of the expansion of adaptive MTB trails in areas just like the Reno-Tahoe space, Park Metropolis, and extra, adaptive athletes have extra alternatives than ever to get again out on a motorbike. “The quantity of freedom I felt having the ability to rip on a motorbike once more is actually indescribable. I not felt any limitations of my incapacity,” says Nick Harris, Excessive Fives athlete #406.

In 2023 alone, Excessive Fives has hosted greater than 40 adaptive bike camps at 4 completely different areas with riders tackling greater than 55 completely different trails. “The very best a part of the Excessive Fives adaptive bike camps is seeing what number of several types of bikes, using types, and path preferences exist. It doesn’t matter your age, potential, or talent, enjoyable will be had on a mountain bike path. I like attending to witness athletes observe expertise all summer time lengthy. By the top of the season, the development is extremely spectacular,” states Dani Trujillo, HIgh Fives’ Director of Applications.

To remain updated on occasions for 2024, observe their calendar right here. To help the Excessive Fives Basis, you may make a direct donation and take a look at their expansive merch assortment.