February was National Therapeutic Recreation Month, so the City of Reno hosted all kinds of adaptive sports programs for people with disabilities.
This month, the City is getting its adaptive cycling center in the Rosewood Nature Study Area ready for the season.
"This is the most perfect location," said April Wolfe, therapeutic recreation specialist for the City of Reno. "We're able to house all of the equipment here, there's easy access to protected bikeways so you don't have to worry about being alongside cars, you have a separated bikeway. So this has been a really great location, people can park, grab a bike of their choice and go out and ride."
This spring will be the second year for the center, a place that makes it easier for all ages and abilities to get on the trails.
"It's all ages, so everything from our smallest bikes, to we even have fun tandem bikes that if you have an older parent with a disability or aging, we have a side-by-side bike that's e-powered that they can ride together," Wolfe said.
The City has all kinds of adaptive programs designed to get people out and about with confidence.
"I get to provide the opportunity for someone to get back to doing what they love," said Shaun Stewart, a recreation coordinator with the City. "And so if they need a piece of equipment for a couple of months, or if they need it for the rest of their life, we're very happy to provide that opportunity for them to get back to doing what they love and what makes their life worth living. We love to bring anybody out and have the opportunity for recreation, however that looks for them."
The City offer different wheelchair sports, sled hockey, cycling, and unique opportunities for veterans. And in this program, there's always room to grow.
"We just want to make sure we're providing the recreational opportunities for everyone," Wolfe said. "So if there's a program you're interested in starting, let us know and we'll definitely be able to do that."
More information: reno.gov/adaptive
