A reporter from Quest Magazine, the national magazine of the MDA, contacted me to find out if I know of any handcyclists or other 3 wheeled bike cyclists who...
... From: Jill Finnerty Ricardo To: Ellen Kast Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 1:21 PM Subject: Handcyles time trial Ellen, We are going to do time trials...
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Hi Gang, OK, I'm ready to lay my $$ down and get a Gold. What are thoughts on the 'rapid fire' shifters on the handgrips vs. the shifters on the fork-mounted ...
Hi Chris, I switched to the Hybrid Gold after having a Pro. I am a t6/7. I always buy the adjustable seat in that if I want to experiment with positioning I...
Hello everyone, I was contacted by one of the Wheelchair Sports Director from Brazil. They are in great need of equipment. As all of you know we are very ...
So everyone knows, Ken Archer just donated a XLTR PRO to the Brazilian Handcycling Club. I will make arrangements to pick it up at this house. Thanks Ken, ...
I tell you what, that Ken Archer, he is a class act. A little quirky, but quite classy. Had a few thoughts I had to add. I think Philanthropic efforts like ...
Greg, Kind of you to say I'm a bit quirky - I've heard lots worse through the years! I'm still working on domesticating myself - it is a lifetime "work in...
I understand where Gregory is coming from on this one. I think many often misinterpret what it means to be a sponsored athlete. Even then, resources involved...
Hello Everyone, I am adopting a 7 year old boy with a spinal cord injury causing paralysis fom the waist down. As you would guess, he has incredible upper body...
Well said Beast. Hmmmmmmmmmm? I think I am one of those guys you talked about. After a lackluster military career I worked 26 years as a corporate slave; I...
When I mentioned on my post that here in the US is easier to have access to equipment I was meaning to say that is easier for us to have access to equipment...
That sounds like a fantastic idea, Carlos. Indeed, I did not at all want to come across sounding negative, I just thought I would chime in to annex your...
Hi guys! I've posted this on www.ushf.org, but thought I'd also post it here in case any one is interested. I am putting my current handcycle up for sale, so...
FYI/Ron/NWHC We are self distributing our film on disabled athletes and are looking for organizations to partner with in order to do so. Please let us know if...
Greg, Here at the Lakeshore Foundation we have several that have CP but I'm not sure about MD, I will have to check around. I think there is one or 2 around...
The Craig Blanchette National Handcycle Rally is alive and well. It will be in September but the specific date is not confirmed. There may be a few changes to...
Getting ready for the riding season. /Ron/NWHC Top 10 Ways to Stay Motivated Guide Picks If you're trying to lose weight or get in shape, you may find ...
you'll be missed Randy. God bless... Randy Caddell killed while training in Kona By Cameron Elford, Triathlete magazine February 27, 2005 -- Ironman athlete...
I'm stunned by Randy's death. To honor him we should all be extra vigilant and use a side mirror at all times. His dedication to his sport and training ...
This is so sad. Sometimes, handcycles are invisible on the roads. Good handcyclist get into an aero tuck on a downhill and too flat for a driver to see easily....
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It's always sad when a wheelchair athlete dies on the open road. That's an inherent risk we all take and accept. He will be missed. I try to mark myself with a...
I use a large blinking red light that I bought at a trucking outfit. Can also buy them at large hardware stores. They have a coupleof large magnets on he ...
... I don't recall from the original posting whether or not Randy was using a flag or not. They're kind of goofy and kiddie looking, and a performance-minded...
I've been hit twice on handcycles. I was far more fortunate than Randy (no injuries). A fellow here in town had his leg broken to pieces when he was hit by a...
-I am new to handcycleing not new to road bikes. I have been run off the road had stuff thrown at me and just not seen by distaracted drivers. I always wore...
I don't use the ugly triangle. The orange 6' flag is nice. I just recently added a $14 eye glass type mirror to my helmet. Sort of a look forward heads up...
Handcycling is physical exercise so any benefit related to exercising will apply. Here are some examples: Great Cardiovascular fitness Weight control Easy on...
