The High Fives Foundation wrapped up another mountain biking season. Hosting more than 40 adaptive bike camps, immersing athletes with life-changing injuries in nature and riding more than 55 trails at four different bike camps in the United States.
These adaptive bike camps provide the equipment, guidance and community that make it possible for athletes to get on the trail.
Mountain biking is a stepping stone for reintroduction into outdoor recreation of all kinds.
“Once I learned to ride a bike again — which occurred a little after a year [after my injury] — my confidence and strength monumentally improved. I stopped mentally exhausting myself preparing for physical activities, and instead, they became second nature, and I was able to expand from the most basic of functions, into more advanced maneuvers,” one High Five athlete stated.
Mountain biking is one of the five pillars of sport on which High Fives focuses, and the recent growth within the space is noteworthy. High Fives is expanding accessibility in mountain biking in the Reno-Tahoe area and beyond.
This is achieved through partnerships and consulting projects with organizations such as the Truckee Trails Foundation, Biggest Little Trail Stewardship, Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, and the City of Reno Access Advisory Committee, among others. They are answering the calls of so many of the individuals they serve.
“The best part of the High Fives adaptive bike camps is seeing how many different types of bikes, riding styles, and trail preferences exist. It does not matter your age, ability, or skill, fun can be had on a mountain bike trail. I love getting to witness athletes practice skills all summer long. By the end of the season, the progression is incredibly impressive.” said Dani Trujillo, director of programs.
Check out the High Fives’ Events calendar to stay in the know about upcoming community events.
For more information, visit the website, highfivesfoundation.org.
