The Redlands Bicycle Classic kicked off yesterday, April 3rd, and runs through this Sunday the 6th. In its 24th year, the Redlands Bicycle Classic has grown from an event to promote awareness of downtown Redlands, California to a full blown cycling festival.
Redlands, Calif. - April 3, 2008 - For the second year, the PossAbilities Handcycle Race brought some of the most inspirational athletes to the 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classic, presented by PossAbilities, a community outreach program of Loma Linda University Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic, and Neurosciences Institute. A wide range of handcyclists, from local athletes to world champions lined up at the April 3rd Prologue starting line with unbridled strength as they prepared to fight for the best position. Scott McNeice took first for the kneeseat (athletes racing while kneeling on seat based on extent of disability); David Lee was first across the line for the longseat (athletes with legs extended); and Erica Davis won the women's race.
The prologue's 5K course, the season opener for the U.S. Handcycling Series, is one of the more challenging races many athlete's face. After a start on Highland Ave., the route begins a steady climb to Wabash Ave., where it turns into an 8% grade, before finishing in the Sunset Drive hills.
The PossAbilities event blurs the line between people with disabilities and those without as it displays the sheer determination and talent of the handcyclists. "Despite the tough terrain, handcyclists understand how to overcome obstacles," says Hoai Luong, PossAbilities program coordinator. "These riders overcome obstacles everyday, which is an inspiration in itself. They are propelled to champion status when they come out here and exceed the ordinary, challenging themselves above and beyond."
Several of the competitors are world champions. McNeice is the first ever handcycling champion and has held every title handcycling offers. He is on track to compete in Beijing for the 2009 Olympic Games. Lee won the 2007 Redlands Bicycle Classic Handcycle competition and is also aiming for Beijing in 2009.
The 2008 handcycle races continue on Friday, April 4, with the first Handcycle Circuit Race in downtown Redlands, near City Hall. The final event will take place Sunday, April 6, with the PossAbilities Handcycle Criterium on Citrus Ave. in downtown Redlands. For more information about the 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classic, presented by PossAbilities, including current race results, visit www.redlandsclassic.com.
Top Ten
1 Scott McNeice
2 Oz Sanchez
3 David Lee
4 Carlos Moleda
5 Neil Harding
6 Gerard Ah Fook
7 Dan Davies
8 Rick Gilliland
9 Harold Warner
10 Erica Davis
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Friday, April 04, 2008
PossAbilities Handcycle Prologue Race Kicks-off 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classic
The Redlands Bicycle Classic kicked off yesterday, April 3rd, and runs through this Sunday the 6th. In its 24th year, the Redlands Bicycle Classic has grown from an event to promote awareness of downtown Redlands, California to a full blown cycling festival.
Redlands, Calif. - April 3, 2008 - For the second year, the PossAbilities Handcycle Race brought some of the most inspirational athletes to the 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classic, presented by PossAbilities, a community outreach program of Loma Linda University Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic, and Neurosciences Institute. A wide range of handcyclists, from local athletes to world champions lined up at the April 3rd Prologue starting line with unbridled strength as they prepared to fight for the best position. Scott McNeice took first for the kneeseat (athletes racing while kneeling on seat based on extent of disability); David Lee was first across the line for the longseat (athletes with legs extended); and Erica Davis won the women's race.
The prologue's 5K course, the season opener for the U.S. Handcycling Series, is one of the more challenging races many athlete's face. After a start on Highland Ave., the route begins a steady climb to Wabash Ave., where it turns into an 8% grade, before finishing in the Sunset Drive hills.
The PossAbilities event blurs the line between people with disabilities and those without as it displays the sheer determination and talent of the handcyclists. "Despite the tough terrain, handcyclists understand how to overcome obstacles," says Hoai Luong, PossAbilities program coordinator. "These riders overcome obstacles everyday, which is an inspiration in itself. They are propelled to champion status when they come out here and exceed the ordinary, challenging themselves above and beyond."
Several of the competitors are world champions. McNeice is the first ever handcycling champion and has held every title handcycling offers. He is on track to compete in Beijing for the 2009 Olympic Games. Lee won the 2007 Redlands Bicycle Classic Handcycle competition and is also aiming for Beijing in 2009.
The 2008 handcycle races continue on Friday, April 4, with the first Handcycle Circuit Race in downtown Redlands, near City Hall. The final event will take place Sunday, April 6, with the PossAbilities Handcycle Criterium on Citrus Ave. in downtown Redlands. For more information about the 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classic, presented by PossAbilities, including current race results, visit www.redlandsclassic.com.
Top Ten
1 Scott McNeice
2 Oz Sanchez
3 David Lee
4 Carlos Moleda
5 Neil Harding
6 Gerard Ah Fook
7 Dan Davies
8 Rick Gilliland
9 Harold Warner
10 Erica Davis
Redlands, Calif. - April 3, 2008 - For the second year, the PossAbilities Handcycle Race brought some of the most inspirational athletes to the 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classic, presented by PossAbilities, a community outreach program of Loma Linda University Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic, and Neurosciences Institute. A wide range of handcyclists, from local athletes to world champions lined up at the April 3rd Prologue starting line with unbridled strength as they prepared to fight for the best position. Scott McNeice took first for the kneeseat (athletes racing while kneeling on seat based on extent of disability); David Lee was first across the line for the longseat (athletes with legs extended); and Erica Davis won the women's race.
The prologue's 5K course, the season opener for the U.S. Handcycling Series, is one of the more challenging races many athlete's face. After a start on Highland Ave., the route begins a steady climb to Wabash Ave., where it turns into an 8% grade, before finishing in the Sunset Drive hills.
The PossAbilities event blurs the line between people with disabilities and those without as it displays the sheer determination and talent of the handcyclists. "Despite the tough terrain, handcyclists understand how to overcome obstacles," says Hoai Luong, PossAbilities program coordinator. "These riders overcome obstacles everyday, which is an inspiration in itself. They are propelled to champion status when they come out here and exceed the ordinary, challenging themselves above and beyond."
Several of the competitors are world champions. McNeice is the first ever handcycling champion and has held every title handcycling offers. He is on track to compete in Beijing for the 2009 Olympic Games. Lee won the 2007 Redlands Bicycle Classic Handcycle competition and is also aiming for Beijing in 2009.
The 2008 handcycle races continue on Friday, April 4, with the first Handcycle Circuit Race in downtown Redlands, near City Hall. The final event will take place Sunday, April 6, with the PossAbilities Handcycle Criterium on Citrus Ave. in downtown Redlands. For more information about the 2008 Redlands Bicycle Classic, presented by PossAbilities, including current race results, visit www.redlandsclassic.com.
Top Ten
1 Scott McNeice
2 Oz Sanchez
3 David Lee
4 Carlos Moleda
5 Neil Harding
6 Gerard Ah Fook
7 Dan Davies
8 Rick Gilliland
9 Harold Warner
10 Erica Davis
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