Start of the day, OAS bus and booth are in the background with two members of the OAS cycle team in front doing a power pose for the camera with each looking off to opposite sides and backs facing each other. One is an OAS Staff and another is an adaptive athlete.OAS Staff supporting an adaptive athlete by pumping more air into their tire.

About

OAS supports a handful of athletes on Cycle Oregon Rally. This program requires advanced cycling skills for athletes and is an application based selection process.

OAS provides on-course and in-camp support. On-course support looks like: Tandem captains,  someone to ride with or near you, OAS sag team for on course repairs and simple fixes, transport of personal gear, and more. In-camp support included help setting up camp, loading and unloading equipment, guiding to and from events and meals, and other non-personal care needs as requested.

Participate

Interested in participating in Cycle Oregon? Once the application goes live, you can find it on the Events Page! You can also keep up to date on opportunities by following our newsletter or Instagram / Facebook.

Breaking Barriers Blog

Cyle Oregon Rally 2024 Trip Report

“It was an amazing experience. I’d not have been able to it without OAS’s support. I am extremely thankful to OAS (and Cycle Oregon) for providing me this opportunity to achieve my dream and encourage me to dream for more.” Shubha Ratnaparkhi, OAS Athlete

Cycle Oregon Classic 2023 Trip Report

Athlete Registration

Adaptive Equipment

Adaptive sports are a unique experience for each individual. The following information is intended to give you a broad understanding of the adaptive disciplines we instruct and some of the equipment that is used in each of them. There are many adaptations and variations within each discipline.

Adaptive Cycling Equipment

youth on hand cycle

Adaptive On-Road Handcycles and Recumbents

Handcycles work well for those athletes with limited leg strength or mobility. The pedals usually operated by the legs/feet are designed so that they be operated by the hands/arms instead. These bikes are usually configured in a recumbent or sitting position.

OAS On Road Fleet Includes:
Freedom Ryder FRH-1
Top End Force 2
Top End Excelerator
Top End Excelerator XLT
Kids – Quickie

cyclist on tandem bike in race

Tandem Bike

A tandem cycle is a cycle built for two individuals where the “captain” pilots the tandem bicycle, typically managing the steering and brakes. The “stoker” assists with pedaling. Tandem bikes are a good option for people with visual impairments or disabilities affecting balance.

OAS Fleet Includes:
Trek T900
Santana Sovereign
Hase Pino (recumbent in front)
Burley Tandem