| Ability Tour Home |
| About The Tour |
| Registration |
| Route Maps |
| Tour Start: | Tour begins at 8:00am-9:30am July 25th at Peckham, 3510 Capital City Blvd, Lansing. See map here. |
| Routes: | The tour offers 8, 30 or 50 mile loops on nice paved roads through scenic, residential areas around Lansing and surrounding cities. Routes have some rolling hills and a little incline on the return. See route maps here. |
| Registration: | You may register the day of the ride from 7:30-9:00, or pre-register with the registration form on this website. Check-in time is 7:30-9:00 for pre-registered riders. Cost is $20 prior to July 1st, $25 after July 1st. |
| Aid Stations/ Rest Stops: | There will be aid stations with food and beverages and basic bike repair. These will all have handicapped restrooms and a wheelchair available if needed. There are 3 stops for the 50-mile route, 2 for the 30-mile route and 1 for the 8-mile route. We will also have food after the event. |
| Notes: | Each rider must wear a helmet. An adult must accompany riders under age 16. Tour will take place regardless of weather. |
| Contact: | For sponsorship opportunities or other questions, email us at abilitytour@peckham.org. |
| Our Story: | The Ability Tour is a ride dedicated to raising awareness
for people of all abilities. My buddy and I work for a nonprofit
vocational rehabilitation company here in Lansing and
were wondering what we could do to help our community
understand and become more aware of the population we serve
and erase any stigma surrounding people with disabilities. We
are avid cyclists and have always thought the cycling industry
provides a great example of how to empower people of all
abilities with its attention to assistive technology.
The Ability Tour is what we came up with. The tour offers an 8, 30 or 50 mile loop that begins at the new Peckham headquarters here in Lansing and quickly gets you into some scenic, residential riding. The roads are good with some rolling hills and a little incline on the return. SAG services and aid stations will be available along with educational materials and programs to help communicate our message that people with disabilities are just as ABLE as anyone else. ~Justin and Josh |