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Event Description
Veterans Cycling
The VetsCyle Training Program is designed to train and prepare adaptive and non-adaptive Veterans to participate in community races in a supportive, team-based environment.
The Atlanta VA Health Care System Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month Walk -N- Roll will be held from 11:00a-2:00p on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Atlanta VA Arcadia Clinic at 250 N Arcadia Ave, Decatur, GA 30030.
Equipment & Participation
This program is open to Veterans with visible or invisible disabilities as well as non-adaptive Veterans.
If you do not own an adaptive bike, one is available for you to borrow for the duration of the program.
We are committed to addressing additional barriers to participation, including bike transportation and storage. If you have questions or need support, please contact [email protected].
Ride Day Schedule
10:00 AM – Bike fittings for adaptive Veterans borrowing a Catalyst fleet bike
10:30 AM – Arrival for Veterans bringing their own bikes
11:00 AM – Group ride rollout (please be ready to ride)
Please email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
Essential Eligibility for VetsCycle Participants
Participants must be able to:
Have Veteran status
Make safe cognitive decisions in a fast-paced, changing environment
Follow all safety precautions identified by instructors
Hold their head upright without head or neck support (if applicable)
Wear a properly fitted and rated bike helmet and required safety equipment
Understand and follow multi-step instructions independently
Transfer in and out of the bike independently or with some assistance (if using an adaptive bike)
Remain alert and focused for the duration of the ride
Make quick decisions in variable terrain
Independently pedal, steer, start, stop, and ride over varied terrain appropriate to their experience level
What to Bring
Water bottle
Medications
Snacks or food
Sunglasses or safety eyewear (if needed)
Closed-toe shoes
Your own bike (if you don't have one we can provide only adaptive bikes to borrow)
A Can Do Attitude!!!
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Event venue
Atlanta VA Specialty Clinics, 250 N Arcadia Ave, Decatur, GA 30030-2115, United States
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