Why Are Adaptive Bikes Important?

Improving Fine and Gross Motor Skills

Adaptive bikes are designed to help individuals with disabilities build and improve both fine and gross motor skills. By pedaling and steering on the bike, participants strengthen their muscles, coordination, and dexterity.

• Fine Motor Skills: The process of gripping handlebars, steering, and ringing the bell on the handlebars, encourages hand-eye coordination and hand strength.
• Gross Motor Skills: Pedaling, shifting weight, and maintaining posture while riding help improve larger muscle groups, balance, and coordination.

Building Social Skills

Riding an adaptive bike is more than just physical exercise — it’s an opportunity to build relationships and develop social skills.

• Teamwork: Participants often ride in groups, fostering communication, sharing, and cooperation.
• Social Inclusion: Adaptive biking offers an accessible, fun way to connect with peers, reducing feelings of isolation.
• Confidence: As participants achieve biking milestones, their confidence grows, encouraging greater social interaction.

Promoting Inclusion

At Sam’s Posse, we believe cycling is for everyone. Adaptive bikes offer individuals with disabilities the chance to join in on activities previously unavailable to them. Our program brings people from all walks of life together, fostering an environment of respect, encouragement, and inclusivity.

• Accessible for All: Our wide variety of custom Freedom Concepts adaptive bikes ensures that individuals with diverse needs can join in.
• Community Building: The program supports individuals and families by creating a space where people with disabilities can engage with others, breaking down barriers and promoting equal opportunities

How It Works

Through our Sam’s Posse 2025 Adaptive Bike Giveaway, we are gifting fifteen Freedom Concepts adaptive bikes for individuals with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities living in San Diego and Imperial counties.

Applications will be accepted March 8th through May 10th. Recipients will be notified on May 15th. Recipients will be asked to join us for a custom bike fitting on May 24th. Bikes will be presented approximately eight weeks later at a fun filled event.

Your application must include a “Statement of medical necessity” from either a physician or physical therapist. You can download an example below.

Get Involved

• Volunteers: Interested in making a difference? Join our team of volunteers who help individuals with disabilities experience the joy of biking.
• Donors: Your contributions help us purchase and maintain more adaptive bikes, ensuring that our program remains accessible to all. Please consider supporting us TODAY.
• Does your company offer “Donation Matching?” It’s a great way to DOUBLE your donation to Sam’s Posse!

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