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Place holder for about me blog. Past Appearances on Friday, 23 August 2013. Posted in Public Speaking, Videos, Photos Podcasts - Pushrim.com (Oct. 2013 & Jan. 2014) Radio Interviews - BlogTalkRadio, 89.1FM Breneau University, KDKB 93.3FM Phoenix, AZ Keynote Speeches - Disability Connection Inaugural Disability Conference 2011(Muskegon, MI), Think First Injury Prevention Foundation event (Carpinteria, CA) Panel Speaker - Grand Valley State University Childhood Disability Panel (Allendale, MI) Sports Camps - Grand Valley State University Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp, UC Santa Barbara Junior Wheelchair Sport Camps, Triumph Foundation Sports Clinic Trade Shows - IDEAS (Canberra, Australia), Abilities Expo (multiple U.S. cities), MedTrade (Atlanta, GA), Festival of Human Abilities (Long Beach, CA) Phoenix Suns Drive Safe Campaign - 1 of 4 presenters to High Schools in Phoenix, AZ 2003 Team Colours Member - 2010 thru 2012, member of the elite athlete promotional team traveling to shows across the US The Alpha Resource Center (www.AlphaSB.org) has been providing (dis)Ability Awareness Days in Santa Barbara county and I have been asked to be a presenter since 2012. Here are some of the schools I have presented at during the (dis)Ability Awareness Days: Harding University Partnership Schools –March 9th, 2012, 6th grade Washington Elementary – March 22nd, 2012, 5th grade Santa Barbara Junior High – Oct. 11th, 2012 Cleveland Elementary – Nov 1st, 2012, 5th grade Monroe Elementary – Nov. 7th, 2012, 5th grade Mountain View Elementary – Nov 28th, 2012, 5th grade Santa Barbara High – Dec. 4th, 2012 Dos Pueblos High – Dec. 12th, 2012 McKinley Elementary - Jan. 24th, 2013, 5th grade Harding University Partnership Schools – April 12th, 2013, 6th grade Washington Elementary – May 7th, 2013, 5th grade Peabody Elementary – September 18th, 2013, 5th grade McKinley Elementary – Jan. 16th, 2014, 5th grade Harding University Partnership Schools – March 14th, 2014, 6th grade More days to come.. Mission Statement Alpha Resource Center is committed to empowering individuals, supporting families and building a community that values the contribution of all people. Alpha Resource Center 4501 Cathedral Oaks Road Santa Barbara, California 93110 (805) 683-2145 The Think First Injury National Prevention Foundation (www.ThinkFirst.org) has been providing educational awareness events all over the country and I have been asked to be a presenter in Santa Barbara county since 2012. Here are some of the schools I have presented at: Santa Barbara High – Feb. 7th, 2013 Bishop Diego High – March 18th, 2013, 9th and 12th grade boys Carpenteria High – May 7th, 2013 Santa Barbara Junior High - April More dates to come.. Mission Statement The mission of Think First is to prevent brain, spinal cord and other traumatic injuries through education, research and advocacy. Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation 1801 North Mill Street, Suite F Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 961-1400 Sports I've Played on Friday, 23 August 2013. Posted in Sports Handcycling(5 years) - 5/3 Riverbank Run 25K 2009/2011, Los Angeles Marathon 2010/2013/2016, Oktoberfest Marathon 2010, Las Vegas Rock 'n Roll Marathon 2010, Alpha Resource "Imagine a World" 30-mile ride 2012, Zion Half Marathon 2013/2014/2015, Ventura Marathon 2014 Wheelchair Basketball(4 years) - 1997 Junior National Championship (Grand Rapids Junior Pacers), 2002 NWBA Division II Finals (Phoenix Banner Wheelchair Suns) Wheelchair Racing(2 years) - 5/3 Riverbank Run 25K 1995, Cherry Festival Mile 1995, Seaway Run 15K 1995-1996 Over the Line Softball(1 year) - 2003 World Finals Wings for Life World Run - 2015, 2016, 2017 Multiple Exhibitions(Tennis, Rugby, etc.)

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eXtreme

/ikˈstrēm/ adjective

  1. reaching a high or the highest degree; very great
  2. exceeding the ordinary, usual, or expected

From the latin word extremus, meaning outermost or utmost

Abilities

/ə-ˈbi-lə-tēz/ noun

plural of - ability

  1. the quality or state of being able
  2. physical, mental, or legal power to do something
  3. competence in doing something : SKILL
  4. natural aptitude or acquired proficiency

From the Latin word habilitas, meaning able

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Off-Road Handcycles

What is an Off-Road Handcycle?

The ReActive Adaptations Hammerhead is a "prone-style", full suspension, off-road handcycle (a.k.a. adapted mountain bike or aMTB).

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ReActive Adaptations Hammerhead
  • Hydraulic Disc Brakes

    Three-wheel Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes with Tektro Wave rotors (180mm front rotors, 160mm rear rotor).
  • Padded Knee Trays

    Made of fiberglass or carbon fiber (optional) with 1 inch closed cell padding and washable covers.
  • Chest Steering Pad

    8 inch wide pad with vertical, horizontal and rotational adjustment.
  • Rear-Wheel Drive

    Various drivetrain options available
  • Handlebar Steering

    Standard mountain bike handlebar, front and rear brake levers, shifter (rear cassette).
  • Wheels & Tires

    Mountain bike 26" wheels with tubeless tires (standard).
  • Front Suspension

    Twin-Arm Front Suspension (5.5 inches of travel).
  • Rear Suspension

    Swing-arm suspension (5 inches of travel).
  • Hand Cranks

    Opposed delrin hand peddles for propultion.

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