FAQ/Resources - Cycle St. Louis

I think I need an adapted bicycle – where can I find one?
- See this link for information about where to find an adapted cycle.
- Adaptive Bicycle/Tricycle Websites PDF
Where can I find help to purchase an adapted cycle?
- See this link for available financial resources in our area.
- Adaptive Cycle Resources PDF
Are there community rides that would be well suited for adapted bikes?
- Yes, Cycle St. Louis and Trailnet have partnered to create an “inclusive” ride calendar. Every Trailnet ride will have a short course where cyclists can turn around at any time. In addition, Cycle St. Louis participants and their helpers will receive free rides by using a special code when registering. Email Cycle St. Louis at CycleSTLpartnership@gmail.com to obtain the FREE ride code. Trailnet rides can be found here,
How do I determine what adapted bicycle is best suited for me?
- Coming soon
Are there adapted bicycles available to try out or rent?
- Cycle St. Louis has a fleet of adapted cycles and some tandems available for the community to borrow, including hand cycles and a wheel chair trike. If interested, email us here.
What do I do if my adapted cycle needs repairs or adjustments?
- There are many bike shops in our region that will work on adapted cycles, check with your local shop.
- Email Cycle St. Louis here and we will advise and/or assist with repairs and adjustment of adapted cycles for individuals with disabilities through one of our volunteers.
Other than community rides, where are safe places to ride in the St. Louis area?
- Our region is blessed to have 128 miles of Greenways, which are safe places to ride for everyone. For area maps and the latest information on new and enhanced greenways, visit Great River
  Greenway’s website.
Are there training programs for tandem captains/pilots?
- This 15 minute Delta Gamma Center video runs through the basics of tandem cycling and should be complemented with other forms of train, including practice rides – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrf7xCQKkAI&feature=youtu.be
How do I locate resources in our region for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities?
- IDDHelp provides information on agencies in the St. Louis Region that provide services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. They serve as a centralized, coordinated system to help people not only understand the options that are available, but how to successfully access them. See this link for their website.
- https://iddhelp.org/start2_v3.asp