Upcoming Events:
Saturday, March 24, 2012
"Yes We Can" Expo
10am-2pm
Covington, LA
Come see us at the "Yes We Can" event for a FREE adapted bike evaluation and to take a ride on a Freedom Concepts adapted bike.
10am-2pm
Covington, LA
Come see us at the "Yes We Can" event for a FREE adapted bike evaluation and to take a ride on a Freedom Concepts adapted bike.
To learn more about this special needs family festival and expo visit First Baptist's website
Sunday, March 25, 2012
"No Such Thing as Impossible" Fundraiser Bike Ride
Kids Fun Ride--noon
Adult rides start at 8, 9:30 and 11am--see active.com registration page
St. Francisville, LA
With the support of local businessman, author, and philanthropist Jairo Alvarez, this bike ride helps raise much of the money we use to buy adapted bikes. Adults can register at www.active.com to participate in 10-mile, 46-mile or 74-mile rides, but kids of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us at noon for a ride around West Feliciana Sports Park. We will have a Freedom Concepts booth set up from 11am-1pm for more FREE adapted bike evaluations and demo rides, and we will do an informal ride for kids at noon. No pre-registration necessary for children.
"No Such Thing as Impossible" Fundraiser Bike Ride
Kids Fun Ride--noon
Adult rides start at 8, 9:30 and 11am--see active.com registration page
St. Francisville, LA
With the support of local businessman, author, and philanthropist Jairo Alvarez, this bike ride helps raise much of the money we use to buy adapted bikes. Adults can register at www.active.com to participate in 10-mile, 46-mile or 74-mile rides, but kids of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us at noon for a ride around West Feliciana Sports Park. We will have a Freedom Concepts booth set up from 11am-1pm for more FREE adapted bike evaluations and demo rides, and we will do an informal ride for kids at noon. No pre-registration necessary for children.
October-date TBA
FREE Kids Bike Race
Baton Rouge, LA
Kids of all ages and abilities can compete in this annual bike race event held at LSU. For children with disabilities who do not yet have adapted bikes of their own, we have a variety available for use. FREE pre-registration is encouraged so all children can receive a medal.
Baton Rouge, LA
Kids of all ages and abilities can compete in this annual bike race event held at LSU. For children with disabilities who do not yet have adapted bikes of their own, we have a variety available for use. FREE pre-registration is encouraged so all children can receive a medal.
Wheels to Succeed works throughout southern Louisiana
to increase community involvement of children with physical disabilities.
Here are some recaps of past events:
3rd Annual
Wheels to Succeed
"No Such Thing As Impossible" Bike Ride
March 20, 2011
10, 45, & 73 mile routes
St. Francisville, LA
Please visit our SPONSORS page and support the
to increase community involvement of children with physical disabilities.
Here are some recaps of past events:
3rd Annual
Wheels to Succeed
"No Such Thing As Impossible" Bike Ride
March 20, 2011
10, 45, & 73 mile routes
St. Francisville, LA
Please visit our SPONSORS page and support the
companies & organizations that help make this event successful
Inaugural "No Such Thing As Impossible" Fund raising Bike Ride for Adults
January 16, 2009
Celebrating the birthday of Jairo Alvarez, author of No Such Thing As Impossible, over 100 riders pedaled either a 71 mile or 34 mile route along beautiful River Road starting in Baton Rouge, LA.
To read more on this wonderful man's life and book No Such Thing As Impossible visit www.JairoAlvarezBotero.com
January 16, 2009
Celebrating the birthday of Jairo Alvarez, author of No Such Thing As Impossible, over 100 riders pedaled either a 71 mile or 34 mile route along beautiful River Road starting in Baton Rouge, LA.
Who is Jairo Alvarez?
To read more on this wonderful man's life and book No Such Thing As Impossible visit www.JairoAlvarezBotero.com
Kids' Bike Race
*** 80 Children attended this 2011's 4th Annual Race**
*** 28 children used their own adapted bike ***
*** 19 used a W2S adapted bike for the first time ***
Stay tuned for information on 2012's event...
Saturday, October 15, 2011
10am-12pm
(First bike race starts at 10:30am)
Located in parking lot behind Carl Maddox Field House on LSU's campus
off of Nicholson Dr. between the Nataorium and Track & Field
*** Everything is FREE***
-Children race in their respective age group
-All children must wear helmets; extras will be available to borrow if needed
-Pre-registration is encouraged
-Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places for each age category
-Races are inclusive, regardless of ability level
-All pre-registered finishers will get a finishers award
10am-12pm
(First bike race starts at 10:30am)
Located in parking lot behind Carl Maddox Field House on LSU's campus
off of Nicholson Dr. between the Nataorium and Track & Field
*** Everything is FREE***
-Children race in their respective age group
-All children must wear helmets; extras will be available to borrow if needed
-Pre-registration is encouraged
-Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places for each age category
-Races are inclusive, regardless of ability level
-All pre-registered finishers will get a finishers award
-Snacks will be provided to all participants
Sponsored by:
LSU Gymnastics
Tiger Cycling Foundation & Wampold Racing
McMains Children's Developmental Center
Freedom Concepts
Over 50 children attended the 2010 event
34 children used adapted bikes, 17 used their own adapted bikes thanks to the Wheels to Succeed program
LSU gymnastics
McMains Children's Developmental Center
Tiger Cycling Foundation/Wampold Racing
Freedom Concepts
Sponsored by:
LSU Gymnastics
Tiger Cycling Foundation & Wampold Racing
McMains Children's Developmental Center
Freedom Concepts
Over 50 children attended the 2010 event
34 children used adapted bikes, 17 used their own adapted bikes thanks to the Wheels to Succeed program
LSU gymnastics
McMains Children's Developmental Center
Tiger Cycling Foundation/Wampold Racing
Freedom Concepts
Bike Demonstration Day
The purpose of this event is for children with physical disabilities to try out adapted bikes, be evaluated for appropriate fit and needed adaptations, and learn bicycle safety.
Each year, we now have a demo booth at the 'Yes We Can' Expo
First Baptist Church Covington
16333 Hwy 1085
Covington, LA 70433
Click here for WEBSITE
2009's Event was held at Royal Nissan, 9325 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA
The purpose of this event is for children with physical disabilities to try out adapted bikes, be evaluated for appropriate fit and needed adaptations, and learn bicycle safety.
Each year, we now have a demo booth at the 'Yes We Can' Expo
First Baptist Church Covington
16333 Hwy 1085
Covington, LA 70433
Click here for WEBSITE
2009's Event was held at Royal Nissan, 9325 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA
