Image: BORP logo in black, a stylized drawing of person in a moving wheelchair plus the words BORP adaptive sports and recreation.

In This Issue: Letter from Rick Smith | Revolution Ride 2023 - Ways to Get Involved | Adaptive Cycling | Adaptive Kayaking | Access Northern California | Fitness | Team Sports | Adventures & Outings | BORP Covid-19 Guidelines | Social Media Links | Mission Statement | Office Address

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Last weekend to sign up for the REV!

The Revolution turns 21 on Saturday, May 13th. Again, this year we will be in wine country – back at the Hyatt in Santa Rosa with a post ride festival with great food, drink, music. There will be a lot to celebrate – surviving Covid, BORP’s recent program growth (adaptive climbing, kayaking, wheelchair rugby), and a bright future with the appointment of BORP’s next Executive Director. Who could it be? – come find out at the REV, and look for a press release next week. We need everyone to come out to support BORP’s strong menu of adaptive programming: ride, stroll, roll, or volunteer. Click HERE to register.

Image: A Photo of Rick in biking gear including REV shirt, with his bike at the beach.

Things to know for the REV

• Registration closes Sunday Night, May 7th at midnight!
• If you need us to bring up a cycle that is stored at the BORP Adaptive Cycling Center (your personal ride, or one you typically use), please make sure Terri knows exactly which bike it is by Wednesday May 10th.
• Support Riders need to register (use promo code SUPPORT to have fees waived). Many thanks to all Support Riders!
• There is a new starting point for the 8:30 and 9:30 routes, and the Roll & Stroll start time has been pushed to 12:00 noon (click here for details).

Register Today!

REVolunteers needed: From roadside flaggers and registration to rest stops for riders mid-way on their journey, there are important ways that you can show up to support the REV. Learn more and sign up at: borp.ivolunteer.com

Boost the REV

Encouraging others to be a part of the REV as a participant, donor, sponsor, and/or volunteer are fantastic ways to support BORP. Share info about BORP and the REV with your friends on social media, in your community groups, and with your friends from work and school. Questions? Reach out to Sarah and The REV team by emailing RevRide@borp.org.

Can be there in person? Join the Virtual REV

Virtual REVers have the option to attend the Virtual REV for a day of online fitness fun hosted from the in-person REV. Register here for the Virtual REV. For extra fun, be part of the Rumbistas team by choosing the “Join a Virtual Team” option as you sign up for the event. Sign-up here to join the Virtual REV.

Thank you to our Rev Sponsors!

Image: Sponsor banner that reads - Presenting Sponsor with the logo for Sutter Health; and Events Sponsors with the logos for McGuire Hester, Hanger Clinic (empowering human potential), Human Minded, United Access, Clif Bar, Columbia, and Albany Rollers and Strollers.

Adaptive Cycling Center

Adaptive Cycling Center Location and Hours:

The Cycling Center Will be Closed

the weekend of May 11 - 13 for the REV



80 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley, 94710 (click for map)

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays | Rain or Shine

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

By appointment only. Same day appointments welcome. 

Contact cycling@borp.org or 510-848-2930 to ride.

Hello Paddlers!

Starting on May 5, we will be accepting reservation requests for Fit Appointments and the following Paddle days: 

• Monday, May 15, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fit Appointments only
• Monday, June 5, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Paddle Day
• Sunday, June 18, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Paddle Day

Future kayak Paddle Days will be added throughout the season, please check the BORP Calendar

Fit Appointments are an opportunity to see the space, learn about our adaptive solutions. They usually last about a half an hour. They are not required, but strongly recommended if adaptive kayaking is new to you.

Paddle Days are fun times when many paddlers kayak independently around the Aquatic Park lagoon. We launch in ~20-30 minute intervals and will help with transfers, adaptive fit, boat moving and more.

To request a reservation for either, email kayak@borp.org or leave a message at 510-256-3533.

Image: Two people in power chairs on fire road trail going toward a lush green valley, accompanied by a Golden Retriever.

Fitness Highlight: In-Person

Bollywood Dance Fusion Class

Monday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. 

One more date to shimmy and shake! We are thrilled to have the Bollywood class return to the studio! Taught by Kiran Easwarachandran, MSS, R-DMT, LCSW, Bollywood Dance Fusion™ is a movement class with one simple idea, if you move to music that inspires you, and connect with your body in a joyful meaningful way, you will be well on your way to health and healing, wellness and recovery. Learn more and register here.

We also have great fitness resources at our Ed Roberts Campus studio!

Get info

Click here for in-person classes or Click here for virtual classes.

Image reads Bollywood Dance Fusion Inclusive Class on a violet background with ornamental Mehndi shapes and a figure dancing.

Blind Soccer Clinic

Blind Soccer is coming back to the Bay Area this spring. On Thursday May 18th at 12pm the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP), in collaboration with the California School for the Blind (CSB) and the East Bay United Soccer Club (EBUSC) will be hosting a Blind Soccer Clinic.

This clinic will be an introduction to the sport of Blind Soccer - participants will learn basic skills like dribbling, passing, goal kicking and have an opportunity to play in a game at the end of the session. Open to all blind and visually impaired high school aged youth as well as their families. Click here for a short video on the sport of Blind Soccer.

If you are new to BORP activities, please complete our Participant Form and sign the waiver. For more information please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org

Image: flyer that reads, Blind Soccer Clinic, a sport for blind and low vision athletes Thursday, May 18th, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, California School for the Blind, 500 Walnut Ave, Freemont, CA.. Sponsors are BORP, East Bay United Soccer Club and California School for the Blind. Come Out, and Let's Play. Click here to register.

For all A&O events call or email Lori Gray to confirm your attendance.

lori@borp.org 510-843-4398 - Call only after 10:00 AM

Space is limited at all A&O events. Please be sure to sign up early and, if you find you are unable to attend, let us know as soon as possible so that another interested participant has a chance to join the fun. Email Lori for the complete calendar.

Reminder: To keep up to date on the latest protocols from BORP around masking, vaccination requirements, and more, please visit borp.org/covid-guidelines. BORP has pandemic-related safety protocols (masking and vaccination requirements) for indoor and outdoor activities, the Adventures & Outings program, and the Adaptive Cycling Center for all individuals aged 5 years and older.

Our Facebook page features what’s happening at BORP, news about adaptive sports, fitness, and recreation, and other issues of interest to the disability community. BORP is also on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Follow, like, and subscribe to us across all your social media platforms!

Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to improve the health, independence and social integration of people with physical disabilities and visual impairments through sports, fitness and recreation programs. www.borp.org 

Image: BORP logo in black, a stylized drawing of person in a moving wheelchair plus the words BORP adaptive sports and recreation