Cycling Program volunteers serve as athlete escorts during training sessions. The rides are relaxed and range from five to ten miles per session. The ability to ride long distances is not required and we provide all of the necessary equipment including a bicycle to use. Each volunteer also receives a helmet and water bottle to keep. We do require that all volunteers, like our athletes, wear their helmet when riding.
Family members and friends of the athletes are encouraged
to volunteer to share in the experience.
Our volunteers, once registered, are not required to commit to a minimum number of hours or days in order to qualify. Our training schedule is Tuesday 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm & Saturday 10:15 am to 12:15 pm., June thru August.
To volunteer, simply complete a Volunteer Application and mail it to the address on the form.
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Volunteers who ride with our cycling team don't have to be expert cyclists or ride long distance. They can have some fun and get some really good exercise who helping other enjoy the sport of cycling.
As a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, the Special Olympics Westmoreland County Cycling Program relies on donations to provide cycling training and competitions free of charge to athletes and their families. We provide all of the necessary equipment including bicycles and helmets to all participants so that anyone can enjoy the sport of cycling without the worry of cost.
In addition to the bicycles and helmets, your donation helps to pay for equipment maintenance and insurance, uniforms and operating supplies.
If you agree that cycling is a great sport for all to enjoy, help us make
this possible by making a tax deductible donation today. Simply
complete the
Cycling
Program Donor Form and mail it to the address listed.
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This is the trail with your financial support
and with the help of volunteers.
This is the trail when we do nothing.
We have also participated in the national Make A Difference Day, sponsored by USA Today, by cleaning up the entire length of the Five Star Trail.
Take a look at our Activities Page to see some photos are to read about our various community service projects accomplished as TEAM Special Olympics. Back to Top
Our area is fortunate to have many bicycle and walking
trails that enable cyclists to enjoy safe riding on flat, well-maintained
surfaces through some of the most beautiful scenery found anywhere.
Pennsylvania ranks first in the United States for the number of miles of
bicycle and walking trails converted from former railroad lines. Most if not all of the trails in our
area are supported by a vast volunteer network of Pennsylvania residents
who feel that cycling is an important but in-expensive way for all of us
to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Source:
http://pittsburgh.about.com/library/weekly/aa071500a.htm
Our cycling team has the opportunity to ride only because of the Five Star
Trail from Greensburg to Youngwood. Road cycling would simply be too
dangerous for our athletes and volunteers to enjoy.
Select a trail name to see photos of the trails in our area. Simply
beautiful and another reason we love to ride.
Corporate Sponsor
Murry Corporate Park
Export PA 15632
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