Adaptive Cycling Program and Center
BORP’s Adaptive Cycling Center in Berkeley is open for group rides and independent riding and training. We have over 50 handcycles, tandems, recumbent trikes, and therapeutic trikes in adult and youth sizes.
BORP's Cycling Program is Open!
Spring Hours:
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Tuesday: 1pm - 7pm
Thursday: 1pm - 7pm
Independent Rides
Once you have been trained you can use our cycles and ride independently or with friends on over 40 miles of Bike Trails right from our Center. Train three times a week if you want! Youth under 18 must ride with a parent or guardian, or on one of our youth group rides. If you’re new to BORP cycling please call or email before coming.
Group Rides
Group Rides leave from the Cycling Center weekly and we have monthly away rides to routes around Northern California. Check our calendar for the upcoming schedule.
Fast Group Ride: 10 am Saturday
Be ready to roll at 10 am on your bike or a BORP bike for a social training ride on the Bay Trail.
Youth Group Rides Start in May!
Youth with adults welcome any time!
Youth riders must contact BORP in advance of riding. Please email cycling@borp.org or call the Cycling Program at (510) 849-4663. You can reach the Bike House at (510) 848-2930.
Check out our Events Calendar for scheduled away rides.
Tandem Rides for People with Visual Impairments:
BORP has trained tandem pilots and tandem bikes for riders who are blind or have visual impairments. We have monthly group rides and opportunities for individual training. Contact us for details.
Map and Directions:
Map and Directions to BORP Cycling Center
BORP's kids receive 26 free handcycles thru the incredible generosity of Clif Bar and Athletes Helping Athletes (the non-profit arm of Roadrunner Sports).
Great Volunteers and Interns always needed!
Our cycling program exists because of the dedication of BORP volunteers and interns. If you are enthusiastic about outdoor exercise, cycling, and adpative sports - we need you! We especially need strong cyclists interested in riding Tandems with some of our riders. Please contact us by phone or email to learn more at: cycling@borp.org or at (510) 849-4663.
Ride Maps
Check out some of the rides available from the BORP Cycling Center by clicking on the links below:
Richmond Marina Old Ford Factory - 18 miles