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Archive for July 2017

Camping Options Increasing

By Bonnie Lewkowicz on July 26, 2017 No Comments
Cabin at Clear Lake State Park

Cabin at Clear Lake State Park

For those that enjoy camping in Northern California but no longer want to or can’t sleep on the ground, there’s good news. Rustic cabins are popping up at State and local parks. The newer cabins being installed are fairly similar in design and amenities so you mostly know what to expect from site to site. The unfurnished cabins typically sleep 4-6 in platform beds (some bunk beds), and you must bring your own bedding and in some instances mattress pads. There’s no kitchen or cooking inside the cabin, but outside you’ll find a barbecue, fire pit, and picnic table. Many are equipped with electricity, heaters, and lights, and some even have cooling fans. Rates range from $60-$100. Disabled discount passes generally don’t apply.

Here is just a sampling

North Coast: Patrick’s Point State Park, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

Clear Lake: Clear Lake State Park

Shasta: MacArthur Burney Falls State Park

Bay Area: Samual P. Taylor State Park and Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa. One is  coming this fall at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore.

 

Categories : Access Northern California, adventures-and-outings, BORP General Interest, Uncategorized
Tags : Access Northern California, adventures and outings, borp, camping, Disability

BORP Cycling Assistant Abdullah Mojaddidi Talks About Training, Nutrition, and the Revolution!

By Betsy Dorsett on July 21, 2017 No Comments

With Revolution fundraising and training in full swing, we thought we’d check in with BORP Adaptive Cycling Assistant Abdullah Mojaddidi to find out how he trains and gets ready for big bike rides.

Abdullah focused on the road ahead rides his Top End hand cycle

Tell us a little bit about yourself

I am a 31-year-old SCI athlete who has been involved with BORP 4 years now. After one year of being involved with BORP’s adaptive cycling program, cycling became my new favorite passion. It’s now been almost 3 years as a staff member for the adaptive cycling program!

What’s one interesting or unexpected fact about yourself?

On average, I hand cycle at least 60 miles a week

What kind of bike do you ride?

I ride a Top End Force RX

What is your favorite thing about cycling?

My favorite part about cycling is the body position that I am in. As a paraplegic for 11 years now, sitting is painful. On the bike, laying so low to the ground and recumbent, my body feels so relaxed and comfortable. My other favorite part is, of course, going fast!

How do you train for longer rides?

To train for longer rides, I focus on proper diet and long periods of physical training. Since cycling is an aerobic exercise, I prepare my body two days in advance in diet or calorie intake. I typically consume 1,500 to 2000 calories a day. Physical training occurs 6 times a week in a gym or on the cycle for at least 1 hour. If I am in the gym, my workout consists of high repetition and low weights. On the bicycle, I have to at least average above 100 cycles per minute for more than one hour.

Do you try to eat any specific the day/night before a long ride?

Yes!  I drink plenty of electrolytes and eat fewer carbohydrates and more protein. While carbohydrates break down faster than protein, they both provide the long lasting energy an athlete needs to go that extra mile.

What about the morning of–what do you like to have for breakfast before a ride or race?

I typically have three servings of proteins, 2 servings of carbs and one cup of a smoothie with vitamins, chia seeds, flax seeds, and apple cider vinegar

What’s your favorite fuel to keep you going while you’re cycling?

I enjoy bringing snacks like cliff bars, protein bars, and plenty of water and coconut water!

What’s one piece of advice you have for other hand cyclists?

“If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail”

What is your favorite part of the Revolution?

My favorite part of the Revolution is seeing people enjoy a well-deserved massage after a long ride!

 


The Revolution Ride & Festival is BORP’s most important annual fundraising event, but it’s also a lot of fun! The event brings together the entire BORP community, including cyclists of all ages and abilities, for a day of riding bikes, having fun and celebrating in California’s beautiful Wine Country.

The money raised for the Revolution provides critical support for all of BORP’s programs, from wheelchair basketball to power soccer to adventures and outings, and everything in between. At BORP, we believe that sports and recreation provide a path to greater achievement to which all people should have access, and the Revolution helps us make that a reality for people physical disabilities and visual impairments in the greater Bay Area.

Join us at the Revolution!

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Revolution hand cyclists cheers as she rides toward the camera

Categories : Uncategorized

2017 FIPFA World Cup

By Jonathan Newman on July 17, 2017 No Comments

The 2017 FIPFA World Cup in Kissimmee, FL was a world class competition with thrilling play, heart-rending controversy, and great sportsmanship!

10 countries qualified for the competition and the big target was on TEAM USA, who was going for an unprecedented 3rd consecutive championship.

Captained by 3 time USA team member, Michael Archer and 2 time USA team member, Jordan Dickey, the USA steamrolled through Pool A and finished 4-0, giving up only 1 goal. In Pool B France and England dominated the competition and France finished on top of Pool A by virtue of their 2-1 win over England.

In the semi-finals, France made quick work of Australia while the USA edged England (2-1). This game featured a big controversy over a disallowed England goal which would have tied the game late. The call held up and the finals matchup was USA v France (as it was in World Cup #1 in Tokyo in 2007 which the USA won on sudden death kicks-from-the-mark).

In the final, the USA came out strong and just missed scoring in the first minute. The French were on their heels throughout the opening 5 minutes but weathered the relentless USA attack and started putting pressure on the USA. That pressure created a French scoring opportunity about 1/2 way through the first half and the French capitalized to take a 1-0 lead. The USA came back on a penalty kick and a set play and went up 2-1, but France got to 2-2 on a brilliant counter-attack. The half ended 2-2.

In the 2nd half the play was end to end but France dominated possession and neutralized the USA’s potent passing game. A late score by the French put them up 3-2 but did not end the drama as the USA pressed the attack. However, the French were equal to the defensive challenge and scored another goal on a penalty to win the title 4-2.

After 3 years it seems very strange for the journey to be over. As I look back I am very grateful to have been a part of this team and thankful for all the generous love and support I/we received on the way. Don’t know where the 2021 World Cup will be but I’m ready to go!

United, Strong, Able, TEAM USA!!!

US versus Uruguay at the FIPFA World Cup

Photo by Scot Goodman. Click here to go to his gallery.

Final Standings

  1. France
  2. USA
  3. England
  4. Australia
  5. Japan
  6. Ireland
  7. Argentina
  8. Uruguay
  9. Denmark
  10. Canada
Categories : BORP Adult Sports, BORP Fitness, BORP General Interest, power-soccer
Tags : Adaptive Sports, borp, BORP Power Soccer, Disability, FIPFA World Cup, Power Soccer, Team USA, US Power Soccer, USPSA

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