BORP News & Updates
Celebrating the 27th Annual BORP Goalball Tournament
On December 7th, 2024 BORP hosted our 27th Annual Goalball Tournament, and it was a resounding success! Players traveled from across California to compete in this thrilling event and the only tournament of its kind in the region. The tournament wouldn’t have been possible without
The BORP Bay Area Ballerz Hit the Court
This season, BORP is proud to introduce the Bay Area Ballerz, the region’s first-ever Division III wheelchair basketball team. With a dedicated roster of eight players, the Ballerz are already making their mark on the court. Competing in two tournaments so far this season—in Sacramento
Bringing BORP’s Mission to the Classroom
This December, BORP’s Program Associate Jorge Macias and Cycling Program Assistant/SCI Outreach Coordinator Alex Aupart had the privilege of visiting two San Francisco elementary schools to introduce students to the exciting world of adaptive recreation. Through interactive presentations delivered in both English and Spanish, Jorge
BORP Completes CIL Intern Program
When The Center For Independent Living (CIL) offered BORP the opportunity to host an intern we jumped at the chance, and were delighted when Drew Sperling joined our team down at the Cycling Center. If you’ve visited the Cycling Center recently you’ve undoubtably met Andrew
SF Cycling’s Int’l Reach
This is Matias, a 24 year old Norwegian exchange student at SFSU, wanting to tell you about the great time me and my family were having with the BORP-bikes last week. I got in touch with Jay Bain and BORP after getting it recommended
2024 Season Recap
Thank you to everyone for such a wonderful season! 2024 was our biggest one yet with 280 user days serving 175 unique people! Please check out this short slideshow capturing some of the fun of this great 2024 season. The winter is our off-season so it’ll be
ReLaunch of BORP Tandem Group Rides for the Blind
Calling all blind and low vision riders! BORP is working hard to get our tandem group rides happening again. Our most recent ride on Saturday November 2nd was a huge success! We had a group of youth riding tandem trikes and a second group riding
A Fresh Start for the BORP Bay Cruisers: Welcoming Coaches Molly Bloom and Michelle Jenkins
Our youth wheelchair basketball team, the BORP Bay Cruisers are starting their season with some exciting changes. We’re excited to welcome Head Coach Molly Bloom and Assistant Coach Michelle Jenkins, who bring a fresh perspective, immense wheelchair basketball experience, and a shared commitment to building
