Who We Are
Twin Cities Adaptive Cycling (TCAC) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit adaptive bike share program for youth & adults with disabilities. Located on the Midtown Greenway Trail in South Minneapolis, TCAC has over 30 different kinds of adaptive bikes that we make available for regular use. Our trained and experienced staff and volunteers provide instruction on bike operation for those who are new to adaptive cycling. We also provide tandem pilot services for individuals who are visually impaired, or need extra riding support. You can think of us like a bike lending library — sign up for the adaptive bike you want to use and come take it for a spin during our open hours.
Why we do what we do
Minneapolis ranks among the top cities for biking in the country! The city itself has 129 miles of on-street bikeways and 97 miles of off-street paths. Considering this impressive infrastructure and the numerous health benefits of cycling, we believe EVERYONE should have equal access to cycling. High costs, storage, and bike transport are common barriers to cycling among individuals living with a disability.
At TCAC we recognize these challenges and seek to eliminate these barriers by offering low-cost use of our adaptive bikes and equipment.
Our Mission
To enhance independence and build community through outdoor adaptive cycling.
WHY CYCLING?
At TCAC we believe that regular participation in cycling can lead to improved physical and mental health, greater independence, and empower individuals with disabilities to take new risks and expand from their cycling experiences into their life choices. Adaptive cycling allows individuals living with a disability to be outdoors in their community, experience increased mobility, and improve strength and cardiovascular fitness. Cycling also provides opportunities to socialize with others and can increase feelings of self-worth and autonomy.
Staff
Caito Bowles-Roth
Co-Founder and Program Director
TCAC Co-Founder and Program Director Caito Bowles-Roth is an Occupational Therapist (OT) and lifelong cyclist. In 2014, she combined her OT skills with a passion for cycling by working as an Adaptive Cycling Program Assistant for the Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program (BORP) in Berkeley, California. At BORP, she witnessed the positive and transformative role cycling can play in the lives of those with disabilities, both on and off the bike.
During visits back to her native city of Minneapolis, she noticed that few opportunities existed for individuals with disabilities to ride bicycles, especially if they could not afford to purchase their own. Determined to make cycling more available to those living with disabilities and limited resources, she moved back to South Minneapolis and opened TCAC in June of 2017.
Tommy Dixon
Co-Founder and Operations Manager
BOARD MEMBERS
Caito Bowles-Roth
Executive Director
Reid Johnson
Treasurer
Todd Douma
Board Member
Nicole Plan
Board Member
If you are interested in joining our board of directors please contact:
Caito Bowles-Roth
Program Director
612-208-8764
tcacycling@gmail.com
Hours
Tuesdays: 3pm - 8pm
Wednesdays: 4pm - 8pm
Saturdays: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Location
We are located on the Athletic Field of Sullivan STEAM/Anishinabe Academy Look for 2 gray shipping containers.