Asheville
Welcome to the Asheville, North Carolina Chapter!
We provide life changing, community based, adaptive adventure sports for people with physical disabilities in Asheville and the surrounding communities.
Our current adaptive programs at this location include:
New to Catalyst Sports? Create an account below to see all events and register to participate in a program or to volunteer with us.
Existing participants/volunteers: Login below to check or make changes to your account and to see upcoming events.
Contact: asheville@catalystsports.org
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Adaptive Mountain Biking
Experience the thrill of being in nature with our Adaptive Mountain Bike Program!
Location: The Asheville rides rotate between different trail heads within our region
Riders and Volunteers sign up below to attend.
Mark your Calendars!
More details & registration links to be posted as the ride approaches
Rides are dependent on weather & trail conditions
aMTB Group Rides & Events
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Jan: 1/13 - Gateway Trails - Old Fort, NC
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Feb: 2/11 - Dupont State Forest
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March: 3/23 - Ride Kanuga Bike Park
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Volunteer Appreciation event: March 23 6-8pm at The Riveter
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April: 4/5 & 4/6 - NIGHT RIDE at Dupont State Forest! Demo lights provided by Outbound Lighting
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May: 5/5 - Ride Kanuga Bike Park - Athlete Registration - Volunteer Registration
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June: 6/23 - Gateway Trails, Old Fort, NC
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July: 7/27 - Supported by Cognative MTB
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August: 8/10
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End of Summer Jam adaptive race at Ride Kanuga Bike Park 8/31-9/2
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Sept: 9/14-9/15 Great Smoky Mountain National Park
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Oct: 10/19
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AMBC Fall Fest, Knoxville 11/1 - 11/3
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Nov: 11/23 - Pisgah National Forest w/ The Hub Bike Shop
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Dec: 12/7
Adaptive Greenway Rides
The Asheville Chapter aims to launch a greenway series in 2024.
Check back later for details
Community Rides
We are working closely with other group rides in our community to offer support for adaptive riders
Details to come!
Adaptive Rock Climbing
Indoor Rock Climbing: We host monthly adaptive climbing clinics for youth and adults with a wide range of physical disabilities. These sessions are open to all levels of climber from those who have never climbed before to experienced climbers looking for regular opportunities to climb with others.
Location: The Riveter – 701 Old Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
Time: 4th Saturday of each month. 4pm – 6pm
Volunteer: Interested in supporting our adaptive climbers? We require belay certified volunteers for this role. All climbing volunteers must complete our adaptive climbing volunteer training before beginning. Register below to get started.
Register below to climb or volunteer. You will be required to create an Adaptive Athlete or Volunteer account the 1st time you register.
Special Climbing Events in Asheville
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Volunteers Needed - Unbroken Spirit Veteran Climb - July 23, 2024 8:45 - Noon
Outreach Events
We welcome all of the Catalyst Crew to volunteer or visit our catalyst table
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2024 Get In Gear Fest - May 4, 2024 12-5pm - Register to Volunteer Here
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Old Fort Fest - June 1, 2024 10am - 3pm - Registration coming soon
Our Community Partners
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