By Dave Branco

Blazing adaptive trail

Adaptive friendly trail planned for Pidherny

Jan 12, 2021 | 3:21 PM

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PRINCE GEORGE – A long-time mountain bike enthusiast is taking the lead at developing a new adaptive bike trail that will incorporate a wide range of riders, with a focus on riders who require adapted bikes to fit their physical ability.

The goal is to raise $80,000, create a trail, and have it completed by the end of the summer.

If everything goes to plan for the team of local trail builders adaptive mountain bikes will be racing down the hill at Pidherny together with other mountain bikers.

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A few years ago mountain biker and trail builder Devon Budd met some adaptive riders at the Pidherny recreation site, who were limited in what trails they could ride. Following that conversation, he began his mission to make an all-adaptive mountain bike trail.

According to Mike Riediger with Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association, the sport of adaptive mountain biking is growing in popularity and this latest trail building initiative is good news for the sport.

The goal is to raise funds and grants to design and develop a new intermediate flow trail that is adaptive cycling friendly.

If all the funding falls into place construction will begin with a local building crew this summer.

People wanting to donate are encouraged to do so online at Pidherny Flow and Adaptive Friendly Trail.