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North Shore leading the way in adaptive mountain biking

WATCH: The North Shore Mountain Bike Association is becoming a world leader in providing an outdoor arena that's accessible to everyone and as Aaron McArthur reports, their inclusive effort will soon extend to Mount Seymour – Sep 17, 2018

The Bobsled Trail on Mount Fromme sees thousands of riders each week, including people on bikes not usually seen on the North Shore.

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The North Shore Mountain Bike Association is trying to promote the use of adaptive bikes designed for people with disabilities.

The association is behind a construction project that is part of the Trails for All program.

Three trails on Mt. Seymour will be re-graded and widened and made into a totally accessible loop.

“Three-wheel bikes are a little different than a two-wheel bike where they tip over differently and corner differently,” trail builder Pat Podolski said.

If it’s done right, able-bodied riders won’t notice the difference. The Bobsled Trail is wider with features that can accommodate wider three-wheeled bikes.

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The association hopes that making trails more accessible will attract newcomers to the sport.

The Mt. Seymour trails are being funded through a mix of government grants and private sponsorship and donations from the public.

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