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We’re still BLOWN AWAY by your support last weekend! What a way to celebrate 15 years of Catalyst Sports! From our Community Ride to the Summit Soirée, we celebrated the people, partnerships, and adventures that have shaped the last 15 years—and raised more than $80,000 to help more people with physical disabilities experience the power of adaptive sports! To our sponsors, donors, vendors, volunteers, athletes, and everyone who made these celebrations possible: THANK YOU! We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together next! And a HUGE congratulations to Leland from Ohio, winner of our ICE Sprint X Pixel Electric Trike giveaway! 🎉

⛷️ Registration opens THIS Sunday, November 1! Join us January 25–28, 2027, at @beechmtn in North Carolina for the 45th Annual Adaptive Learn to Ski/Snowboard Event! This event welcomes individuals ages 5 to 70+ with a wide range of physical disabilities and diagnoses, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, limb differences and amputations, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, visual impairments, and more. Participants will receive instruction tailored to your abilities, goals, and experience level. We also welcome veterans and active-duty military and encourage family participation! 📅 January 25–28, 2027 📍 Beech Mountain Resort, North Carolina 📝 Registration opens November 1 — spots fill quickly! Set a reminder and register at the link in our bio, or head to: www.catalystsports.org/adaptiveskiweek Interested in sponsorship? Reach out to frankie@catalystsports.org!

Don't miss your chance to win! We're giving you a chance to win an ICE Sprint X Pixel Electric Recumbent Trike, valued at $9,899! Designed with shorter riders and kids in mind, this trike is ready for adventure—and it could be yours! The best part? You don't have to be present to win! Plus, every entry supports Catalyst Sports' mission to create adventure opportunities for people with physical disabilities. ⏰Entries close Saturday, October 24, at 9 PM ET. 👉 Enter now: https://givebutter.com/c/catalyst-sports-2026-summit-soiree-axf38b/auction See the website for official rules, terms, and eligibility requirements.

What an INCREDIBLE Labor Day weekend! 🚵‍♂️🔥 For the fifth year in a row, Catalyst Sports joined Ride Kanuga’s End of Summer Jam to bring adaptive mountain biking to the weekend. This year’s adaptive race followed an Enduro format, giving our riders experience that helps prepare them to compete in officially sanctioned races. We had a fantastic turnout, more race categories than ever before, and plenty of unforgettable moments. (We’re just going to pretend the heat wasn’t one of them. 😅) One of our adaptive riders, a quadriplegic, had only ever spent about 20 minutes on a bike during a previous demo with us. This weekend, he not only took on the skills clinic and CRUSHED IT—he also rode the race course! That’s what this is all about: creating access so people with physical disabilities can experience the thrill, freedom, and community of adventure. Weekends like this don’t happen without an incredible community behind them. A huge thank you to: - @ride_kanuga - @pisgahareasorba - @grumpysbikeshop - @fox factory - @cognativemtb - @team.mb.adventures We’re also grateful to @amptbiking for making the trip down from Kentucky to support the race. We really are better together. Anyone else already counting down to next year? 🙌

Have you heard? We're celebrating 15 years of Catalyst Sports with a Soirée this fall, and you're invited! Tickets are officially live for the Catalyst Sports Summit Soirée! Join us at the Catalyst Sports Adaptive Bike Shop as we celebrate 15 years of creating access to adventure for people with physical disabilities. Guests will enjoy delicious food, signature cocktails, live music, a silent auction, and our bourbon pull. Every ticket supports Catalyst Sports’ work to expand access to adaptive sports and life-changing outdoor experiences. Saturday, October 24, 2026 (please note the updated date) 6:30 PM Catalyst Sports Adaptive Bike Shop 1310 White Street SW, Unit E Atlanta, GA 30310 We cannot wait to celebrate 15 years of adventure, inclusion, and community with you! Tickets are limited, so reserve yours today at the link in our bio!

Spots are still available for our annual Veterans 9/11 Memorial Climb! Join us September 11–13 at Red River Gorge, KY for a weekend of outdoor climbing, community, and challenge with fellow veterans with physical disabilities. 🧗 Climbing gear provided 🏡 Accessible lodging included 🍽️ All meals provided 🙌 No prior climbing experience required Come be part of one of the longest-running Catalyst Sports' traditions! 👉 Register today at the link in our bio! Or visit www.CatalystSports.org/special-events #moveunitedwarfighter #adaptivesports

🚨 Keep the votes coming! Catalyst Sports is an honoree for the 2026 @defender Service Awards, and you can vote once every day through August 14! Winning would provide a customized Defender 130 and $30,000 to help us bring adaptive sports and outdoor adventure to more people with physical disabilities across the Southeast. 💥 Vote today, then sign up for daily reminders so you do not miss a day! Vote: https://www.landroverusa.com/experiences/events-and-sponsorships/defender-service-awards/vote/honorees.html#voting-now-open Daily reminders: http://eepurl.com/jnYGRI #CatalystSports #DefenderServiceAwards #AdaptiveSports #AccessibleAdventure #VoteDaily

💥 BIG NEWS! Catalyst Sports is a once again finalist for the 2026 @defender Service Awards, presented by Chase, in the Defender Service Honorees category! The winner will receive a customized Defender 130 vehicle designed to meet their organization’s needs, plus a $30,000 award to advance their mission. For Catalyst Sports, this would mean bringing adaptive sports and outdoor adventure to even more people with physical disabilities across the Southeast. And the best part? 👉 YOU decide who wins! 🗓️ Vote daily from July 29-August 14 ✅ One vote per person, every day 📧 Sign up for daily reminders so you never miss a chance to vote We know life gets busy, so we’re making it easy. Sign up to receive a daily email with a direct voting link. One click, one vote and a big impact for accessible adventure! 🔗 Opt in and vote through the link in our bio! #DefenderServiceAwards #Chase

Adaptive youth programs are coming to Atlanta this summer! ☀️ Catalyst Sports is offering two FREE 4-week Saturday programs for youth ages 6–18 with physical disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to build their cycling and climbing skills with all adaptive equipment provided and trained volunteers supporting them every step of the way. 🧗 Youth Climbing Program August 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Central Rock Gym - Atlanta (@crg.atlanta) 🚲 Youth Cycling Program July 11, 18, 25, August 1 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 4342 Floyd Rd, Mableton, GA Find more details and register below: www.catalystsports.org/atlanta Questions? Contact macey@catalystsports.org

We’re looking for volunteers! Catalyst Sports Atlanta is growing, and we’re looking for volunteers to help keep adaptive adventure accessible across our local programs. We currently need volunteers for: 🚴 Adaptive Cycling 🚵 Adaptive Mountain Biking 🛶 Adaptive Kayaking 🧗 Adaptive Climbing You do not need to be an expert athlete to get involved. We’re looking for people who are dependable, encouraging, and excited to help create inclusive outdoor experiences for people with physical disabilities. Volunteers help with everything from program setup and gear support to athlete assistance, encouragement, and creating a welcoming community at each event. If you love the outdoors, believe adventure should be accessible to everyone, and want to be part of a fun, mission-driven team, we’d love to have you join us. 👉 Interested in volunteering with the Atlanta chapter? Email macey@catalystsports.org or visit catalystsports.org/volunteer! Help us spread the word — tag someone who would make a great Catalyst Sports volunteer!

Thanks to Misty Mountain, our Challenge for Access comes with a little extra motivation this year… 👀 Everyone who registers for Challenge for Access Atlanta and DC will be entered into a drawing for a free harness gift certificate from Misty Mountain! Challenge for Access is a one-day climbing and fundraising challenge supporting adaptive sports and outdoor adventure for people with physical disabilities. Form a team or climb solo Choose your goal: 5, 10, 20, or 50 routes in 3 hours Raise support + climb for access 📍 Atlanta – June 6 @ @crg.atlanta 📍 DC – June 28 @sportrock Alexandria Adventure belongs to everyone. Come be part of it! Register at the links in our bio!

What made The Alabama Potluck so special was the people. Adaptive athletes, volunteers, guides, families, and friends from across the Southeast came together to share time outdoors, build skills, and create real connection. It was a reminder of what is possible when people with physical disabilities are empowered to accomplish what was previously out of reach. "My life would not be the same if I did not have Catalyst". Check out the full video in our Bio! Huge thank you to Climb Beyond the Barrier, all of our sponsors, and especially Hanger Foundation for helping make weekends like this possible. Sponsors : @wheelable_wilderness @hangerfoundation @climbing4change @fiddleheadnc @climbbeyondthebarrier @centralrockgym & Friends of Charles Wilgus! #AdaptiveClimbing #InclusiveOutdoors #CatalystSports #ClimbBeyondTheBarrier #TheAlabamaPotluck #AdaptiveSports #OutdoorCommunity

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