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International Travel for an International World Cup Race… Finally

Traveling internationally for the first time since the pandemic is something I will always remember. Since the first World Cup Race was actually going to take place in Belgium, I was both excited and nervous. Excited because I finally get to compete against some of the best in the world and nervous because I am traveling overseas for the first time in a long time as well as, well I AM COMPETING AGAINST SOME OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!!...

June 24, 2021Read more...

US Paracycling Open

Day 1 - TRAVEL DAY As I sit in the terminal waiting to board the flight from Houston to Huntsville, I am relieved when I see  my bike and wheels go up the conveyor belt into the airplane. That, to me, is the most stressful part about the travel day is 1, that all my equipment arrives and 2, that it arrives safely. The plan for when I arrive in Huntsville will be pretty easy. Just a van, check into the...

April 27, 2021Read more...

Hard Work

Whats the reward for hard work? More hard work. After having a pretty successful Swamp Classic and getting some of the rust from the lack of racing knocked off, there is no time for celebrations or for time off. This is not one of the goals from this 2021 year. The ultimate goal is the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Since this is the goal, I need to get back to my training sessions right away. Racing is fun and, honestly, the...

March 20, 2021Read more...

Back to Racing Day 5

Day 5 Race Day 2, the Crit. This day did not start at all how I wanted it to. After a good road race and time trial, my bike decided it did not want to cooperate this morning. For some reason, my rear derailleur became completely unresponsive to any input. Luckily, the guys from Carbonbike USA were there to lend me a hand and to lend me an operable rear derailleur. After changing the part and getting changed into my Team...

March 3, 2021Read more...

Back to Racing Day 4

Day 4 Race Day is finally here and I am nervous and anxious. The road race is the first race to begin and I know the bike is good, I know that I have had good training the last year, and I know the course. It is time to get out there and ride. It is time to have fun and trust my training. We are all lined up and it is time to go.  As I cross the finish line I...

February 24, 2021Read more...

Back to Racing Day 3

Day 3 Race Day Eve, but the course recon is very important. It is not a hard training day, but just a day to stay loose and get a good, updated look at the course the race will be on. If I have not raced the course before, it gives me the opportunities to get used to the turns. In cases like the Swamp Classic, I have raced this same course in previous years so I am just getting a refresher...

February 22, 2021Read more...

Back to Racing Day 2

Day 2 Bikes are unpacked and ready for a little bit of training to get used to this Florida humidity and time zone. We are riding with Team USA Paracyclist, Brandon Lyons, around his community. He has welcomed into his home for a couple days before we all race in the Swamp Classic. The ride was relatively flat and long. It was good to ride outside and with other handcyclists. My training typically consists of either riding on the trainer inside...

February 17, 2021Read more...

Back to Racing

Day 1 Finally flying out to a race for the first time in a year. I am very excited and very nervous at the same time. Along with getting ready for a race, I am preparing to leave my wife and 2 year old daughter for the first time in a year. They are just as excited and nervous as I am. Excited because I am finally racing after spending so many hours of so many days of the last year...

February 16, 2021Read more...

New Year, New Team

Hey everyone, my name is Ryan Pinney and I am excited to be a part of Team Posaibilities this season! I was born, raised, and live in Phoenix, Arizona. I have a wife, Meagan, and daughter, Addison that have been a huge support in my journey as a Handcyclist. I have raced for the Air Force in both the Warrior Games and the Invictus Games, I was previously a member the Paralyzed Veterans of America Racing Team, and have been...

January 19, 2021Read more...

New Bike

The past year and a half has been challenging. I didn't get to race at all really due to recovering from a bike accident and a car accident, which both involved vehicles. I've been training nonstop in the gym and getting my equipment ready for the new race season. I finally got a handcycle I can call my own and I can't wait to finally race in it. It's been through many adjustments and probably needs a few more but...

January 11, 2019Read more...