 Blind Fitness and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments are teaming up for CycleMAYnia! Come pedal with us on May 21 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for an afternoon of movement and connection as we cruise the scenic Santa Barbara waterfront on surrey bikes. These multi-seated bikes are perfect for our blind and low vision community to enjoy a fun and inclusive group ride. Let’s get outdoors, move our bodies, and raise awareness of what’s possible with vision loss. Volunteer Guide Training will be included at this event. When: Wednesday, May 21st from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Where: Wheel Fun Rentals 24 E. Mason St., Santa Barbara CA 93101. There is a public parking lot located on Mason St. and Helena Ave. across from the Hotel Californian. Who: The entire community is invited to join our bike ride! You're welcome to bring your own wheels and meet us in front of Wheels Fun Rentals. Blind, low vision participants and volunteers who will be riding a Surrey, please RSVP by May 19th in order for us to secure the correct number of bikes. Event Schedule:1:00-1:15pm: Check-in, Meet & Greet 1:15-1:30pm: Bike & Team Pairing 1:30-2:15pm: Surrey bike ride along Santa Barbara waterfront towards Bird Refuge 1:45-2:15pm: Volunteer Guide Training 2:15-2:45pm: Bike back to Wheel Fun Rentals 2:45-3pm: Closing circle Blind and low vision participants and volunteers RSVP by May 19th Questions or concerns? Please contact Tania at: [email protected] To be added to our mailing list please click the below link so you can stay informed of future Blind Fitness happenings: https://blindfitness.org/subscribe/
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 Description: The Blind Fitness Beach Walk & Run is a wonderful opportunity to get outdoors, move your body, connect with others, and help raise awareness for the blind and low vision community. Join us Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9:30am - 11:30am. Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025 (Upcoming Dates: June 7th & July 12) Time: 9:30am-11:30am *Mandatory new volunteer orientation at 9am* Who: All people who are blind or have low vision, along with their family, friends, and community members. RSVP: To help us secure the proper amount of guides, please register by Thursday, May 1, 2025. Location: East Beach parking lot, at west Cabrillo parking lot near Cabrillo Pavilion Bathhouse. Nearest address is 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara CA 93103. We congregate at the end of the west parking lot near the men’s public restroom, outdoor showers and bike racks. Look for the Blind Fitness flag. If parking in the public lot, please be sure to pay at the pay station upon arrival. There is a pay station located next to our meeting spot. *Please note that there is a fee even for those with a disabled placard. Schedule:
Suggested donation: $10 per participant/volunteer RSVP: Please register by Thursday, May 1, 2025. Questions or concerns? Please contact Tania at: [email protected]
 iTogether, in partnership with Anacapa School, we will be riding surrey bikes with a group of middle school students and teachers. Our Blind Fitness participants will help educate and spread awareness of the blind and low vision community. Come pedal with us!
We will be renting surrey bikes from Wheel Fun Rentals. A surrey bike is a four-wheeled quadricycle, with a two, four or six-seated covered carriage and has an open bench seat where everyone can pedal together. With two steering wheels, the surrey bike is perfect for people who are blind or have low vision to bike around and engage in physical activity while also enjoying a fun social event. This is an opportunity to get outdoors, move your body, connect with others, and help educate the public of the abilities of people with vision loss. We do not need volunteers for this event. Blind and low vision participants, please RSVP by April 21st to help us secure the proper amount of support and equipment. Please register below or email Tania at [email protected] Who: All people who are blind or have low vision. Blind and low vision participants, please RSVP by emailing at [email protected] in order for us to secure the proper amount of support and equipment. When: Wednesday, April 23 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Where: Meet in front of Wheel Fun Rentals located at 24 E. Mason St., Santa Barbara CA 93101 Suggested donation: $10 per participant/volunteer Agenda: 1-1:15pm: Check-in, meet & greet introductions 1:15-1:45pm: Surrey bike ride along Santa Barbara waterfront towards Bird Refuge 1:45-2:15pm: Snacks, Connection and Volunteer guide training 2:15-2:45pm: Bike back and return to Wheel Fun Rentals 2:45-3pm: Closing circle  Description: The Blind Fitness Beach Walk & Run is a wonderful opportunity to get outdoors, move your body, connect with others, and help raise awareness for the blind and low vision community. Join us Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 9:30am - 11:30am. Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 (Upcoming Dates: May 3rd & June 7th) Time: 9:30am-11:30am *Mandatory new volunteer orientation at 9am* Who: All people who are blind or have low vision, along with their family, friends, and community members. RSVP: To help us secure the proper amount of guides, please register by Thursday, April 10, 2025. Location: East Beach parking lot, at west Cabrillo parking lot near Cabrillo Pavilion Bathhouse. Nearest address is 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara CA 93103. We congregate at the end of the west parking lot near the men’s public restroom, outdoor showers and bike racks. Look for the Blind Fitness flag. If parking in the public lot, please be sure to pay at the pay station upon arrival. There is a pay station located next to our meeting spot. *Please note that there is a fee even for those with a disabled placard. Schedule:
Suggested donation: $10 per participant/volunteer RSVP: Please register by Thursday, April 10, 2025. Questions? Email Tania:
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