Cycling
I would like to share this with you how important it is to have a cycling association for deaf cyclists in your country. This would eep your cyclists well informed and to stay fit and healthy. The United States Deaf Cycling Association - USDCA, California Deaf Wheelers - CDW and dVELO have promoted excellent programs for the deaf cyclists, not only for racing riders but recreational level for family, youth and elders. By forming a Cyclying Association, you will eventually find some potential riders for the Deaflympics from a new pool of riders. This will help the sport of cycling in Deaflympics grow stronger and more competitive.
I understand that the Czech Cycling Club is also active and is the reason for the successful Czech team. I have seen that there are more deaf leaders who have been involved in helping their national cycling team more than ever in the past. I understand that the Italians have promoted for an expansion in the numbers of mountain bikers. Not only this but they are hosting the European Deaf Cycling Championships on 25-31 May 2008 in Verona, Italy.
Bobby Skedsmo
ICSD Technical Director - Cycling