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Flywheel Sports has partnered with Erica to host a 45 minute cycling class to raise awareness for Achilles International.

What is Achilles International?

Achilles is an international nonprofit organization that provides athletes with disabilities with a community of support. Within this community, runners gain measurable physical strength and build confidence through their sense of accomplishment, which transfers to other aspects of their lives. The mission of Achilles International is to enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics, to promote personal achievement, and to enhance self-esteem.

Achilles was founded in 1976 by Dick Traum, the first knee amputee to run a marathon. It was the NYC Marathon and experience that changed his life and motivated him to provide that same opportunity to other people with disabilities. Achilles has helped disabled athletes push themselves past their limits to reach goals that were once unimaginable; enabling 265 athletes to complete the 2017 NYC Marathon. Today, this non-profit organization has over 110 chapters on six continents, as well as specialized programs for disabled children and veterans.

What is Flywheel?

Flywheel is a 45 minute cycling class that provides a challenging, interval-based total body workout. The class combines rhythm riding with core-strengthening athletic movements for the ultimate beat-based, results-driven experience.

Event Logistics:

The cycling class will be $32 per person. The class starts promptly at 3:30 pm and will end at 4:15 pm. There are a total of 70 spots available. A seating chart will be available once signed up for the class. Flywheel will be providing cycling shoes and water bottles to all attendees. If you are unable to attend but still interested in donating to the charity, please click the TICKETS link, then DONATION.