Adaptive athlete registration has now moved to a waitlist. If you are an adaptive athlete interested in registering or have any other questions, please fill out and submit the waitlist form below. Contact us at info@worldteamsports.org with any questions.
Adaptive athletes are encouraged to register as soon as they decide to participate. Early registration helps our team plan effectively and guarantees your hotel accommodations. There is no application process—every adaptive athlete who registers secures a spot in the event and receives the benefits outlined below. A non-refundable registration fee of $40 and a $250 fundraising commitment are required.
Benefits For Adaptive Athletes
World TEAM will arrange lodging for all adaptive athletes. Our team will book your hotel rooms and share your confirmation details prior to the event.
In most cases, you’ll be paired with another adaptive athlete in a double room. You’ll have the opportunity to request a preferred roommate and note any ADA accommodations after you register.
Lodging is provided for Friday and Saturday nights by default. If your travel requires additional nights—Thursday before the event or Sunday after—our team can arrange those as needed. We’ll reach out to confirm your travel plans and the nights you’ll require lodging.
Saturday night lodging is at the Hilton Garden Inn in Frederick, MD. A shuttle will be provided from the finish line to the hotel on Saturday afternoon, and back to the ride start on Sunday morning.
All other nights (Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, if applicable) are at the Hyatt Regency in Arlington, VA.
World TEAM offers travel reimbursements for all adaptive athletes. You can request a travel grant during registration, and you’ll be notified of your maximum reimbursement before the event.
Grant amounts are based on the lower of two options: the cost of a changeable, round-trip flight at reasonable times, or mileage reimbursement at the standard IRS rate.
If you plan to fly, we’ll recommend flight options, but you are responsible for booking your own ticket and submitting the receipt. Reimbursement checks will be issued after the event.
For athletes driving to the event, you can choose to park either in Arlington, VA or Gettysburg, PA:
Arlington: Park at the hotel for the weekend and take the provided shuttle back on Sunday. Your bike will be transported for you.
Gettysburg: Park at the finish line and head home directly after the ride.
All meals are provided from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. This includes:
A buffet dinner at the Kickoff Banquet on Friday night
Breakfast before the ride each morning
Lunch during Saturday’s ride
Dinner Saturday evening at the hotel
A finish-line meal at the end of the ride both Saturday and Sunday
We make every effort to accommodate dietary needs and preferences, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and diabetic-friendly options.
If you’d rather not bring your own equipment, we offer road bikes, e-bikes, handcycles, and recumbent trikes at no cost for the weekend. Just indicate your rental needs during registration, and we’ll follow up to confirm the details. Rental bikes will be available for pickup at the event hotel on Friday afternoon and will be transported for you from the finish line on Sunday.
Bringing your own equipment? Check out our guidelines here on how to properly pack and ship your bike.