Adaptive AutoMobility was featured on a local news station for being an exclusive dealer of the Mobility Conquest Motorcycle in the metro Colorado area.

“It is the only bike that is actually a production motorcycle designed to be driven from a wheelchair. There are a lot of other trikes out there but they all require transfer,” Kevin Durban of Adaptive AutoMobility said. “It opens the road in a way wheelchair users have not had open to them in the past.”

The trike is fully road and track tested In compliance with the U.S. safety standards. A BMW engine allows the trike to accelerate to 60 MPH in 7.6 seconds, has six forward gears with reverse and keyless entry standard on all trikes. Each trike can comfortably accommodate a passenger and their wheelchair accessible needs with a unique designed front and rear suspension to help avoid any changes to driving or handling due to the increased weight of the passenger.

Wheelchair Veterans Become Bikers Again

The Mobility Conquest motorcycle, driven from a wheelchair, was presented at the Veterans Wheelchair Games July Fourth weekend in Denver. Over 600 wheelchair athletes came to Denver to participate in the Games. Mobility Conquest was a bronze sponsor of the games.

“We are honored to be a part of such an inspirational event” Mark Allen Roberts, Mobility Conquest president said.

In addition to showing the Conquest motorcycle in the Wheelchair Games Expo, Mobility Conquest Colorado dealer Adaptive AutoMobility provided demo rides for veterans who wanted to reconnect to their passion for riding motorcycles.

“We have a number of veterans we help here in Colorado each day with our accessible vans and adaptive equipment,” Kevin Durban, Adaptive AutoMobility President said. We enjoyed supporting the PVA and Mobility Conquest with this exciting new product for our community”

A number of veterans who thought they would never ride a motorcycle again, had a chance to put the Conquest to the test on a demo ride as they earned their riding gloves. Each rider said the motorcycle was surprisingly powerful and they could not believe how easy it was to operate with the push button shifting on the bikes handle bars. Many veterans are returning home with plans to contact their local Mobility Conquest dealers to book their demo rides. Check out the “Conquest smiles” from some of the veterans on the motorcycle you can drive from a wheelchair at the Conquest Facebook Fan page.

Have you earned your demo gloves yet? This week the bike will be on display at the Chicago abilities expo and a demo rides will be available for those that qualify.

Exercise Ideas For People In Wheelchairs

Sure, getting from point A to point B in your wheelchair accessible van, or motorcycle these days is easy but being healthy and prolonging your life takes a little more work and dedication.

You've heard that everyone should be exercising, but what if you have a disability? It's hard enough taking care of the basics if you're in a wheelchair or have other physical challenegs. If you've neglected your exercise routine, now is a good time to get started because it really can make you feel better. Aerobic exercise strengthens your heart and lungs, improves mobility and can increase upper body strength. Don't forget that exercise also reduces stress and fatigue and will increase your energy level and endurance, among other nice things.

One of the most important aspects of life with a disability might be maintaining emotional health. People with disabilities or chronic illnesses often feel angry, depressed, frustrated and confused. Exercise is an excellent way to help you cope with a disability. Not only will it make you stronger, but studies have shown that exercise helps combat depression. Keep in mind many exercises can be used no matter what your disability, especially stretching and range-of-motion exercises.

Generally, when you are in a wheelchair the exercises you should be concerned with are resistance exercises to improve your upper body strength and help reduce your chances of injury. One good place to start is with exercise videos which can be done in the privacy of your own home any time you want.

If you're interested in doing all of your working out at home, you might want to think about investing in some specialized exercise equipment. There are many new strength training machines available for people in wheelchairs, as well as hand-cyclers and other cardio equipment. But, don't let a lack of special equipment keep you from your work out. If you have upper body mobility, try lifting your arms straight out in front of you, hold for a few seconds then lower. Next, lift your arms out to the sides (stopping at shoulder level), hold, and then lower. Do both of these exercise 15 to 20 times and, as you get stronger, hold light hand weights. More specific upper body activities include shoulder shrugs, overhead presses and bicep curls.

If you're competitive, why not get involved in organized sports? Participate in Wheelchair sports. Find events near you that include basketball, archery, fencing and more. If you need help with training for a specific sport or event, the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) can help you find fitness programs in your area.

Now, lock into your accessible van or motorbike and drive to a gym or to buy workout equipment for your home.

Mobility Conquest’s New Motorcycles To Ride In Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Denver July 4-9

The Mobility Conquest, a sleek motorcycle-based trike designed for the wheelchair-bound, will make its debut June 4-9 at the National Veteran’s Wheelchair Games in Denver, the largest wheelchair sports competition in the world.

Entry into the Mobility Conquest Motorcycle is easy as the driver remains in his/her own wheelchair. The trike is fully road and track tested and complies with the U.S. safety standards. A BMW engine allows the trike to accelerate to 60 MPH in 7.6 seconds. The bike has six forward gears with reverse and keyless entry standard on all trikes. Each trike can comfortably accommodate a passenger and their wheelchair accessible needs. The trike has a uniquely designed front and rear suspension to help avoid any changes to driving or handling due to the increased weight of the passenger.

Adaptive AutoMobility, owned by Kevin Duran, is an authorized dealer of the Conquest with showrooms in Denver and Colorado Springs and will be in attendance at the Games.

"We are excited to participate and sponsor the Veterans Wheelchair Games," Mark Allen Roberts of Mobility Conquest said. “We look forward to helping our service men and women reconnect with their passion for riding motorcycles. Our focus is to help them get on the road again in our Conquest Motorcycle, designed for people with physical challenges from the waist down to drive a motorcycle while in their wheelchair."

Mobility conquest is dedicated to providing handicapped persons who have a love of the road and a desire to reconnect with the sport following a disability.

The Mobility Conquest motorcycle was chosen to be a part of the opening ceremonies and will be driven by one of 18 veteran bikers. That biker will be CJ Snider from Denver. Snider will be riding a bike in the opening parade and also helping out with the air rifles booth. Snider, who rode motorcycles all through the war until she became injured, wasn’t sure if she would ever ride a bike again. Five years ago, Snider become the owner of a custom designed trike. However, it’s not easy to transfer a person onto the trike and someone has to follow her with her chair so she can dismount at her destination. The Mobility Conquest lets the rider enter the trike while seated in their chair and they have complete independence. A few weeks ago Snider was able to ride the bike for the first time.

"This was a very comfortable ride," Snider said. "I would definitely not mind owning one. The owner of the bike let me ride in circles around the parking lot. I told him I was getting dizzy, so we took it out for a ride."

Seventeen different sports are available to veterans who use wheelchairs due to neurological disease, amputations and spinal cord injuries. The National Veteran Wheelchair Games is the largest annual wheelchair sports competition in the world. Some of the Games include basketball, rugby, softball, hand cycling, trapshooting, swimming, table tennis and many others. There will also be a special "Kids Day" program where children with disabilities can meet athletes.

Five hundred people are expected to attend the annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games which are sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), with additional support from corporate and community groups. Seventeen different sports are available to veterans who use wheelchairs due to neurological disease, amputations and spinal cord injuries. For more information visit www.wheelchairgames.va.gov.

For more information on the Conquest wheelchair accessible motorcycle, visit the official website at http://www.mobilityconquest.com/

Donahue Rides Mobility Conquest Wheelchair Accessible Motorcycle Cross-Country

Hundreds of veterans and their motorcycles rode cross-country journey for the annual "Run for the Wall" in May. Michael Donahue of Rancho Cucamonga, CA was a part of that group and so was his Mobility Conquest wheelchair accessible motorcycle.

Michael Donahue, now 55, began riding began riding motorcycles when he was 16 years old. Thirty years ago, Donahue was a military policeman in Virginia Beach and was accidentally shot. The injury left him paralyzed from the waist down. Like so many other injured motorcycle enthusiasts, he was certain he would never ride again.

However, last year, the freedom of the open road was once again an option for Donahue. Donahue purchased The Conquest after finding the wheelchair accessible motorcycle while surfing the web one day. Donahue had been searching for a viable option for over 27 years and has now found the one motorcycle that will let him enjoy the freedom that the motorcycle offers.

Donahue left for a crossing country trek from him home in Rancho Cucamonga with his new set of wheels as he took part in the annual motorcycle ride “Run For the Wall,” that ended in Washington, D.C. The ride rose awareness for the veterans and those that are missing in action.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the ride,” Donahue said. “I liked it so much that I am eagerly anticipating next year.”

One aspect Donahue is looking forward to is the added cargo space in the bike. “There’s going to be a lot of added cargo space in the bike next year so I won’t have to carry it with me,” Donahue said.

Mark Allen Roberts, president of Mobility Works, said that many of their customers tell him they never thought they would be able to ride again. "It's hard to explain what it's like watching people's faces change when you give them new hope," he said. Roberts said.

For more information on The Conquest wheelchair accessible motorcycle, visit the official website at http://www.MobilityConquest.com. You can also find them online through FaceBook, YouTube and Twitter. The Conquest will also be featured at numbers expos and bike events across the nation. Check the website to find the latest dates and event information.

First Mobility Conquest Wheelchair Motorcycles for Paraplegic Bikers Arrive in Akron

(1888PressRelease) December 27, 2009 - Four Mobility Conquest trikes arrived from the UK to the MobilityWorks Commercial facility on Wilbeth Road in Akron to begin the bike's release into the U.S. marketplace. One of the motorcycles will be transferred to the Consumer showroom at 810 Moe Drive, Akron Ohio shortly. The other three trikes will make their way to other MobilityWorks locations in the coming weeks.

The four Conquest imports are just the start of 45 (forty-five) total wheelchair accessible trikes scheduled for delivery to the United States within the next two to three months. They will be distributed to a network of authorized mobility van dealers throughout the country. Manufacturing of the Conquest will then take place by the MobilityWorks Commercial Manufacturing Division. All Conquests are built around brand new BMW motorcycles. The bike is capable of going 0-60 MPH in 7.6 seconds and a 15-second quarter mile time. They have been proven over several years (in England and Europe) to deliver superior performance, maneuverability and paraplegic wheelchair driving capabilities.

Said Brian Austin, General Manager at the MobilityWorks Akron consumer location, "We're very excited to have this in our showroom. It's such a unique solution for people in wheelchairs that we anticipate a lot of interest and traffic coming in as a result of it being here. We already have a special place laid out on our showroom floor for the public to come and view it, along with our wheelchair vans."

Test drive locations and scheduling haven't yet been finalized. MobilityWorks in Akron has several options they are assessing. "Obviously weather will affect some of our scheduling, but those details will be worked out soon", said Austin.

About MobilityWorks
Founded in 1997, MobilityWorks is a national wheelchair accessible van dealership headquartered in Akron, OH. The company provides lowered floor minivans and full-size vans equipped with a ramp or lift, rental vans, adaptive equipment and mechanical service. With 12 different showroom and service locations in 7 states and approximately 200 employees, they are one of the largest accessible van providers in the United States. Showroom locations are in CA, OH, PA, NY, MI, IL, and WI.

The MobilityWorks Commercial Division, located in a separate manufacturing facility also in Akron, provides ambulettes and paratransit buses to businesses nationwide for transporting one or several individuals needing wheelchair access, including medical facilities, community centers, nursing homes, schools, churches, and hotel chains.

MobilityWorks is also listed as an Inc. 5000 company. Additional information about MobilityWorks can be found at www.mobilityworks.com.

Mobility Conquest Trikes Arrive In America With Production to Start in USA

Typically riding a motorcycle available only to the able-bodied motorcycle enthusiast. While traditionally, some who find themselves in wheelchairs can catch some wind with traditional trikes, getting in and out of the saddle can be difficult, But the latest motorcycle import arriving in America allows even wheelchair-bound would-be bikers to enjoy the open road.



A total of 45 Mobility Conquest Trikes set to arrive in Akron Ohio and are to be sold by MobilityWorks in their various showrooms.

Conquest Trikes are modified BMW’s that allow a wheelchair to roll into a secure position behind a pair of handlebars, and ride away.

They will be distributed to a network of authorized mobility van dealers throughout the country, with manufacturing of the Conquest eventually being completed by the MobilityWorks Commercial Manufacturing Division.

Founded in 1997, MobilityWorks is a national wheelchair accessible van dealership headquartered in Akron, OH. The company provides lowered floor minivans and full-size vans equipped with a ramp or lift, rental vans, adaptive equipment and mechanical service. With 12 different showroom and service locations in 7 states; California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin with approximately 200 employees they are one of the largest accessible van providers in the United States

The motorcycle is capable of going 0-60 MPH in 7.6 seconds and a 15-second quarter mile time. A ramp at the rear of the motorcycle allows for the rider to pull themselves along two-rails to an electronic clamp that holds the wheelchair in place. Sitting higher than the standard motorcycle height, changing gears is managed with an electronic push-button cluster under the left-hand grip, which includes a reverse.

The Conquest Trike has been proven over several years (in England and Europe) to deliver superior performance, maneuverability and paraplegic wheelchair driving capabilities.