Cyclists of all abilities rode through Northern Utah's mountains Saturday, Aug. 29, as the National Ability Center held its 20th annual Summit Challenge.
The Park City-based nonprofit called it Utah's largest cycling event for people of all abilities. Routes ranged from a 1-mile Discovery Loop to a 100-mile endurance ride, with 16-, 25-, 50- and 80-mile options in between. All routes were fully supported.
The event also featured dedicated adaptive-rider routes of 4 and 7 miles. Adaptive riders participated free of charge, though advance registration was required. Registration for all riders closed Aug. 24.
Spectators were able to join the action. The NAC hosted a Vendor Village from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, with food, music and vendor tents open to everyone, according to the Cottonwood Heights Journal event listing.
Proceeds from the ride benefited the National Ability Center's adaptive recreation programs. The NAC, led by CEO Willie Ford, was founded in 1985 by Meech White and Vietnam veteran Pete Badewitz as the Park City Handicapped Sports Association. The pair later rebranded the organization to serve people of all abilities worldwide, according to ABC4.
Two decades later, the ride remained central to the NAC's fundraising. Cycling West reported the 20th-year milestone marked a long run of using the event to connect people with disabilities to outdoor recreation.
The Vendor Village was open to all at the event site until 4 p.m.

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