Staying Active

Practical tips, local resources, and personal stories to help Treasure Valley MSers thrive

"How Do I Get There?" Transportation options

Myocycle FES Bike

Purchased by 208 Local MSers with generous support from the community to be a resource for MSers in the Treasure Valley.

The Myocycle is designed specifically to help those with neurological conditions like MS improve strength, endurance, and mobility using Functional Electrical Stimulation. FES works by using small amounts of electricity to help muscles contract and produce functional movements (like pedaling a bike).

Schedule sessions easily through the provided booking links:

Book a Session (solo)
Book a Session (Assisted)

“The MyoCycle has been a Godsend, and I pray more people will be able to gain access to its therapeutic results.”
— Roy Cossairt (208 Local MSer)

Challenged Athletes Foundation

The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) offers incredible opportunities for adaptive fitness, sports, and recreation. With a national hub located in the state-of-the-art Idaho Fieldhouse near downtown Boise, anyone with challenged mobility (like MSers in our community) can try functional fitness classes or adaptive mountain biking, rock climbing, watersports, winter sports, and more — all in a welcoming, supportive environment

Learn about CAF Idaho's year-round activities based in Boise and grant opportunities for Idaho athletes.

About CAF Idaho

Visit the training hub and indoor facility for adaptive athletes.

Signing up for the free CAF newsletter gives you access to all events and classes.

More Adaptive Activities Around Boise

Adaptive Cycling — AdVenture

Boise Parks and Recreation’s Adaptive Recreation program called AdVenture offers group adaptive cycling rides from April to October along the beautiful Greenbelt during April-October. Participants can use one of our adaptive cycles at no additional cost.

These rides are designed as a group ride and are not a bike riding lesson however, proper trail manners and safety will be addressed

See more on the City of Boise’s Adaptive Cycling website.

View the current group bike ride schedule in the Boise Parks and Recreation Activity Guide.

Adaptive Hiking — People Need People

Opportunities for people of all abilities to adventure together through accessible, disability-friendly hikes. Whether you walk, skip, dance, or roll, we’re excited about making the grandeur of nature accessible to you!

Learn more about this inspiring group of folks in Boise on the People Need People website.

Therapeutic Horse Riding — Ride for Joy

The vision of RFJ is for a world that fosters health, healing, personal growth, and happiness for individuals of all ages and abilities. An adaptive horsemanship center located in Caldwell, Idaho.

Their programs serve adults and children with disabilities.

Ride for Joy promotes physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being through life-changing equine-assisted services.

Learn more on the RFJ website

Beyond Access by VRT:

Getting out and about using
Accessible Public Transit

Skip Lyft & Uber; let the bus come to you!

Can’t always use regular buses due to disability? You can request a free ride from the VRT Access Paratransit program, a free, door-to-door ride service in the Treasure Valley.

    • When (check brochure below for times):

      • Boise: Monday–Saturday, mornings–nights

      • Meridian: Monday–Friday, mornings and evenings

      • Canyon County: Monday–Friday, mornings–nights

    • Where: Most of Ada and Canyon counties.

    • How:

    • Fee: FREE for qualifying applicants

  • First step: APPLY

    3 ways to apply for the program:

    1. Online: Visit ADAride.com (site seems old-school & fishy, but it’s legit)

      1. Fill out and submit the online application (about 10–15 minutes).

      2. Your provider will need to verify your info with ADArides.
        Ask them to fill out the verification form online by

        1. Visiting ADArides.com, and then

        2. Using the unique login & password displayed at the end of your online application. (Send this to them.)

    2. Phone: Call877-232-7433

    3. Paper: Print and fill out the forms found at ADAride.com; then submit all your correspondence to:

      • ADARIDE.COM
        19300 S. Hamilton Ave
        Suite #120
        Gardena, CA 90248

    Someone from ADAride will review the application and respond within a few weeks

  • VRT makes it easy to book your Access ride. To schedule a ride or confirm if an address is within the service area, please call (208) 345-7433.

    Interested in setting up recurring trips? Contact VRT Customer Service.

    Call for reservations

    Give us a call to schedule your trip!

    (208) 345-7433

    RESERVATION HOURS:

    • Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM

    • Saturday by voicemail until 5 PM

    Email

    Book your ride via email!

    reservations@ridevrt.org