Challenged Athletes Foundation Partners with Quintana Roo to Boost Adaptive Cycling Access — Challenged Athletes, Inc.

Event summary

Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) named Quintana Roo its official cycling partner on July 9, 2026.
The partnership provides CAF grant recipients with preferred pricing and access to Quintana Roo, Obed, and Litespeed bicycles.
CAF has raised over $200 million since 1994, supporting nearly 60,000 funding requests for adaptive sports equipment.
$125,000 was raised at the 14th Annual ROTH & CAF Social Sunday event in March 2026.

The big picture

This partnership aligns with the growing trend of sports equipment manufacturers supporting adaptive athletics, addressing a critical barrier to participation: the high cost of specialized gear. With over three decades of experience in empowering athletes with physical disabilities, CAF’s collaboration with Quintana Roo underscores a broader industry shift toward inclusivity and accessibility in sports.

What we're watching

Partnership Impact: How the partnership will affect CAF’s ability to provide high-performance bicycles to athletes with physical disabilities.
Market Expansion: Whether American Bicycle Group can leverage this collaboration to expand its market share in adaptive cycling.
Event Momentum: The pace at which CAF’s signature events will grow in scale and fundraising potential with increased industry support.