About
About us
We got our start during the pandemic, when our daughter's daily tandem rides became one of the few ways for her to interact with the outside world. She has profound autism and physical disabilities, so we have had several adaptive cycle styles over the years. It was often a challenge to find a suitable one and we made some expensive mistakes, too. We were surprised to find that even in a bike-friendly city like Madison, there were few resources available for differently-abled cyclists. That is how Madison Adaptive Cycling came to be. We want to help people gain access to these unique vehicles either for themselves or someone they know.
Our team
Brian McNurlen
Brian founded Madison Adaptive Cycling as a nonprofit project in 2021. His full-time job is working as an administrator at a major university. He has a masters degree in educational psychology and has worked in the clinical setting with children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. He is husband to Laura Sollinger, father of three, and a long-time bike commuter.
Laura Sollinger
Laura serves as a coach, advisor, and consultant for Madison Adaptive Cycling. She has a degree in psychology and has worked in the school setting for children with profound behavior issues. She is the wife of Brian McNurlen, mother of three, and main caregiver for Rose. Laura has extensive knowledge of the services and resources available to those with disabilities.
Rose
Rose is our inspiration. If not for her, Madison Adaptive Cycling would not exist. She is often seen tandem biking around Lake Monona and heard providing a soundtrack along the way.
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