Alejandro
A man of many facets: family man, member of the USA Olympic Cycling Team, 2004 Paralympic silver medalist, active community speaker, champion for physically challenged children and adults, owner and architect of A-WON HandCycles, and an inspiration to all he meets.  Alejandro’s complex past and physical challenges have forged a humble man, who faces Life head-on with mantras of “NEVER Quit!” and “Anything is possible when a person perseveres.”

Awarded the silver medal at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Alejandro’s time was the same as the gold medalist’s.  He came in second by inches. Learning an hour before the event that the USA team could not use their style of racing wheels, Alejandro was forced to use his training wheels, adding three pounds to the weight of his handcycle. Once again, his internal strength had to compensate for an external disadvantage. And compensate he did!

A-WON HandCycles is Alejandro's self-made company that designs and manufactures handcycles according to client specifications.  Each handcycle is uniquely designed to meet the physical challenges of its owner, enabling would-be bicyclists to realize the freedom and joy of cycling. In addition, each year Alejandro seeks donations from community organizations and donates his skills and labor to make a handcycle for a local child.  The ear-to-ear grin on the face of a child biking for the first time in her/his life is an amazing gift to those that witness it.