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Trail, Rowing and Cycling are three sports that are very advantageous stimulation tools for people with disabilities, both motor and mental. This type of public is easily excluded from the practice of sports, due to the adversities that can arise with their limitations. In this sense, it seemed important and urgent to us to rethink and study how we can reverse this trend and make sports inclusive and, more than that, advantageous for the quality of life of these people.

That said, an investigation was carried out that began with the analysis of the three sports and, subsequently, how they can contribute to the inclusion of people with motor and mental disabilities. The research was divided into three topics: the type of environment required by each sport, their environmental impact and how they can stimulate people with motor and mental disabilities.

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Considering that the three sports are practiced in nature, and that there is an interaction between man and space, it is important, on the other hand, to understand what environmental impacts this interaction can cause. As for cycling, the sport itself does not show major signs of pollution. Even so, its industry is huge and has a strong environmental impact globally, especially in the production of rubber, tires and plastic. The holding of events related to this sport generates some changes in the environment, such as the continuous creation of new paths in the mountains, which corrodes the flora and harms the fauna. The use of necessary and complementary accessories and cycling materials also undermine the sustainability of the sport. The concentration of a considerable number of people in sensitive landscapes generates an increase in CO2 emissions, polluting the environment. Although cycling can be used as an alternative to the car, it will not have a great environmental impact as it is only local and regional.

The four main negative impacts of these three sports in the environment are: 1) The use of supplementary material to races; 2) The CO2 emissions; 3) The destruction of flora and fauna; 4) The plastic pollution.

With regard to the environment, the three sports require a healthy and well-preserved environment. Absence of pollution, pure air, clean mountains, as well as healthy and clean waters. Ecosystems working. In addition, they require easy access to spaces, without traffic, and the marking of reference points in them, in order to maintain the safety of all participants. The three sports need to respect the environment and its fauna, practicing only in environments where it is possible to do so, without degrading the space. It is essential to take care, when using materials that are placed in spaces by man, not belonging to the diversity of the environment, that they are ecological and do not damage the local flora.

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Awareness campaigns for the use of bicycles in city centers.

Use of bicycles, not only by people, but also as a means of transporting packages, in order to reduce CO2 emissions;

Create bike routes that avoid having to live with cars and their pollution, with the aim of being able to enjoy the bike ride in a natural and environmentally healthy way.

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Use of recyclable materials in everything related to our bike trips, as well as the accessory material that we need to ride a bicycle.

Reduce the movement of support vehicles in cycling races and opt for group vehicles in which more material can be carried, and more cyclists travel, to the detriment of utility cars.

Don'ts of Bike riding:

• Don't leave your bike papers at home.
• Don't rash ride and keep to the speed limit.
• Don't overtake suddenly from dark corners of a vehicle or from the left side
• Don't sudden brake and stick to speed which you are comfortable with.
• Don't give pillion rides to more than one person.
• Don't use a mobile phone while riding, and yes, this includes jamming in the phone between your helmet and ear.
• Don't over speed over potholes. This is not only downright dangerous, but also bad for your vehicle.

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Prohibit overcrowding in protected and high mountain areas to reduce the impact that could be generated.

Trace routes and trails so that bicycle tourism can be developed in a delimited area, which can be regenerated over time and alternate with other areas in which they are also regenerated.

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Considering that the three sports are practiced in nature, and that there is an interaction between man and space, it is important, on the other hand, to understand what environmental impacts this interaction can cause. In rowing, the environmental impact is less significant. The first issue that arises is the maintenance of sports products: boats, equipment, oars, among others. This is because the boats are made of plastic, the oars and the carbon are made of wood or plastic. Another factor is CO2 pollution. Transporting equipment, whether for competition or after production, in sales processes, requires excessive use of fuel. In addition, the practice of sport can destroy vegetation and deteriorate the aquatic ecosystem. The mooring of vessels and the dry dock management service are often located in unsuitable areas, which impacts on maritime care.

The four main negative impacts of these three sports in the environment are: 1) The use of supplementary material to races; 2) The CO2 emissions; 3) The destruction of flora and fauna; 4) The plastic pollution.

With regard to the environment, the three sports require a healthy and well-preserved environment. Absence of pollution, pure air, clean mountains, as well as healthy and clean waters. Ecosystems working. In addition, they require easy access to spaces, without traffic, and the marking of reference points in them, in order to maintain the safety of all participants. The three sports need to respect the environment and its fauna, practicing only in environments where it is possible to do so, without degrading the space. It is essential to take care, when using materials that are placed in spaces by man, not belonging to the diversity of the environment, that they are ecological and do not damage the local flora.

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Prevent the abandonment of hooks or other elements used in fishing in the waters, preventing their pollution and the destruction of their marine fauna. We must limit material use and recycle and remove all material that does not have a second life.

Promotion of beach cleaning, allowing safe use by swimmers, fishermen and athletes.

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Water cleaning campaigns on rowers' social networks, in order to raise awareness of water protection.

Carry out revisions to boats, especially when moving from sea to river, in order to prevent the distribution of invasive species. Invasive species alter the marine ecosystem and can harm the ecosystem of animals and plants, causing their destruction.

Recycle used single-use materials and limit the use of others that are necessary.

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Inform local authorities of imminent dangers.

Use of electronic engines for coaches and juries boats.

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With regard to the environment, the three sports require a healthy and well-preserved environment. Absence of pollution, pure air, clean mountains, as well as healthy and clean waters. Ecosystems working. In addition, they require easy access to spaces, without traffic, and the marking of reference points in them, in order to maintain the safety of all participants. The three sports need to respect the environment and its fauna, practicing only in environments where it is possible to do so, without degrading the space. It is essential to take care, when using materials that are placed in spaces by man, not belonging to the diversity of the environment, that they are ecological and do not damage the local flora.

Considering that the three sports are practiced in nature, and that there is an interaction between man and space, it is important, on the other hand, to understand what environmental impacts this interaction can cause. When it comes to the trail, the biggest environmental impact happens during the events. The fact that a large number of people move to a certain area of nature leads to a resource of cars and, consequently, a high consumption of fossil fuels. In addition, people staying in places for the duration of the event leads to the consumption of products that pollute the environment. In particular, the use of plastic. Another problem it is the abandonment of products in nature, what can affect the fauna, considering that many animals can ingest these products and, therefore, affect their health. For example, when runners are in the race and eat a bar or drink, their packaging is left behind in the environment, which contributes to high pollution. Often, signposting trails in nature spaces can also generate some pollution and harm the environment with path indicators, the final goal, among others.

The four main negative impacts of these three sports in the environment are: 1) The use of supplementary material to races; 2) The CO2 emissions; 3) The destruction of flora and fauna; 4) The plastic pollution.

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Organization of trails with a garbage collection component, in order to clean up the forest.

Having the necessary team of people so that, after a race, reverse routes can be made in which possible waste is collected and the places that were used for the race are restored.

Advertising elements must be recycled.

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Marking of the route, so as not to disturb the animals and not to affect certain areas.

Creation of a green protocol for event organizers and agents: a kind of model document with recommendations and process models to follow, with the aim of reducing the negative impact on the environment.

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Change the environments and prepare them to receive the races in a sustainable way.

Limitation of participants in the races.