04/30/2026
Meet DIVAS presented by IU Health member, Pamela Dunlap!
Pamela’s love for cycling began in childhood, where riding her bike was a source of joy, imagination, and escape. After years spent caregiving, working in healthcare, and raising her children, she rediscovered that same joy in her 40s when she got back on a bike. Though she initially felt out of place in the cycling world and unsafe riding alone, everything changed when she found the DIVAS community at age 55.
Through DIVAS, Pamela found a supportive group of women who brought back her sense of confidence, adventure, and belonging. That experience inspired her to give back, leading her to a leadership role with Special Olympics Indiana’s cycling program. There, she helps athletes of all abilities discover the same joy, strength, and connection that cycling has given her.
Despite living with a degenerative joint condition and adapting to an e-bike, Pamela continues to ride, grow, and uplift others. Her story is a powerful reminder that cycling is for everyone, and that with community, courage, and support, anything is possible.
Please reach out to Pamela (317-698-5655) if you are interested in volunteering with Special Olympics Indiana (SOIN)!