There was a "Bike Day" in my area. It was the best! It was the first time I ever rode a bike. I would love to get one but the prices were over $2,000.

So I have to wait to try and find some funding.

Is biking really that much fun? Or do you think it was just becaus I had never ridden before?

Tkanks

StixForLife :wave:

I don't ride a bike, but really want to! It would have to be a handcycle, though, and they are so expensive. I, too, was exhilarated the first time I used a handcycle. I think that's because, as kids, we never got to experience that "wind in our hair" feeling, you know? As a kid, I had a regular 2 wheeler. They had to tie my feet to the pedals, and someone always had to be with me. It was tiring and not very fun. My balance was horrible, so I never got rid of the training wheels. Needless to say, the bike went in the garage and collected dust! Handcycling is soooooo much fun, though! :bouncing: Check online, those prices are better than what you'd pay if you go through an a wheelchair distributor.

tieing feet to the pedals, boy do I remember those days. And never getting rid of the training wheels, oh the agony!!!! I had to be like 14, embarassing

My friend has CP and she had to you an adapted bike and she loved it. I also have CP but my case is mild :)

I haven't ridden a bike since I was about 14 (I fell off and had to go to the emergency room because I couldn't move my arm, not to mention I almost got hit by a car!), but I do remember it being fun. I think everyone can benefit from bike riding!

My son rides an AmTryke and loves it!!

My big sister had moderate CP and she had an adult 26" 3-wheeled bike. I was a few years younger and we rode ALL OVER town together in the summer! She loved it and always felt part of the gang. She must've put a thousand miles on that bike, literally. My paerents NEVER regreted getting it for her! If you can safely steer, pedal and brake . . . do it !

MB

I have used both handcycles and an adapted foot pedal bike. I like the handcycles a lot! I hope I can try one again soon. :)
Erica