Real Life Adaptations and Ideas: Bikes, Trikes, Trailers, and More...Adapted Biking

As we are getting into summer, I am seeing more and more people out riding bikes on the bike paths. I often get questions on biking and how to adapt it to a variety of different needs and abilities. This is the start of a collection of information on the topic. Please share any bike-type advice that you have learned over the years in the comment section below. :)

*It is VERY important that all people biking, triking, and riding in a bike trailer, wear a bike helmet--brains are precious, please protect them! :)

*Also...if you would like to have your child evaluated for biking needs, you can always e-mail (cscheer@hpnfs.com) or call (402-420-2099) me (Chrissy) at Handprints and Footsteps, and I can let you know how we can help. Thanks!

1) Link to a great description of ways to adapt biking and many resources for purchasing these (includes Foot-driven, Hand-driven, Tandem, Recumbent, Prone, and Bike trailers):
http://www.racingforsafety.org/pdf/Adapted_Bike_Resource_List.pdf

2) Link to photos and sites for adapted biking (variety of types and styles): http://www.especialneeds.com/adaptive-equipment-special-needs-tricycles-bicycles.html

3) Variety of Trikes: http://www.industrialbicycles.com/Special%20Needs.htm

4) CareBike (Trike that allows an individual to ride on the front of the trike in his/her own wheelchair): http://carebikes.com/

5) AmTrykes (funding through AMBUCS). These Trikes are available in a variety of shapes, types, and sizes. *Handprints and Footsteps is an evaluation site for these trikes.: http://www.amtrykestore.org/
AmTryke LLC

6) Riding a 2-wheel Bike through Bike Camp with Dreams Unlimited in Lincoln, NE. *Screenings for Bike Camp are done at Handprints and Footsteps in Lincoln, NE (if interested, please contact Mary Ebers at 402-420-2099). *This program teaches kids to ride a standard 2-wheel bike. *There are many programs like this in different cities.