In June of this year I shall be cycling my penny farthing bicycle from John O'Groats to Lands End (the JOGLE), raising money for 'Ride - On Cycling for All,' a charity based in Exeter. I shall be keeping to minor roads, cycling over 1000 miles. The money is being raised specifically for 2 specially adapted rickshaws, as developed by Cycling Without Age in Denmark. I'd encourage you please to watch the Ted talk at the end of this page It's inspirational.
As you can see, these rickshaws are a great way of caring for and connecting with older people, and generating a volunteer-minded society. There are currently about 37 municipalities in Denmark involved with the project, making use of over 150 rickshaws. The international attention in the project is massive, including interest from Australia, New Zealand, US and Canada. Eight municipalities in Norway are now rolling. Along with the team at 'Ride-On Cycling for All,' we aim to be the first city in the UK to acquire these rickshaws. Imagine these bikes taking out our older citizens along the Exe cycle tracks, providing them with the right to 'wind in their hair.'
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Thanks for following my blog and supporting Cycling witout Age. Warmest wishes John