Cycling

Ways in which bicycles can be adapted for use by people with disabilities:

• Use arms instead of legs to pedal the bicycle. Hand pedals can be attached to the front wheel with a chain. They work by pushing them both in the same direction at the same time. Braces can also be attached to the hand pedals to help hold someone’s hands in place.
• Add a wheel. A bicycle can also be made with additional wheel. Two wheels are placed in the rear to add stability making a 3-wheeled bicycle. A four-wheeled bicycle can be made if even more stability is needed.
• Adapt the seat. A sling back seat can replace a standard seat for someone who needs support.
• Double up. A recumbent tandem bicycle allows two people to ride together with sitting-style seats.

  To learn more about recumbent cycling, see:
  http://www.bicycleman.com/recumbents/tandems/tandems.html