Cycling Without Age is a world-wide initiative that provides people with mobility issues (whether young or not-so-young) an opportunity to once again experience nature. Passengers may be previous cycling enthusiasts or simply have a desire to get outdoors. The Dutch-inspired and Dutch-built three-wheeled trishaw is propelled by a trained pilot using an e-assist motor. Each pilot is accompanied by a separate volunteer cyclist for support and traffic safety.
Would you like a carefree, escorted ride in the summer of 2023?
CWA Hamilton offers rides to community members who are unable to cycle on their own. There is no cost for the rides and can include a caregiver or family member. Rides are typically up to one hour and the route taken depends on the pickup location.
What are the locations for rides?
- Williams Fresh Café 47 Discovery Drive. Rides along the beautiful Bayfront Trail.
- Burlington Seniors’ Centre, 2285 New St, Burlington. Rides on a Burlington bike pathway or through quiet neighbourhoods.
How do I arrange for a ride?
Rides can be arranged on Saturdays, Mondays, Tuesdays and some evenings in the summer depending on pilot availability. To book a ride for you or a family member, send an e-mail to [email protected]
Would you like to be a volunteer pilot?
Pilot training takes place in the spring each year. Pilots must be confident cyclists, provide a vulnerable sector police check and undergo training. For more information email [email protected]. Info sessions will take place on Zoom in March, with indoor on bike training in April, and outdoor onroute training in May.
Would you like to start a chapter in your town or at your care centre?
There are over 50 chapters in Canada at care homes and/or operated by community groups. For more information check out the Canadian web page https://cyclingwithoutage.ca/getinvolved/. Feel free to contact us at [email protected], and we can share our start up story and help you out.
For more information see (both videos are also available on the CWA website at https://cyclingwithoutage.ca/hamilton-burlington/
- https://youtu.be/1XvywDiDaao (4 minutes) A wonderful overview of our CWA program.
- https://youtu.be/GVbblW4hWjg (3 minutes) The value our CWA program from a participant’s point of view.
- https://youtu.be/P3Ak-XXRl6M (3 minutes) Stories from the volunteer pilots point of view.
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