Cycling without Age

Barbara Braithwaite, Safe Swallowing Team • October 22, 2021

I recently came across this article in the most recent edition of Aged Care Notes (Edition 20 – October 19, 2021).

 

It is such a wonderful initiative that I wanted to highlight it here. As our population ages, many fabulous organisations are using their initiative to extend services to our elderly loved ones.

 

Cyclists ride specially designed bicycles attached to trishaws so that our elderly loved ones who may no longer be able to ride, can enjoy bike riding. Cycling Without Age Australia (CWA) wants our elders to join in by experiencing the joy and inclusivity of their trishaw rides. These rides are delivered in a safe way and allow bike rides in open spaces, where sunshine, connection and care combine in the most wonderful way.


CWA cares deeply about everyone with whom they are associated – their passengers, volunteers, supporters and team. That care is encapsulated in their guiding principles:


Generosity

Generosity permeates every single activity in Cycling Without Age Australia and works its magic at many different levels.


Slowness

Slowness in a ride enables you to sense the environment and be present in the moment; it allows people you meet along the way to be curious about Cycling Without Age Australia.


Storytelling

They share stories, are privileged to listen to the stories of our passengers – and then document these (with permission), sharing them by word of mouth or on social media with the worldwide community of Cycling Without Age.


Relationships

They create a multitude of new relationships across all borders in our society.


With Dignity

They engage with all groups and enable people to experience living in a positive way whatever their age, ability or background.


This is one of the many ways we can keep our ageing population engaged in the endless wonderful activities available to our whole society. 



For more information https://cyclingwithoutage.org.au/

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