Established 3.13.16Who we are
We - Cycling Without Age - aim to reach and improve the lives of elderly people making nursing homes a place of joy and continued mobility. We believe that life can and should be beautiful even if you’re close to a hundred years. What drives us We take elderly people out for a bicycle ride - through the city, to the water and the countryside. We break them free from social isolation. Make them smile. Bring back their memories. And let them be part of society again and thereby renew their appetite for life itself. We give them the right to wind in their hair. But it’s not only about the elderly people. It’s also about the volunteers. The pilots. Cycling Without Age is probably less about volunteering in the traditional sense of the word - and more about active citizenship. Citizenship driven by a desire to get involved and to make a real difference for someone. It’s about creating relationships between people. Our guiding principles Generosity: Generosity permeates every single activity in Cycling Without Age and works its magic at many different levels. Slowness: Slowness allows you to sense the environment, be present in the moment and it allows people you meet along the way to be curious about Cycling Without Age. Storytelling: We tell stories, we listen to stories of the elderly people on the bike and we also document these stories when we share them via word of mouth or on social media. Relationships: We create a multitude of new relationships across any border in our society. Without Age: We let people age in a positive context - fully aware of the opportunities that lie ahead when interacting with their local community. |
Help us share cycling with more Senior Citizens in San AntonioWe want to raise enough funds to purchase 15 TriShaws and offer the program throughout the city.
Helps us! If you would like your company to sponsor a TriShaw contact us. 210 441 9980 |
A trishaw is a fantastic bike to have wonderful experiences with your passengers. The trishaw can fit two passengers in front, which gives you as a pilot a fantastic opportunity to talk to your passengers.
When standing still it is possible to lean forward, which is a great way to get the conversation going. When cycling it is very important to go slow. When you are sitting as a passenger it feels a bit faster than when you sit in the saddle. So make sure to go slow and take slow turns. Push the brakes while turning. Make sure it is done controlled, smooth and slow so the passenger feels comfortable. |
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Intersted in Bringing Cycling Wihout Age to your community.Please call or email. Cristian Sandoval cristian@earnabikecoop.org Tel. 210 441 9980 |