Hand-cycling

[nige]

originally posted by Ingrid

Is anyone from the Barwon Region a member here?

And does anyone know of a cycle that you pedal with both arms AND legs?

I saw one on TV. ages ago, and thought it may be good for some for us.

I'm a CP quad - use a motorized chair - but might be able to handle one. Am interested in handcycling anyway...

[nige]

originally posted by i_am_me_too

Ingrid, you should get in contact with Wheelchair Sports Victoria. I know that they have a few handcycles and do things on a regular basis. I reckon they can give you info about handcycles that you can also propel with your legs. Their contact details are; 1800 859 900, 9473 0133, www.wsv.org.au

[nige]

originally posted by Ingrid

Thanks, Nick!

[lyn]

HI INGRID , IM FROM THE BARWON REGION , GEELONG ,AND HAVE JUST RECIEVED MY NEW HAND CYCLE WHICH IS HEAPS OF FUN , HOPEFULLY TO LOOSE SOME WEIGHT ALSO , AT THE COMMUNITY POOL AND GYM CENTRE , LEISURE LINK , BELMONT , IVE SEEN A HAND AND FOOT HAND MADE FOR SPINAL INJURIES ,PARAPLEGICS, SO WHILE YOUR HAND PEDALLING YOU HAVE YOUR FEEY IN THE PEDALS STRAPPED IN AND THE MOVEMENT BEGINS AS YOUR PEDALLING , ITS A REALLY GREAT MACHINE , NOT SURE WERE YOU PURCHASE THESE BUT YOU COULD ASK AT BARWON HEALTH, OR THE COMMUNITY POOL CENTRES HOPE THIS IS SOME HELP GOOD LUCK CYCLING LYN