8 most asked questions about the VeloPlus wheelchair bike
The VeloPlus is a wheelchair bike from Van Raam. In this article, you will find the 8 most frequently asked questions and their answers about the VeloPlus.
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Tips for buying a wheelchair bike
Van Raam has two (electric) wheelchair bikes in its assortment: the OPair and the VeloPlus. Read this article for tips on buying a wheelchair bike.
10 most asked questions about the Van Raam wheelchair bikes
Van Raam has two wheelchair bikes in its product range, both of which have their advantages and unique features. In this article, you will find the 10 most frequently asked questions about Van Raam's wheelchair bikes.
How to divide the Van Raam wheelchair bike VeloPlus - Video?
Did you know that you can optionally divide the VeloPlus wheelchair bike so that you can store and transport the bike in a space-saving way? See in this article with an instruction video how to share the VeloPlus wheelchair bike.
Unique riding characteristics of the VeloPlus wheelchair bike
Van Raam's VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike has been developed to transport people in their own wheelchairs. The wheelchair can be easily pushed and fastened on the tiltable platform of the bike. Are you curious about the other unique riding characteristics of the VeloPlus? Then read on.
Residential care for the elderly receives a wheelchair bike
Residential care centre for the elderly Careaz J.W. Andriessen has received a Van Raam VeloPlus wheelchair bike at the end of February 2021. They were able to purchase this wheelchair bike through the program 'Waardigheid en Trots' (Dignity and Pride) of the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. Read more about the wheelchair bike for the residential care centre here.
Placing a wheelchair on Van Raam VeloPlus wheelchair bike
With the VeloPlus wheelchair transport bikee you can transport one person in a wheelchair. The VeloPlus is a wheelchair transport bicycle from Van Raam. This bicycle has a tiltable platform at the front of the bicycle, on which a person can easily be placed in a wheelchair. See our instructional video and article on how to place a wheelchair on the Van Raam VeloPlus wheelchair bicycle.
Bike sharing system for Van Raam wheelchair bike in Belgium
The municipality of Essen (in Flanders, Belgium) purchased a wheelchair bike at the beginning of July. This Van Raam VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike can be used free of charge by both tourists and Essen residents. In this way wheelchair users can also enjoy a bike ride through the green municipality. In cooperation with G-Sport the wheelchair bike has been purchased in a pilot program: wheelchair bikes for a bicycle sharing system.
Tips for cycling with a wheelchair bike
Van Raam has two different types of wheelchair bikes in its product range: the VeloPlus and the OPair wheelchair bikes. But what do you have to keep in mind when you’re about to buy a wheelchair bike or when you’re about to ride a wheelchair bike for the first time? Read in this article 7 tips for cycling with a wheelchair bike and find out what to keep in mind when you want to make a purchase.
Rental of Van Raam adapted bicycles at De Bever
In Ouddorp (Zuid-Holland province) in the Netherlands, Van Raam adapted bicycles will be available for rent as of July 1st, 2020. De Bever Verhuur (rental company) offers the bicycles to give people an unforgettable adventure. To introduce people to De Bever and Van Raam’s adapted bicycles, an open house was held on June 6th. In this article you can read more about the new rental location, the open house and the new adapted bicycles at De Bever.
Customer experiences
Customer experience Easy Rider tricycle - Suze Korver
February 2014 changed Suze's life forever. A bacterial infection caused sepsis, leaving her in a coma for 3 months and requiring both her lower legs and hands to be amputated. Read Suze Korver's admirable story in this customer experience and watch the video.
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User experience VeloPlus wheelchair bike - Kevin van der Plas
I'm Kevin, 14 years old and I live at home with my parents. I can't talk and I'm wheelchair dependent. I like to watch videos on YouTube on my iPad, but what I like even more is being outside and cycle around on my VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike, together with my mom and dad.
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Customer experience Fun2Go double bike – De Bever Verhuur
De Bever Verhuur in Ouddorp stimulates joint movement in the open air, with their broad offer of (electric) means of transportation, including special bikes. They already have been using the Fun2Go 1 for a longer period and also tested the Fun2Go 2 recently. In this customer experience you will read more about De Bever Verhuur und their findings concerning the double bike.
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