10 tips for cycling in the rain
A rainy day is not a lost day, you can be biking even in the rain. To do this as best as possible, we give you handy tips that make cycling in the rain a success.
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A threshold ramp for a Van Raam special needs bike
You probably come across them from time to time: thresholds you just can't cross. This can be annoying and sometimes even cause dangerous situations. In this article we will tell you all about the threshold ramp.
Van Raam adapted bikes at Alice Holt Inclusive Cycling
Alice Holt Inclusive Cycling almost lost a lot but thanks to the group of the Little Lumpy, money was able to be raised in order to purchase an other adapted bike for Alice Holt Inclusive Cycling. The Fun2Go special needs side by side trike. Find out more about this initiative, how to raise money for an adaptive bike and what Van Raam bikes are available at Alice Holt Inclusive Cycling.
5 reasons why cycling protects against corona
According to the German government and scientists, the best way to 'socially distance yourself‘ is on a bicycle. You not only protect yourself, strengthen your lungs, but also protect other people. We have put together five (5) reasons why cycling protects you from corona, as well as tips that you should follow while cycling. (Based onthe current measures with the Corona virus; last updated: May 26th, 2020)
Climbing the Mont Ventoux in France on a Van Raam tricycle
Ruud Jansen, from Nijmegen climbed the Mont Ventoux on his Van Raam Easy Rider Small tricycle on September 7, 2018. Ruud has two muscle diseases which cause his muscles to slowly deteriorate and he can no longer cycle on a two-wheel bike. He participated in Ventoux3, an event that collects money for research into brain tumors.
Trailer to transport a special needs bike
With your special needs bike you can make a bike ride in your own area. Sometimes you also want to cycle in a different environment or other country, which is too far to cycle. With a custom trailer or roof-top carrier for special needs bicycles, mounted on your car, you can take your bike with you. At Van Raam we do not have trailers or roof-top carriers in our assortment. We do know some suppliers where you can purchase these trailers. You can find these in our article.
With an adaptive bike participating in traffic
With an adaptive bicycle participating in traffic for the first time, is for many people an exciting moment. Cycling on a tricycle can feel uncomfortable at first. Also, some people fear that road users will not think of them when they are on an adaptive bicycle. But is this fear correct? And wat if you are afraid to cycle? What is the solution for that problem? In this article you can read some experiences of Van Raam bicycle users and read what the possibilities are when you want to participate in traffic safely with an adaptive bike.
Wheelchair bicycle taxi service in Finland
Jimmy Gustafson has a wheelchair taxi service in the town of Porvoo, Finland. With the Van Raam VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike they cycle 5 days a week from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. and they transport 4 to 8 people on a day, these are mainly elderly people.
Cycling through the Netherlands with a brain injury
Hersenletsel on Tour, a working group of patient association Hersenletsel.nl, organises an annual bicycle tour to draw attention to TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). In 2021 and 2022 Hersenletsel on Tour could not take place due to corona.
Van Raam special needs bikes to America
Van Raam bikes does not only provides custom bikes/special needs bikes for the Dutch market. Also, throughout Europe we have dealers who sell Van Raam bikes, as in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Recently, we also have a dealer in the United States of America (USA).
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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