Customer experience Fun2Go side by side bike - 'tHuis Lioba

Comfort, Convenience, and Connection

“Our dark blue Fun2Go offers many features. It has pedal assistance, an extra powerful battery, gears, and a hub that lets us control the pedaling of the co-rider. The bike also has a rotatable seat, seatbelt, mirror, footplate, armrests, and a holder for carrying a foldable walker. We even added a phone holder ourselves, so we can easily follow routes along the way. With all these options, we can head out together with our guests in comfort and safety.

We have two regular drivers and several volunteers who often take the electric side by side bike out for a ride. In good weather, we easily cycle about 50 kilometers per week, and often even more. Our guests love going out on the Fun2Go. The area around ’tHuis Lioba is beautiful. We can ride straight into the dunes on scenic bike paths. We often take trips to nearby restaurants, Castricum, or Egmond aan Zee. At the coastal towns, we can enjoy sea views from the boulevard or a lookout point. Sometimes guests find it a bit exciting, so we make sure both the driver and co-rider are well informed about the bike and know what to do in different situations. And if the co-rider gets cold, we have a blanket to keep them warm.

Although there isn’t a covered storage area at the monastery, we protect the Fun2Go with a cover when it rains. In winter, the side by side bike is safely stored at a local farmer’s place. In the future, we hope to have our own storage space.”

Cycling with Meaning

“What makes the Fun2Go so special are the meaningful moments we share with our guests. For example, I once cycled with a guest who was in the final stage of his life. He wanted to find peace and new insights with us, and enjoy life. Together, we rode to a small chapel to light a candle (see photo)—he lit one for himself, and I lit one for his wife. Along the way, we had wonderful, deep conversations. He could talk about anything. His family is incredibly grateful to us for these moments.

Another special memory was with a 92-year-old lady who hadn’t cycled in twelve years. After her first ride on the side by side bike, she came back with a big smile! Experiences like these are priceless. For a moment, we help people rise above their illness or loneliness.”