Cycling with my Easy Rider tricycle
I like the Easy Rider very much, I haven't had any problems with it last year. Because I am paralysed on the right side, I have the following options on my tricycle: pedal support, foot fixation, stick holder, mirror, one brake (on the left side) for the front brake and rear brake and an direction indicator on the left side.
I use my tricycle mainly for recreation, but also for shopping and to go to appointments (physio, shoemaker or rehabilitation doctor). I usually cycle on paved roads (clinkers, tiles and asphalt), which is fine. I have not yet dared to go on other surfaces.
The distances I cycle with my Easy Rider are different. Unfortunately my right leg (which is paralyzed) hangs out a lot, causing pain after a while. Also because I can only steer and brake with one hand/arm, my left shoulder starts to hurt after a while. I really like the fact that I can cycle with my husband to the Blijdorp zoo from Leidschendam (about 20 kilometres) and we do this several times a year. My battery has to be recharged at the zoo otherwise we won't make it back. I would like to have a second battery (or a larger one) so we can continue cycling. Unfortunately I don't get these through the WMO.
I'm glad that because of the adjustments I'm now more independent and I'm not as cold in winter as on the mobility scooter.