Van Raam produces uniquely special needs bicycles and specializes in tricycles, transport bikes, scooterbikes, wheelchair bikes, tandem bikes, double rider bikes, and low step trough bikes (also known as comfortbikes). Each model is also available as an electric bike (Pedelec).
Many wheelchair users often have the feeling that the world is made for pedestrians, cyclists or car drivers. In everyday life you often have to overcome difficulties, such as moving or transferring between different places. For many people, a Van Raam wheelchair bicycle is a help in the everyday life to get from A to B. There are various individual options and different types of wheelchair bikes. In this article you can read more about a wheelchair bicycle in your daily life, the new possibilities and discover experiences of wheelchair bicycle users.
With a wheelchair bicycle in your daily life
On a daily basis, people in a wheelchair often face challenges. Getting from A to B is often frustrating for many wheelchair users. Because the strength is sometimes lacking, and some barriers and distances cannot be covered with a wheelchair or you are bound to your wheelchair. A Van Raam wheelchair bicycle can help wheelchair users in their everyday life, even if you cannot get out of your wheelchair.
This help can be a great support in the private sector as well as in the care sector. If you want to go outdoors more often in your private life, go on excursions with your family or just want to experience more freedom, a wheelchair bicycle is a great help in everyday life because it gives you the possibility to be mobile. For example, the car can be simply left parked for short distances and also a ride in the nature is good for the soul on the one hand and on the other hand your body also benefits from this variety.Â
Variety in everyday life and good for body and soul
Cheaper than the car
Family excursions are possible again
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Wheelchair bicycles are also very popular with nursing homes, retirement homes and other care organizations for the reasons just mentioned. We receive regular notifications that wheelchair bikes have been delivered to organizations. Please have a look at the following articles.
Of course, you can also rent a bike, for a weekend, on holiday or just for fun. Furthermore, there are several initiatives and bicycle taxi organizations that offer this. Have a look at some bicycle rental and bicycle taxi projects below.Â
The OPair wheelchair bike is a combination of wheelchair and bicycle. At the front, the passenger is seated in a comfortable seat. The rider of the bicycle has a good view of the road and the passenger from behind. The front part of the bicycle can be easily detached from the bicycle part in the optionally detachable version so that it can be used as a wheelchair on site. The wheels with a slight camber give the bicycle additional riding comfort and stability. Also take a look at how the Van Raam OPair wheelchair bicycle has developed over the years or read more about the bike with wheelchair in front in the article 'Van Raam OPair: bike with wheelchair in front'.
The popularity of the OPair wheelchair bike and the VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike is reflected in the many reports and people with a wheelchair bike share their experiences with us. Below you can read the stories of users, children, residents, customers, caregivers and carers from various institutions and organisations who enjoy cycling again with Van Raam's special wheelchair bicycles.
I am a volunteer at Zonnehuisgroep Vlaardingen (a care institution). As a volunteer, I regularly cycle with the patients, these are mainly patients of the psychogeriatric department. I was already familiar with a duo bike and a rickshaw, but since a year we also have a VeloPlus wheelchair bike. This bicycle has been donated to the care institution. There are several volunteers who cycle on the wheelchair bike. It is a pleasure to ride the bicycle. It is a pleasant way to take the residents outside and to bring them back safely.
Last week Toon and Joyce came to visit us and they made a successfull test ride with the wheelchair transport bike VeloPlus. They liked the bike so much, that they will soon get their own bike. We wish that Toon and Joyce will make a lot of beautiful bike rides with the VeloPlus and we hope that they can enjoy it for a long time! Read the first experiences of Joyce and Toon below.
Marielle Klomp and her family purchased the OPair wheelchair bike in 2018 to continue cycling with their youngest family member. Read more about the experiences of Family Klomp with the wheelchair bike OPair during their trip to National Park De Hoge Veluwe below.
I am a happy entrepreneur from company Jimlog in Porvoo, a taxi service company with a wheelchair bike at our disposal. I just wanted to thank you for the 'superbike' you developed.
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You will receive advice from a technical consultant. It is possible to use the bicycle test track and you will receive a free offer. Read more about this process: "How to order a customized Van Raam bicycle".
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