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).
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Martien van der Heijden (94) from Erp (the Netherlands) was brought away to his final resting place behind his Fun2Go duo bike. Martien's children cycled the bike to the cemetery in Erp, with Martien behind it on a trailer. A beautiful farewell for Martien, who cycled a lot on the Fun2Go side by side tandem the last couple of years. Read more about Martien and his farewell in this article.
You wonder how long a tandem is? Van Raam produces different types of bicycles and also, among others, different models of tandems. These tandems not only all have different characteristics, but also different dimensions. In this article you can find out what Van Raam's tandem lengths are.
Making a test ride with a special needs bike is very important. Everyone has different needs and preferences. During a test ride at Van Raam you will be helped by a technical advisor and you can try out a bike. It is also possible to test a special needs bike at some Van Raam dealers. Read more about testing a Van Raam bike here.
Van Raam tandems are not literally foldable but can be divided and this makes transport and storage easier. Watch our video and read in this article how to divide a folding tandem bike and which Van Raam tandems are detachable.
For people with Down's syndrome, movement is not always easy. They often have less coordination and the muscles are not that strong. Nevertheless, movement is very important, and so is cycling. As a manufacturer of unique special needs bikes, Van Raam offers various possibilities and solutions for cycling with Down's syndrome, both for people who can cycle independently and for people who can't (or no longer) do so.
You are looking for a Van Raam dealer, but don't know how to find one? Then this is the right place for you! Watch our video and read our article to see how easy it is to find a Van Raam dealer from our website.
A tandem trike is, as the word actually says, a tandem with three wheels. Van Raam has several special needs bikes in its assortment, including three tricycle tandems. One of these tandem trikes is called the Kivo Plus and is a child parent tandem. With the Kivo Plus, an adult sits at the back of the tandem and a child can sit at the front of the tandem. Because the Kivo Plus is equipped with two rear wheels instead of one, this tandem gives more stability. Read more about this tandem tricycle for kids here.
Cycling in the dark can be a challenge for some, but even if you have less of a problem with it, it's good to think about what to look for. To help you stay mobile and safe in the dark, we have put together 10 tips for cycling in the dark.
In October 2020 there was an impressive article about Van Raam on Tweewieler.nl. This article is about the history and development of Van Raam over the years. Tweewieler is a Dutch website for the bike industry and bicycle specialists. Read more about Van Raam and the article of Tweewieler here.
Van Raam is one of the three finalists for the prestigious Koning Willem I Award 2020. Companies that have shown courage, perseverance, innovation, and sustainable business operations in recent years have a chance to win this award. The winner may welcome the Dutch Queen Máxima for a visit at their company. The award is seen as the most important award for companies in the SME sector. Read more in this article.
