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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Van Raam donated a cheque to the Kanjers voor Kanjers Foundation. The record amount of money consisted of gifts that during the opening of the new Van Raam bicycle factory have been donated to the Foundation Kanjers voor Kanjers.
A Van Raam special needs bike usually only comes into the picture when cycling on a conventional two-wheel bike is no longer possible. But what if you are (or someone else is) in a wheelchair and still want to feel the wind in your hair? Then the Van Raam VeloPlus wheelchair bike is the solution! Wheelchair bikes were taken into use at three care institutions in both the Netherlands and Belgium in the autumn of 2019. Read more about this in the article.
Since Van Raam's relocation in January 2019, there has been a lot of media attention for the manufacturer of special needs bicycles. In November 2019, De Gelderlander (a Dutch newspaper) published a large article about Van Raam. In this article the Gelderlander talks about the sustainable building and bicycle test track, the history, Van Raam as world market leader and the prizes it has won. Read more about the article by the Gelderlander here.
There is a shortage of bicycle mechanics in the Netherlands. In order to increase the number of bicycle mechanics in the Achterhoek region, the Tweewieler Academy, the Graafschap College and the WerkRaat learning and work centre in Doetinchem have entered into a collaboration by setting up a new training course. Bicycle mechanics at Van Raam, Fukadu Tesfai Lujam and Kbrom Tukue Future, participate in this course.
Are you or do you know someone with a disability and would you like to know the possibility to keep your mobility? Perhaps the REVA fair is something for you! On May 19 to 21, 2022, Van Raam will be on this information fair in Ghent (Belgium) with special needs bicycles. This fair is the ideal meeting place for manufacturers and suppliers of products, organisations offering services, associations of people with a disability and visitors. In this article you can read more about the Reva and the Van Raam bikes that will be present at the Reva.
Regular exercise with a rheumatic disorder is very important. Besides being relaxing, it can be of great social and psychological significance and negative processes can be stopped. Cycling with rheumatism is a way of moving that can have a positive effect. Read more in this article about this condition and about the use of Van Raam bicycles with a rheumatic condition.
Two seventeen-year-old students have collected 1000 euros in donations for a Tandem foundation during their cycling trip on a Van Raam side-by-side tandem Fun2Go. Read more about these donations and other success stories about donations for a Van Raam side-by-side tandem Fun2Go.
New Van Raam product photos were taken in October 2019. This time, the Fun2Go duo bike and the FunTrain duo bike trailer were photographed again. During the photo shoot, several models were photographed at different locations. See below the result of the photo shoot.
A tricycle with pedal assistance can also help to stay mobile and happy in later life. Read more about why an electric tricycle for adults, which solutions Van Raam offers, the advantages of an electric tricycle, what should be considered before purchasing a tricycle and what makes an electric tricycle unique.
On 26 and 27 September 2019, Marnix Kwant, Huub Ressing and Coen Velthorst of Van Raam visited the United States. They visited our American dealers. A conference was organized for the American (and 1 Canadian) Van Raam dealers. Read in this article more about the trip and the program of the conference.
