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Mobility scooter bike (bike and mobility scooter)

Difference between the scooter bike and the mobility scooter

There are more and more people who opt for a mobility scooter when walking or cycling is not possible (anymore). With a mobility scooter you stay mobile and you can go on your own. At Van Raam we produce the Easy Go scooter bike. This is a combination of an electric tricycle and mobility scooter. In this article you will get more information and some major differences between a mobility scooter and Van Raam's scooter bike.

tomcat van raam dealer special needs bicycles uk

New Van Raam bikes dealer in the United Kingdom

Van Raam has a new dealer in the United Kingdom. Tomcat, the British manufacturer of trikes will sell special needs bicycles in the United Kingdom as a Van Raam dealer.

Tandems

Cycling together on a tandem

There are more than a billion bicycles in the world, twice as many as automobiles. Cycling is therefore the most efficient way to get around in the world. Because not everyone can or wants to cycle independently, you see in addition to regular bicycles, more and more bicycles for multiple riders. In this article you can read more about cycling together on a tandem and get to know different types of tandems made by Van Raam.

decorated side by side tandem fun2go for wedding

Side-by-side tandem as special wedding transportation

In Bocholt (Germany), a very special and original wedding transport was chosen by a bridal couple. After the ceremony at the local town hall, the newlyweds stepped on a decorated Van Raam Fun2Go double rider cycle.

side by side tandem

Tips for buying a side-by-side tandem

Are you looking for a side-by-side tandem to enjoy a bike ride together? We give you 10 tips to help you with the purchase of a (electric) side-by-side tandem.

wheelchair transport bike van raam residential care facility

Wheelchair bike for residential care facility

De Schauw in Putten (the Netherlands), a residential care facility for the elderly, received a Van Raam VeloPlus wheelchair bicycle sponsored by the local thrift store. This thrift store has existed for 35 years and has therefore held a special fundraising campaign. The festive handover of the wheelchair bike was in September 2018.

retirement center in usa van raam side by side tandem

Side-by-side tandem for residents of retirement center

Park Centre is a community for Healthy Living active adults 55 and over in Newton, Iowa. The residents now have a Van Raam side by side tandem. They received their bicycle on September 11th, 2018. The Van Raam double rider cycle was purchased from our USA-dealer All Ability Cycles.

Tricycle at National Park De Hoge Veluwe

Tricycles tested in a Dutch National Park with British end user Henry

At the end of August our colleague Marnix and Henry, an English end user of a Van Raam tricycle, made a nice trip to the Dutch National Park De Hoge Veluwe with the Easy Sport and the Easy Rider tricycles. In this article you can read how important the special needs bike is for Henry and see how the two cycling enthusiasts have experienced this day.

Lancaster recumbent

Our USA Van Raam dealer Lancaster Recumbent moved

The small family owned business Lancaster Recumbent opened their store in 2014. The store has over 75 different types of recumbent bikes, but they are also experienced and certified in other special needs bicycles. In March 2018 they moved to Marietta. They now have a larger shop, about 10 miles from the previous location.

Jimlog Jimmy Gustafson VeloPlus

Wheelchair bicycle taxi service in Finland

Jimmy Gustafson has a wheelchair taxi service in the town of Porvoo, Finland. With the Van Raam VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike they cycle 5 days a week from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. and they transport 4 to 8 people on a day, these are mainly elderly people.

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Customer experiences
Customer experience Easy Rider tricycle - Suze Korver
10 / 10
Customer experience Easy Rider tricycle - Suze Korver
February 2014 changed Suze's life forever. A bacterial infection caused sepsis, leaving her in a coma for 3 months and requiring both her lower legs and hands to be amputated. Read Suze Korver's admirable story in this customer experience and watch the video.
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User experience VeloPlus wheelchair bike - Kevin van der Plas
10 / 10
User experience VeloPlus wheelchair bike - Kevin van der Plas
I'm Kevin, 14 years old and I live at home with my parents. I can't talk and I'm wheelchair dependent. I like to watch videos on YouTube on my iPad, but what I like even more is being outside and cycle around on my VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike, together with my mom and dad.
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Customer experience Fun2Go double bike – De Bever Verhuur
9 / 10
Customer experience Fun2Go double bike – De Bever Verhuur
De Bever Verhuur in Ouddorp stimulates joint movement in the open air, with their broad offer of (electric) means of transportation, including special bikes. They already have been using the Fun2Go 1 for a longer period and also tested the Fun2Go 2 recently. In this customer experience you will read more about De Bever Verhuur und their findings concerning the double bike.
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