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    Cycling with a muscle disease

    Cycling with a muscle disease

    According to the Dutch foundation ‘Prinses Beatrix Spierfonds’ there are around 600 different muscle diseases. This includes SMA, ALS, Duchenne's disease and Pompe disease. With a muscle disease, muscles getting weak or sometimes fall out completely. The weakening or the failure of the muscles makes it increasingly difficult to move. To keep your mobility as long as possible, there are mobility aids that can be used, including special needs bicycles. In this article you can read the possibilities to continue and enjoy cycling as long as possible despite a muscle disease.

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    The frame number on the special needs bikes from vanRaam

    Every special needs bikes from vanRaam has one: a frame number. However, the frame number on every bike is different. The frame number is an unique number, therefore the bike is becoming unique too. But what exactly is the frame number and why is this number so important?

    Van Raam is present with transport bikes at International Cargo Bike Festival 2019

    vanRaam at the International Cargo Bike Festival

    In which country is it better to organize an international bicycle festival than in the Netherlands? In the country where there are more bicycles than people and where special cycle highways have been built for cyclists. That's why, 14, 15 and 16 June, the International Cargo Bike Festival (ICBF) took place in Groningen and vanRaam was of course present with its (newest) transport bikes / cargo bikes.

    group photo van raam international dealer days 2019

    Van Raam International Dealer Days 2019

    In the weekend of May 24th to May 26th, the International Dealer Days 2019 took place at Van Raam. In total, 19 dealers from the countries Germany, Sweden, Norway, Italy, England, Scotland and Austria attended the Dealer Days and arrived at the new Van Raam factory in Varsseveld at May 24th.

    Bicycle parts and options for Van Raam special needs bikes

    Accessories and options for vanRaam special needs bikes

    Do you own a vanRaam bike or are you still exploring? In both cases it is good to know that vanRaam has many options and accessories available for your special needs bike. For example, did you know that with our bikes you can have a direction indicator placed on your bike or a wheelchair holder? Your dealer can also contact us to order parts for your bike. Read more about the different options and accessories for vanRaam's special needs bikes in this article.

    Cycling with lung condition Van Raam

    Cycling with a lung condition

    Our lungs are essential, because they allow us to breathe. With healthy lungs, breathing starts automatically, so you would almost forget how important the lungs are. Yet for a lot of people it is not guaranteed that they will be able to breathe normally. Because of a lung disease it is not always possible for these people to do the things they actually want to do. In some cases, aids offer a solution. In this article you can read about the possibilities of adapted bicycles for people with lung disease.

    Cycling despite chronic shoulder problems

    Cycling despite chronic shoulder problems

    Shoulder problems are very annoying and can have various causes. For example, think of rheumatism, prostheses, painful joints, artificial joints or even having to miss a body part. However, this does not always mean that cycling is not possible anymore. Van Raam has various bicycles in the product range with which cycling is often possible despite the shoulder problems.

    sustainable climate system van raam bicycle factory

    Sustainable climate system in new Van Raam bicycle factory

    In the beginning of 2019, Van Raam has moved to the new bicycle factory in Varsseveld. From the beginning, it was clear that the new factory had to have a sustainable climate system. With various parties, Van Raam has designed a sustainable factory. Now, the climate system is fully in use.

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    New transport bike at Van Raam, the Rickshaw Bicycle Chat

    Van Raam has a new bike in their product range. It is a transport bicycle, more precisely a Rickshaw bicycle. You can find more information here!

    Cycling with Parkinson's disease with Van Raam special needs bicycles

    Cycling with Parkinson's disease

    Every year, on April 11th, people pay extra attention to Parkinson's disease during World Parkinson's Day. April 11th is the birthday of James Parkinson, he discovered this brain disorder in 1817. Parkinson's disease is a brain disease. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease are different for each patient, but in general the most common symptoms are: trembling, stiffness, fatigue, slower movement, difficulty in moving and talking. These symptoms make it increasingly difficult for patients to stay mobile and independent. In many cases, mobility aids can make the patient's life more pleasant, including Van Raam's special needs bicycles. Read in this article what Van Raam can do for people with Parkinson's disease.

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