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5 reasons why cycling protects against corona Van Raam

5 reasons why cycling protects against corona

According to the German government and scientists, the best way to 'socially distance yourself‘ is on a bicycle. You not only protect yourself, strengthen your lungs, but also protect other people. We have put together five (5) reasons why cycling protects you from corona, as well as tips that you should follow while cycling. (Based onthe current measures with the Corona virus; last updated: May 26th, 2020)

Cycling with back pain van raam special needs bikes

Cycling with back pain

It is one of the most common ailments worldwide: back pain. In many cases it is difficult to determine the exact cause of back pain. In this article we'll tell you more about back pain and how special needs bikes can make cycling with back pain easier.

Cycling with autism on double rider cycle

Cycling with autism

People with autism have a different way of processing information in the brain. Cycling can therefore be a challenge. Van Raam's adapted bicycles can help with this. Read more about cycling with autism and the use of an adapted bicycle.

How to ride backwards on a custom bike

Riding backwards with pedal support on a custom bike

Many bikes from Van Raam have an electric motor, so they are an e-bike. You can cycle backwards with Van Raam custom bikes that have pedal support. Find out in this article how this works and watch our video about it.

Special needs bikes for people with a disability Van Raam

Cycling with a disability

If cycling becomes difficult due to your disability, you have the option to look at a special needs bike. Van Raam has adapted bikes that are suitable for different disabilities. A special needs bike makes cycling (together) with a disability often possible again. Click here to view these special needs bikes.

van raam fun2go custom bike makes autistic boy more mobile

Van Raam Fun2Go custom bike makes autistic boy more mobile

A charity run has raised money for a young autistic boy from northern Germany. Thanks to the many helpers, he can ride a bike again and is therefore much more mobile and flexible. Learn more about the special bike and cycling with autism in this article.

Van Raam Easy Rider Compact tricycle with seat

Cycling with MS on a special needs bike

MS is a disease of the central nervous system. Slight symptoms of MS may include eye problems, clumsiness and numbness or a tingling sensation. Some patients with severe symptoms may experience total or partial loss of vision or motor skills. These symptoms can severely hamper movement and especially cycling. However, cycling with MS is certainly not impossible and a special needs bicycle can help.

Discover the 8 advantages of the Fun2Go side-by-side tandem

Cycling with Huntington’s disease

The Huntington's disease affects certain parts of the brain, causing severe mental and motor problems and mental deterioration. As a result, it can be dangerous or even impossible to (independently) take part in traffic. Van Raam makes adapted bicycles so that people with a disability or people who are no longer able to take part in traffic independently can use the bicycle together with a guide.

cycling with rheumatism with a Van Raam tricycle for adults

Cycling with rheumatism

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.

Cycling together with dementia

Cycling together with dementia

Did you know that 1 in 5 people get dementia? The chance of women getting dementia is even bigger: 1 in 3 women gets dementia during her lifetime. With this disease, the brain can no longer process information properly, causing memory problems, among other things. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. Unfortunately, there are no medicines for dementia yet, but there are medicines that can delay the disease. Research has proven that sufficient exercise is important for people with dementia. Read in this article how cycling with dementia is an option with the special needs bikes from Van Raam.

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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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