A bike ride is a wonderful thing.

But for folks with limited mobility, it’s difficult to experience the fresh air, sun and joy that a ride can deliver. We, a group of Raleigh citizens, would like to bring the biking experience to people that may not have thought that a bike ride was even possible for them. By using specially-made tandem bicycles, we plan to offer bike rides on Raleigh’s incredible greenways.

The Bike

The bike that makes this all possible is the Duet Wheelchair Bicycle Tandem. The Duet combines a bicycle with an advanced wheelchair design. Focusing on comfort and safety, the Duet can be adjusted to fit kids and adults alike. An electric-assist motor allows anyone to pilot the Duet, regardless of strength.

Our passenger enjoys flying over one of the Neuse River Greenway’s suspension bridges.

Read the story on WRAL.com.

Great! How can I help?

There are a few areas in which we need your help. The biggest need is volunteers: people that will come out and pedal for a passenger. If you’re interested, complete the background check process and join our pilots Facebook group!

The other need is help with funding. Our goal is to raise funds to ensure that the program will remain sustainable. If you know of a group or company that may contribute to funding, please share our info or put us in touch. Our goal is to fund the program via grants rather than via personal donations, but if you’re interested in donating, you can do so via PayPal. All financial transactions go directly to our account with the City of Oaks Foundation and are fully tax-deductible.

And lastly, tell your friends! Getting a good idea of community interest helps us move forward.

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