Guest guest Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 We looked into these for a few years ago after I saw a dad and his daughter with cerebral palsy out on them. We decided for a number of reasons they wouldn't work for us. But, still.. So cool. http://blackbirdbikes.com/ From: IPADDUnite [mailto:IPADDUnite ] On Behalf Of ELLEN BRONFELD Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 8:47 AM IPADDUnite Subject: biking... Hi all: Some of you may recall that Noah started riding a tricycle last summer. We have had some amazing rides over the past year. Noah started riding at age 23 at a point that I thought it might never happen. He is SO happy out on the trails. So...just something to think about for some late fall activity or perhaps a holiday present to be enjoyed this coming spring... Here is a link to a website that offers specialty bikes: http://www.buddybike.com/Products.html Thanks to friend Bergman, Noah got his bike from a garage sale for a fraction of the cost of a new one. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... <mailto:egskb%40sbcglobal.net> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Hi Ellen, Thanks for the info. Quentin loves riding the trails on a tandem with his dad and he is getting better at pedaling on a stationary bike at the fitness center. How did you teach Noah to stop and to steer? Francis is in Paris until November and our PSWs (who are otherwise wonderful) aren't strong enough to ride with him so it would be good if he could learn to ride independantly even if I or someone else have to ride alongside him. Thais Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Y'all have some nerve starting a discussing on biking when Adam and I are out on the trails every day at this time of year. First, Thais, I've posted my open offer to work with anyone, with the equipment I have or whatever you have, but I don't remember if you're within our range (45 minutes for regular riding as days are short now, 1.5 hours for an occasional weekend trip). Second, we just did our first ride with a regular biking group. Adam stayed in the pack (never leading, of course), and within a few minutes he seemed comfortable judging by his usual vocal stim's. Everyone was very nice, but as requested, didn't engage him this first time; just spoke as necessary (e.g " on the left " ) and let him wander through the group as if he was just a familiar member. A few seemed a little uncomfortable when Adam stood alone at breaks, but as one such said, he had no idea what autism was and noted that I seemed to think leaving him alone was okay -- smart fellow. Third, as someone here has suggested, I've been letting Adam take some pictures on the trails (he doesn't like to seem himself in the pictures I take). I still take the most -- because he's the handsome one, and I want to get some nice autumn scenes. (Ellen check your e-mail for the latest.) And finally, I've done a lot of looking at modified bikes on the internet. For CP and other significant physical limitations, I would work with the " disabilitybikes " place in St. /Aurora even though it's expensive. For simplier, temporary learning bikes, I've got a list of interesting options. > > Hi Ellen, > Thanks for the info. Quentin loves riding the trails on a tandem with his dad and he is getting better at pedaling on a stationary bike at the fitness center. How did you teach Noah to stop and to steer? > Francis is in Paris until November and our PSWs (who are otherwise wonderful) aren't strong enough to ride with him so it would be good if he could learn to ride independantly even if I or someone else have to ride alongside him. > Thais > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I must have missed that post, sorry. Could you tell me about it. We are in Naperville and have car, will travel. Thais Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I'm sending the history of this to your e-mail. If you're interested, lets chat/set something up off-line. > > I must have missed that post, sorry. Could you tell me about it. We are in Naperville and have car, will travel. > Thais > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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