Cycling with one pedal
Daniel is a keen cyclist who enjoys exploring the countryside on his bike along with his family. Following complications from a routine operation, he no longer has full use of his right knee. He was worried that he might have to give up his hobby, until he contacted Remap.
The solution
Remap Basingstoke volunteer, Richard, visited Daniel and came up with a clever plan. He modified the pedals on Daniel’s electrically assisted bike so that they rotate independently. Daniel can then power his bike using only one leg, while the other rests comfortably on the ‘spare’ pedal.
The benefit
Daniel is now back on the road, and recently enjoyed a family biking holiday in France. Thanks Remap Basingstoke!
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Help/advice please …. I am an above knee amputee aged 75 wanting to cycle with one leg/,pedal mainly using cycleways. Possibly with power assist. I do not use a prosthetic ….. Purpose is to find some sort of money-raising sponsorship activity now that 10k runs etc are out! As well as,a different aerobic exercise activity. I do not presently own a bike. Based in Chelmsford Essex. Thanks for considering.
Hi Graham, if you complete our referral form with a bit more information, then we can see if we’re able to help you with something similar. Please note however, that this was a modification of a bike the client already owned, so we may struggle to help if you don’t presently own a bike: http://www.remap.org.uk/help
Hello Richard.
I am a volunteer maker in the Cleveland region and we have a client with a similar requirement to your ‘single pedal’ bicycle adaptation.
I would love to find out more about your solution if you are happy to share the details.
It would be great if you could give me a call when you are free in 07730 985282. Any day between 9am & 9pm.
Best regards,
Paul.