October 15, 2021 - A Toronto couple is bringing the joy of cycling to seniors and those with mobility challenges by signing on to an international initiative, Cycling Without Age (CWA), that was first launched in Copenhagen, Denmark back in 2012 reports CityNews.
Avid cyclist, Ian Catteral, and his partner Dorothea Torrico quickly embraced the program when they heard about it and have brought it to Toronto.
Now in 51 countries around the world the program, helps those that cannot bike on their own and experience cycling in a safe, accessible way.
The concept sees volunteers piloting a specialized, semi-electric vehicle called a trishaw and taking passengers on rides to get some fresh air and engage with the community.
“I do all my commuting by bike,” Catteral told CTV.ca. “I wanted to be able to share with my mum, my grandmum – this amazing program should be accessible to everybody in the community.”
Currently, the program is a one-bike operation in Toronto and people can sign up via email to pedal the trishaw and take their loved ones, neighbours or friends for a ride at zero cost.
Read more in CityNews here.
Read more about Cycling Without Age in Canada here.
