Imagine gliding through the sunshine on a trishaw. The wind on your face. Laughter in the air. For seniors and people with disabilities, this isn’t just a ride. It’s a lifeline. Ryan Foster shares how Cycling Without Age Brisbane is changing lives by bringing the simple joy of bike riding to those who thought they’d never experience it again.
Cycling Without Age started in Denmark and has spread to 46 countries, connecting communities through specialised trishaws that allow seniors to feel the freedom of the open road. Ryan talks about the highs and lows of setting up Brisbane’s chapter. He reveals what it’s like to navigate challenges like COVID lockdowns and the Brisbane floods of 2022.
You’ll hear about the practical side of making it work. Securing grants. Training volunteers. Keeping the wheels rolling. But the real story is in the transformations. Like the woman in her 90s who hadn’t been outside for years but now looks forward to every ride. Or the veteran volunteer who found a new sense of purpose pedalling through parks and sharing stories.
Ryan’s passion for combating social isolation and fostering community connection shines through every word. If you’ve ever thought about volunteering or starting something meaningful in your own community, Ryan’s journey is proof it can be done.
Learn how a simple idea, some determination, and a lot of heart can transform lives one ride at a time.
Ready to pedal towards a better community? Tune in and be inspired.
Find out more about Cycling Without Age Brisbane https://www.facebook.com/cyclingwithoutagebrisbane
Find your local Cycling Without Age group https://cyclingwithoutage.org.au/where-we-operate
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This is our final episode for 2024. Have a great Christmas and New Year and look out for us next year with our new name Get Around Caboolture. We already have great episodes lined up for January.
