Inclusive cycling service based in Bristol

Bristol Neurophysio Ride Out Ride On
Posted 04/09/18

Today I met up with Holly, the brains (and legs!) behind the amazing 'Ride Out, Ride On' service, based in Bristol.

Holly is passionate about bringing the joy and freedom of cycling to as many people as possible and has a specially adapted tandem bike, a Hase Pino, which allows her to do this.  

The bike has several adaptations making it accessible for a large range of clients with disabilities.  For some individuals it's a fantastic re-introduction to cycling after an illness or injury. For others it's simply a way of getting out in the fresh air and exploring parts of their city and surrounding countryside that otherwise wouldn't be accessible to them.

The bike is set up so clients can join in with cycling as much or as little as they like making it a fantastic adjunct to individuals' therapy programmes as well.

If anyone is interested in finding out more about this fantastic service then do check out RoRo's website; https://www.rideoutrideon.com/what-we-do

 

(Written by Kirsty)

Some kind words

Our daughter’s renal failure means that she is delayed with standing and walking at 2 and half years of age. We first started seeing Jules a few months back for an intense block of physiotherapy to build the strength and skills needed for her to eventually stand and walk.  It was really important that the physiotherapist specialised in paediatrics and could work alongside the NHS physiotherapists we also see. Jules immediately put us at ease with her friendly and professional approach and has built a good, trusting relationship with our daughter.  She uses play as a way to get our daughter to engage with the therapy.  Our daughter has really enjoyed all her physio sessions to date and we have seen a notable improvement in her movement.  She has begun to pull herself up and can climb up small steps as well as shuffle down stairs in a controlled manner!

Ms S, Bristol