Bike as service vehicle?
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Bike as service vehicle?
A few years ago my Parkinson's became bad enough that I had to walk with a cane or walker. However, I could always ride a bicycle. So I was wondering... could a bike be considered a service aid in this instance, i.e. take into hotel room or into zoo's, etc. for use as a walking aid - places you can take a wheelchair
BTW, I've since had brain surgery and am able to walk unaided. And cycle too.
BTW, I've since had brain surgery and am able to walk unaided. And cycle too.
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I believe so, at least in my area. I know of a guy who had a nasty fall and had to have brain surgery. He rides a trike and the zoo allows him to ride inside. More power to you with your physical issues!
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I use both Trek 800 Singletrack, and TiLIte Aero Z wheelchair. The former for longer exploration and outdoors, the latter for indoors and shorter distances. I deal with hip issues, mixed type Cerebral Palsy, and Spina Bifida. I hop sometimes, push sometimes, pedal sometimes.
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A few years ago my Parkinson's became bad enough that I had to walk with a cane or walker. However, I could always ride a bicycle. So I was wondering... could a bike be considered a service aid in this instance, i.e. take into hotel room or into zoo's, etc. for use as a walking aid - places you can take a wheelchair
BTW, I've since had brain surgery and am able to walk unaided. And cycle too.
BTW, I've since had brain surgery and am able to walk unaided. And cycle too.
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