The rental of handcycles — bicycles powered by hand and arms rather than legs — in Cork has been welcomed by cycling group.
“What a great initiative from the rebel county. As part of the Wheels For All Scheme, @CorkSports to have these handcycles available to rent. Handcycles are powered by the arms and support people with reduced mobility to enjoy cycling,” said Wexford Bicycle User Group on Twitter.
What a great initiative from the rebel county.
As part of the Wheels For All Scheme, @CorkSports to have these handcycles available to rent.
Handcycles are powered by the arms and support people with reduced mobility to enjoy cycling.https://t.co/CAXC3jrp8S pic.twitter.com/zrJ4COMMkH— 💜💛WexBUG (Wexford Bicycle User Group)💜💛🇮🇪 (@WexBug) February 21, 2020
The Cork Local Sports Partnership said on its website: “As part of the Wheels For All Scheme, Cork Sports Partnership through the support of the Dormant Accounts Sports Inclusion Capital Grant have handcycles available to rent.
Handcycles are powered by the arms and support people with reduced mobility to enjoy cycling.” It added: “If you are interested in trying out a handcycle, and would like more information, please contact Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Kate Feeney by kfeeney@corksports.ie or call 021-4347096.”
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