Disabled riders
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Doctor T
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Disabled riders
How many riders/owners on the forum are classed as disabled? It would be nice to know am not the only one on here. I have mobility problems in my legs and right hand.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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burridge01
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Re: Disabled riders
I'm not yet but possibly on my way.Already been told by orthopaedics at the Royal London I won't be going back to my old job and possibly retired at 56.Already looking at the NABD site in case I need a modification to the RT.One that immediately springs to mind is having the side stand changed to the other side as I think I'm going to struggle pivoting on my left leg.
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Steve398
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Re: Disabled riders
burridge01 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:52 am I'm not yet but possibly on my way.Already been told by orthopaedics at the Royal London I won't be going back to my old job and possibly retired at 56.Already looking at the NABD site in case I need a modification to the RT.One that immediately springs to mind is having the side stand changed to the other side as I think I'm going to struggle pivoting on my left leg.
Really sorry to hear that mate…
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Doctor T
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Re: Disabled riders
I can only mount my bike by standing on the footpegs. I look at people on GS bikes just swinging their legs over with panniers and top boxes with ease, makes me really jealous.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Stu
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Re: Disabled riders
But it's subjective!
Someone in a wheelchair may look at you and feel the same
Be thankful that you can do the things you enjoy
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Doctor T
- Posts: 1998
- Joined: Tue Dec 21, 2021 10:21 pm
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Re: Disabled riders
I do have a wheelchair as i cant walk far. Am just greatfull i can still ride a bike.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Sharkfighter
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Re: Disabled riders
I’m classed as disabled, diagnosed with ME in 2009, hasn’t really affected me of late. I just feel tired now and again, after long rides I do feel it though.