Disabled riders
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:08 pm
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.
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Re: Disabled riders
Posted: 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.
Re: Disabled riders
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:23 am
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…
Re: Disabled riders
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:28 pm
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.
Re: Disabled riders
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:55 pm
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
Re: Disabled riders
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:28 pm
I do have a wheelchair as i cant walk far. Am just greatfull i can still ride a bike.
Re: Disabled riders
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:53 pm
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.