Several young North Shore people with brain injuries will be helped to recover using a new recumbent tricycle donated from funds raised jointly by Northbridge Rotary Club and Manmos Cycle Group.

The new tricycle was presented to Gordon-based charity Fresh Tracks in September. The charity’s CEO Alan Lawrence was “over the moon”, with the donation bringing the total number of tricycles at the charity to seven.

“These specially-made three-wheeler trikes are designed for the disabled to ride, as the pedals can be adjusted to be hand-propelled and there are gears on the hand grip to suit each individual,” Alan said. “If the rider can only steer then there are handle bars for a carer to push the bike. Another advantage is that the rider can attach their feet to the pedals so that their legs move with the rotating wheels.  
 

Alan noted that, because of the trikes, several people in the group can now move their legs and have become more mobile and independent. The tricycles also brings a huge amount of excitement, fun and freedom for all that have the opportunity to ride them.

Northbridge Rotary President Paul Sullivan congratulated Alan on the fantastic work being done at Fresh Tracks, and thanked him for his service to the disabled community.

The new recumbent tricycle was presented to Fresh Tracks’ CEO Alan Lawrence by Northbridge Rotarians Paul Sullivan and Bob Farrar, and by Tony Reeve from the Manmos Cycle Group

 
     
 
 
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