Cycling & Arthritis

methogirl
methogirl Member Posts: 25
edited 17. Nov 2008, 14:24 in Living with Arthritis archive
I like cycling which now is my only form of exercise. However, with the arthritis in my hand and elbow, I am struggling. Does anyone know of any adaptions for a bicycle? 8)

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  • oneday
    oneday Member Posts: 1,434
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    sorry i dont know any, have you tried a cycling organisation.
    I cycle on holidays as its great to get around when walking causes me pain, i feel like a free bird.
  • methogirl
    methogirl Member Posts: 25
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    oneday wrote:
    sorry i dont know any, have you tried a cycling organisation.
    I cycle on holidays as its great to get around when walking causes me pain, i feel like a free bird.

    Exactly... I cant walk well. and cycling makes me feel so free. Its non impact on joints... unless you fall off.

    Arthritis sufferers.. if you can do it.. you should try

    :lol:
  • scattered
    scattered Member Posts: 326
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I use a recumbant (sp?) at the gym because leaning on my hands is too much for my elbows and wrists. Have you tried looking into the specialist sports bikes? The veledrome cyclists have special handle bars which enable them to lean on their forearms rather than their hands.
  • bigbee
    bigbee Member Posts: 3
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    methogirl wrote:
    I like cycling which now is my only form of exercise. However, with the arthritis in my hand and elbow, I am struggling. Does anyone know of any adaptions for a bicycle? 8)

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    Moderator Y


    You can pedal and the motor helps you along.The motor takes you up hill as if you were still going on the flat.Some makes have a throttle like a scooter so you can have a rest from pedaling.The ranges are approx 15 to 20 miles if you dont help with the pedaling and almost doubles if you put some effort in your self!No insurance or tax,10p to charge up.If you work you can get a brand new bike almost half price with the Governments help

    http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/cycling/cycletoworkschemeimplementat5732

    New bikes range from around £400 to £1000,so you could get one almost half these prices.

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    kind regards

    Peter

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  • jennywren
    jennywren Bots Posts: 79
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I wobble so much on a cycle but now I know where to buy one from it would be nice to have a cycyle ride and let the wind blow in my hair and I could tinkle my bell nope I am not going to do that and how annoying is that in the grand schem of arthritis. I used to cycle everyday in London all across the parks and then I would cycle down Oxfrod Street and then head for home how great are those dim and distant memories.
  • bigbee
    bigbee Member Posts: 3
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You can get electric trikes too! :)
  • jennywren
    jennywren Bots Posts: 79
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    They are for kids
  • bigbee
    bigbee Member Posts: 3
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    jennywren wrote:
    They are for kids

    Gotta be big kids!

    :)

    http://www.powabyke.com/products/powatryke/en/index.html
  • oneday
    oneday Member Posts: 1,434
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    scattered wrote:
    I use a recumbant (sp?) at the gym because leaning on my hands is too much for my elbows and wrists. Have you tried looking into the specialist sports bikes? The veledrome cyclists have special handle bars which enable them to lean on their forearms rather than their hands.

    yes, i go on the recumbant bike at the gym, seems to be not many users of them.....which reminds me i havent been for couple of weeks, no doubt hips will start playing up soon!
  • methogirl
    methogirl Member Posts: 25
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have an idea..... A tandem :lol:

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