Ride Out Ride On (RORO) - Assisted cycling service
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Overview
Ride Out Ride On - RORO for short - is an inclusive and adaptable cycle service for adults and children. Based in Bristol. For many clients, cycling has always played an important part in their identities, or their means of getting exercise, and part of RORO’s mission is to help people who, for whatever reason, have lost their ability or the desire to ride to re-find the love of cycling, and re-introduce it to their lives. For others, the prospect of riding a bike, and the confidence, strength and wide-eyed enjoyment it can bring, may be a new prospect. In either case, RORO’s cycle outreach service is about bringing riding to those who would otherwise be unable to ride themselves – and to open up for them all the life-giving, life-affirming benefits cycling can bring.
The tandem we use – the Hase Pino - is specifically designed to open up the world of cycling to as many people as possible, irrespective of their strength, their balance or their confidence. Clients are placed on the semi-recumbent front seat, and add what power they want to, or are able to, using the front pedals. The steering, gear shifting and braking are all controlled by the RORO rider at the rear, allowing the client to enjoy the movement of the bike, and the freedom of the ride, without having to be responsible for the control or navigation of a moving vehicle.
The tandem we use – the Hase Pino - is specifically designed to open up the world of cycling to as many people as possible, irrespective of their strength, their balance or their confidence. Clients are placed on the semi-recumbent front seat, and add what power they want to, or are able to, using the front pedals. The steering, gear shifting and braking are all controlled by the RORO rider at the rear, allowing the client to enjoy the movement of the bike, and the freedom of the ride, without having to be responsible for the control or navigation of a moving vehicle.
Club features
Impairment types:
Hearing impairment
Learning impairment
Mental health
Physical impairment
Social or behavioural
Visual impairment
Staff experience:
We have a lot of experience working with disabled people
Activity format:
Individual
Location:
Gathorne Road
Bristol
BS2 0QN
United Kingdom
Telephone number:
07823461892
Email address:
Attending the club:
Please get in touch with us via email hello@rideoutrideon.com to ask about booking a session. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram @rideoutrideon. We are currently offering free taster sessions to new clients, our usual rates are £48 for a one hour ride.
When we meet:
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Is there a specific meeting point at the address:
RORO has developed a bank of traffic-free, and low-traffic routes in and around the Bristol area. By arrangement, clients can either be met at a home address or at the start of the chosen route, or if a more ambitious trip is planned, clients can also be picked up by car and taken, along with the tandem, to the chosen destination. If preferred, friends, partners or carers or are also welcome to come along for the ride – if not, the tandem is designed to position the heads of both riders close enough together to allow free-flowing conversation – so those yelps of delight that getting on a bike inspires won’t go unheard.
Tailor-designing the route and the set-up of the bike is at the heart of the RORO’s service. The needs placed on the bike, and the routes taken will vary with every client, and for this reason, an introductory meet-up always forms the first RORO session.
Tailor-designing the route and the set-up of the bike is at the heart of the RORO’s service. The needs placed on the bike, and the routes taken will vary with every client, and for this reason, an introductory meet-up always forms the first RORO session.
Equipment:
If appropriate we recommend you wear a cycle helmet for safety and suitable clothes for the outdoors.
Accessibility Information:
We meet outside and would only choose locations with good access, including cafe for friends or carers to attend while you ride. We also have the ability to travel to your place of residence or chosen route so if you have any worries about travel we can bring the service to you. We are happy to discuss if you have any questions or requests.
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