Taking Elders On Bike Rides-Cycling Without Age in Boulder

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июн 2023
  • Getting older adults out on bikes and into nature is a winning formula.
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Комментарии • 118

  • @duzer
    @duzer  Год назад +9

    Look at this site to see if there is a program near you, cyclingwithoutage.org/ and if you're in Colorado, check this one out: milesofsmilescolorado.org/

  • @melaniesteele6414
    @melaniesteele6414 Год назад +17

    My mom is 83 years old. She had not been on a bike much since she was a kid. When I told her about Ragbrai she started riding the recumbent bike in her gym 30 minutes a day. She worked her way up to a couple hours. She then purchased an electric recumbent tandem bike. Her and my sister have been going out for 50 to 60 mile rides a few times a week. We all plan on doing Ragbrai for the first time this year. Cycling changes lives, my mom loves it.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +2

      WOW!! This is the best thing I've heard all day!! LOVE IT!! Hope to see you at RAGBRAI!!!

  • @samhklm
    @samhklm Год назад +4

    People rave about electric cars but an arguably greater impact is with electric bicycling. I see so many folks that would probably not be out on a bike riding everyday. What a great organization to highlight.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      I'm with you 100%!!!

  • @MH-js8vb
    @MH-js8vb 2 месяца назад +2

    Hi Ryan! I need to thank you...because of this video, I had a huge thunderbolt for Cycling without age. So I started right away a new branch in Quebec, Saint-Jérôme. Trying to put everything in place for our first summer. Super excited. Thank you for sharing that kind of inspirational story❤

  • @garyseckel295
    @garyseckel295 Год назад +2

    This activity pursued by Senior Centers would be welcomed hugely!
    Maximized advertising activity for Senior Centers!

  • @HackHunter1835
    @HackHunter1835 Год назад +5

    For anyone that has a parent in assisted living, you really know how special this is for them. How i would love to take my Mother out on the shared use trails. All they do is take the residents outside to the courtyard, never away from the facility which is very sad.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      I hear you. My nana lived in a memory care unit and didn't get to breathe fresh air very often :(

  • @seattlegrrlie
    @seattlegrrlie Год назад +2

    ... I'm not crying at this story ❤

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +2

      Me neither 🥲

  • @elizabethburgess3969
    @elizabethburgess3969 Год назад +3

    I’ve just become certified as a Cycling Without Age pilot in NH! Can’t wait for my first passenger!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      That's awesome!!! Have so much fun out there

  • @cherlgolja5402
    @cherlgolja5402 Год назад +1

    I’m 71 I was a runner for 40 years ! I fractured my femur skiing ⛷️, I discovered CATRIKE recumbent bike love it ! There nothings like running but this is the next best thing! I like to move it move it 😂

  • @onekgguy
    @onekgguy Год назад +11

    I've been a "pilot" for a similar program at a care facility for the past month. I love it! I was originally going to be involved with a local Cycling Without Age chapter but the pandemic put a halt to it before we could get started. The trishaw bike we're using was purchased through a grant to the care facility from our state. I mention that because there may be more opportunities for others that fall outside the scope of the two programs mentioned at the end of your video. It's truly an extraordinary way to volunteer and expose others to the joys of cycling while giving our riders a break from their normal day-to-day routine. My wife is a retired RN and she accompanies me for the first hour, sitting with memory care residents while I take them both on a ride. Thanks for highlighting this valuable program on your channel!

    • @Eric_Tennant
      @Eric_Tennant Год назад +1

      752 subs. Nice. Your almost there.

  • @joseadavila7445
    @joseadavila7445 Год назад +1

    Wonderful 😊 Ryan . You just earned more wing's with this one . Grandma is smiling 😊 and sitting on that ride in your imagination . Right? I know bud . I imagine mine there to ❤ . Great work out for the rider to for body and soul 🎉 .

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      I wish that I could have taken my nana out for a ride before she died :) But she is definitely smiling down

  • @Torsan1977
    @Torsan1977 Год назад +5

    Just signed up as a pilot two weeks ago for "cycling without age", as it's also called in Sweden. I had plans to do this about three years ago, but I guess you know what happened then. I'm really excited now!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Oh wow!! have so much fun!! and heja Sverige ;)

  • @HikerT
    @HikerT Год назад

    This is fantastic! Getting older people outside and able to see things they wouldn't in a vehicle, fresh air and sunshine - what a great program!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      It’s such an incredible opportunity for them

  • @derrekkelso3418
    @derrekkelso3418 11 месяцев назад

    Again, it was such a pleasure meeting you last week on Ragbrai!!! You truly are an awesome ambassador for a life well lived!!! Thank you for all of your awesome content!!

  • @dennisdownes9319
    @dennisdownes9319 Год назад +3

    Once again Ryan.....thanks for showing us that there is more "power" to bicycles than just getting from point a A to point B! DD

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Absolutely!! Thanks for watching

  • @pedrofernandez8729
    @pedrofernandez8729 Год назад +5

    I would like to see more seniors riding low power electric assisted bikes with adult training wheels or perhaps trikes, made avail to them for little or no cost to help them get out on their own independently.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      That would be cool too!

  • @bikerob1231
    @bikerob1231 Год назад +3

    I heard about this about 2 years ago and I think it is wonderful

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      It sure is!

  • @hemaccabe4292
    @hemaccabe4292 Год назад +4

    What an amazing dividend for Boulder for having those bike paths!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      I agree!

  • @rabh6746
    @rabh6746 Год назад +1

    What a brilliant idea, their faces said it all. There is nothing worse than being trapped indoors staring at 4 walls, well done to everyone involved in this wonderful project👍

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      I'm with you! Getting outside makes a world of difference

  • @JuneMacs-oj3dl
    @JuneMacs-oj3dl Год назад +2

    We're excited to see your new bike 👍

  • @PJL7095
    @PJL7095 Год назад

    What a brilliant idea… this needs to catch on & be utilized by many more senior living facilities

  • @bruce2keys270
    @bruce2keys270 Год назад +2

    Wish this program was also here in the Pikes Peak Region, it would be interesting to volunteer some time and have some fun too ! Right On Ryan !!!

  • @Jacksirrom
    @Jacksirrom Год назад +1

    good vibes

  • @karlahovde
    @karlahovde Год назад +2

    I am going to start piloting for Cycling Without Age in Minnesota this summer. I've been trained and am waiting for my first shift. I can't wait!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      That’s awesome!!!

  • @ObiOne751
    @ObiOne751 Год назад

    This is great in a small town nearby my hometown there is also a Rikscha for elder people, i like this idea

  • @dukeloo
    @dukeloo Год назад +2

    One of your best videos yet! I've actually applied and have been accepted as an affiliate in ABQ. Now I need to get more people involved to fundraise for my first trishaw, then we can get the bikes and trips rolling. Maybe do it for disabled people too.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Awww, thanks!!! This one has special meaning

  • @buckmanriver
    @buckmanriver Год назад +7

    This is an essential application for electric bikes. Thanks for your advocacy, Ryan!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      It sure is!! Opens up so many doors

  • @garyharty1902
    @garyharty1902 Год назад +2

    Ryan, I love this. You and Ed did a fantastic job on this video. You and I have a mutual friend in John Simmerman of Active Towns. I run the Lakewood chapter of Cycling Without Age and everything Ed says is absolutely true. It is such a positive experience for both passengers and pilots. Thanks so much.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      I love John!! Such a good guy. So cool that you’re part of this awesome project

  • @RickArendt
    @RickArendt Год назад +1

    Both brilliant and beautiful! I wish something like this was possible in our community. We do not have even the slightest hint of bicycle friendly infrastructure. Still... it doesn't have to be a copy of this does it? The issue should not be what cannot be done but rather... "What can be done?" Thank you, once again for getting me thinking!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      That's a good way to look at it...what can be done to make your community more bicycle friendly? Start there and the doors will open up!

  • @lemonadejars
    @lemonadejars Год назад +3

    Love it, what a great way to add some fulfilment into their lives they might not otherwise get to do on their own

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      Absolutely!

  • @rahulgupta2707
    @rahulgupta2707 Год назад +2

    This is so great!! I’m going to see if there is a chapter here in North Ga that I could volunteer at.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Cool, I hope that there is one!

  • @KJSvitko
    @KJSvitko Год назад

    Walking, running, bicycles, escooters, green open spaces, electric buses and trams are all parts of a good transportation system

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      They sure are and i hope to see more of this in cities across the world

  • @Bikepacking_sa
    @Bikepacking_sa Год назад +2

    Wow, wow, this is such a lovely initiative. This is something I will gladly sign up for, giving time as a volunteer to put smiles on the faces of older folks.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      It’s so cool!

  • @randyward4896
    @randyward4896 Год назад +2

    Great heartwarming video Ryan.

  • @Larry93215
    @Larry93215 Год назад +1

    Miles of Smiles

  • @wraithcommdevice5790
    @wraithcommdevice5790 Год назад

    I LOVE MY BICYCLES.
    Therefore I was nearly heartbroken 3 years ago, when I was told by several spine surgeons I would never walk un-assisted again.
    Now, I am planning to ride my mid-drive single speed Zizzo Bike from the Gulf Coast (New Orleans) to the "Happy Valley" in Utah. I suppose that does indeed qualify as "assisted" LOL.
    Doctors don't know everything - that's why they call Medicine a "practice"....

  • @TinaD-qm6mu
    @TinaD-qm6mu Год назад +1

    I'm going to see if there is a local chapter where I live in Portugal. Thank you for sharing this wonderful organization.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Oh cool!! I hope that you can find one!

  • @Veera-family
    @Veera-family Год назад

    Wow miles for smile 😊 great work. Thank you Ryan for sharing this video

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @angelaflinn2988
    @angelaflinn2988 Год назад +1

    So awesome !!!!

  • @SW-Video
    @SW-Video Год назад

    What a great idea!

  • @jeffreyrule8143
    @jeffreyrule8143 Год назад

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @manuelmillenas607
    @manuelmillenas607 Год назад +2

    Elderly Man Women enjoy biking less Stress now ican see you Smile 😂

  • @teon1322
    @teon1322 Год назад

    Super cool. Need this in Az during the winter months

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      That would be perfect in AZ

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 Год назад

    That was awesome Ryan. Thank you for sharing this with us.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @keithk888
    @keithk888 Год назад

    I love this so much. I ride 15+ hrs a week and I've been thinking of some way to use some of those hours to help locally since watching a video of someone biking with the elderly awhile back. Thanks for the info!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Very cool! I hope that you can make it happen

  • @kenprice1047
    @kenprice1047 Год назад +1

    I love this! ❤ thanks for sharing. This gives me some ideas.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      I'm so glad!

  • @KJSvitko
    @KJSvitko Год назад

    Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles. Safe protected bike lanes and trails are needed so adults and children can ride safely. Speak up for bicycles in your community. Bicycles make life and cities better. Ask your local transportation planner and elected officials to support more protected bike lanes and trails. Children should be riding a bicycle to school and not be driven in a minivan.

  • @bigdog5758
    @bigdog5758 Год назад

    My roommates and I (me 37, roommates in 50+ range) go on bike rides occasionally. One of my roommates said when you get older you stop moving and your health declines. Basically get out there biking or walking.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      That seems to be one of the keys to good health!

  • @3goldfinger
    @3goldfinger 2 месяца назад

    First started in Copenhagen Denmark.

  • @Eric_Tennant
    @Eric_Tennant Год назад +1

    I seen 80 year old roadies pass me. Hope I can ride until the end. I see your greying much faster then me Duzer. Trying to get to a 1000 subs I'm surprised I'm not half grey. Lol just need 23 more.

  • @OneByEleven
    @OneByEleven Год назад

    Love this!

  • @terrymackel2907
    @terrymackel2907 Год назад

    Awesome program! Thanks for informing us all.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      You know it!

  • @angellingatjr1805
    @angellingatjr1805 Год назад +1

    Awesome to see this kind of projects goin on

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      I agree, they’re so impactful

  • @DK5ONV
    @DK5ONV Год назад +1

    True Words Ryan, Bicycles can do way more than just changing the World. Bicycle Riding can be Cure & Stress Relief. It's more than just a Ride or Ferry that takes your wrinkled Butt from one Place to another. To me it's a Ton of Fun and kinda an Attitude to Life. Hey Ryan tnx for this Video. I need to share that one with my Facebookers. Happy Sunday from Southwest Germany 💯👌🙋‍♂

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      I agree 100% it’s a happiness machine

  • @gordonmculloch4904
    @gordonmculloch4904 Год назад

    Such a wonderful project. 👍💕👍

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +1

      It sure is!

  • @hemaccabe4292
    @hemaccabe4292 Год назад

    A while back you had a video about meals on wheels folks who used bicycles. Would love a follow up?

  • @julielance8051
    @julielance8051 Год назад

    This is amazing. I think I will look into it and see what I can do. My town is not a great place to ride bikes.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      Go for it!

  • @LaurenAL777
    @LaurenAL777 Год назад

    Omg...this is awesome...

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      I agree! So fun

  • @Larry93215
    @Larry93215 Год назад +1

    God bless them !

  • @Larry93215
    @Larry93215 Год назад +1

    I'm 62 but not on a bike long distance grocery biking and I don't own a car I got a million miles of riding easily

  • @matthall901
    @matthall901 Год назад

    Hey. My partner is a Pilot in Wausau WI ❤❤❤

  • @KJSvitko
    @KJSvitko Год назад

    You are your own best health advocate.
    Eat a healthy whole food plant based diet, reduce stress, get adequate sleep and exercise regularly.
    Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly. You will be healthier, happier and have lower transportation and health care expenses. Make a bicycle your first choice for short distance travel.

  • @hemaccabe4292
    @hemaccabe4292 Год назад

    Almost first! Late because I was riding my bike!😄

  • @hahafalseflag5090
    @hahafalseflag5090 Год назад +8

    Ryan I’ve come to a conclusion. You ride bikes like the Europeans . In your former like you were born and n amsterdam where bicycles are a huge part of life.

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад +4

      I think that you’re right!!

  • @Steevkaminski
    @Steevkaminski Год назад

    This is so RAD!

    • @duzer
      @duzer  Год назад

      The raddest! Think of all the tricks you could do on the trishaw 😂

    • @Steevkaminski
      @Steevkaminski Год назад

      @@duzer nose wheelie s

  • @Larry93215
    @Larry93215 Год назад

    I live in San diego best cycling weather in the world only 1 percent of the people here ride bikes

  • @Larry93215
    @Larry93215 Год назад +1

    I'm strictly non electric pedal power those lithium ion batteries explode destroying property happens everyday

  • @pitarafv8665
    @pitarafv8665 Год назад

    I have a handbicicle cus I'm in a wheelchair but I'm getting old and I would love to make my bike an Ebike. Any advice to where to go.

  • @masoodpathan9897
    @masoodpathan9897 Год назад

    Ryan, my seat and my hands hurt. It's a Trek Marlin. How do you do it. The Priority has a better seat and grips?

  • @medicineshoppe169
    @medicineshoppe169 Год назад

    Curious why neither the driver nor the passengers were wearing helmets

  • @Larry93215
    @Larry93215 Год назад

    I wish the whole world was downhill

  • @user-ro3vh9cv5m
    @user-ro3vh9cv5m Год назад

    You never answered me back about your shirts,,where can I get them,,I want 2 xLarge,,

    • @user-ro3vh9cv5m
      @user-ro3vh9cv5m Год назад

      I'm in Sedona now trails too dangerous for me😂

  • @pertzian.sounds
    @pertzian.sounds Год назад

    Shouldnt they have a helmets? :)

  • @SummeRulz
    @SummeRulz Год назад

    Insurance🤕💀

  • @frenkdofferhoff4563
    @frenkdofferhoff4563 Год назад +2

    Here in the Netherlands we have FIETSMAATJES.
    Google it and you will see!
    Nice to see this in another country👍