Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Tag: Handcycling

Quadriplegic man cycles 250 miles across Kenya steering with his chin

A QUADRIPLEGIC man has cycled 250 miles across Kenya using a motorised quad bike — that he steered by using his chin. Inspirational Andy Walker...

Best Sports to Play Following a Spinal Cord Injury

Sustaining any form of serious injury can be terrifying, however, when that injury affects your spinal cord, it can be somewhat even more worrying....

Couple comes closer together by seeking paralysis cure and competing in New York City...

This couple is in it for the long haul. For Rob Summers, 31, and Julie Grauert, 34, the New York City Marathon was an opportunity...

InvoTek receives $175,000 grant for ‘handcycling’ project

Grant Will Fund Development of Quad Rider – A Gear and Braking Device that Helps People with Disabilities Operate a Handcycle Safely Alma, Ark. –...

Athlete keeps racing after spinal-cord injury

Judging from his time in the City of Roses half-marathon Sunday, a spinal-cord injury hasn't slowed Zach Young down. The Southeast Missouri State University student...

Big Hand For A Big Ride

A team of tetraplegics epic hand-cycle quest to the roof of the world and back is due to be completed today. The team of cyclists,...

Quadraplegic biking from coast-to-coast

Brenham has seen its share of cross-country travelers on a mission to raise public awareness for a certain cause. Few, however, have had not only...