Why I am " bikeguy"

For a number of years I ran a bicycling club" Old West Ends" we did weekly rides ranging from 15- 50 miles, then as an outgrowth of that club myself and a couple of other members started a bicycle co-op, wher we recycled bicycle that were thrown out in the trash, unclaimed stolen bicycles from several local police districts, and provided training on repair and maintenance of bicycles. We focused on young people, and particularly at risk young people,( we had programs through the local juvenile justice center offering classes to young people already entering the criminal justice system.I also typically commuted to and from work by bicycle, all year round. My favorite bicycle was a recumbent which I continued to ride for about 10 years after diagnosis, and the developemnent of foot drop and the loss of sensation in my lower legs and feet, with the aid of a homemade brace attached to the right pedal, which kept my foot from slidind off the pedals, and there-by making it possible for me to stay on the pedals as I rode ( tried to include picture of bike and brace,but alas couldn't get pictures to take. Thanks for your attention Robert

[jimeka]

What a brilliant achievement and I hope that you can continue to enjoy biking 🚴🏾‍♂️

[Hidden in reply to jimeka]

Thank you so much Jimeka!

[greaterexp]

What a marvelous thing you and your group accomplished. Investing in others has a priceless result!

[Hidden in reply to greaterexp]

thank you for your feed back I appreciate the support.Robert

[2littletime]

Pleased to meet you, bikeguy. Thanks for sharing your story...👍💖

[Hidden in reply to 2littletime]

Thank you for the positive feedback, hope you're relatively well.Robert

[4432]

Hi I have a wonderful recumbent bike but I don’t ride it because my foot won’t stay on the peddle and it’s hard for me to get on and off

[Hidden in reply to 4432]

Yes I know that story well wish I could have gotten that picture to upload... the little homemade "AFO " allowed me to ride my recumbent for about 10 more years before it just got too bad. thank you for sharing Robert

[pamgarner]

wow, what a wonderful cause! keep on bikin"

[Hidden in reply to pamgarner]

Thanks Pam, although nowadays I refer to my rides as "Tricycle rides" nothing like what I used to love doing. but really appreciate your kind responce.Robert

[goatgal]

What an inspiring story. Bikeguy! Keep on pedaling.

[Hidden in reply to goatgal]

Thank you so much for your kind repsonce, it really means a lot to me.Robert

[hairbrain4]

What a great service to your community and those kids. I hope you can enjoy biking for years to come.

[Hidden in reply to hairbrain4]

Thank you so much for your kind response, I hope so, although rides now are nothing like what I used to do. Hope you're relatively well yourself.Robert

[mrsmike9]

I have recumbent trike as well. I found out this past weekend, camping, that I have to get out on it more! Hope it cools off so I can get out again and strengthen my legs!

[kdali]

Ty for sharing!