Goals
- Provide opportunities for seniors and people with disabilities to enjoy cycling in Davis Connect seniors with volunteers to reduce social isolation (Ida Bryan Memorial Fund / Davis Community Church)
- Provide opportunities for volunteers (including bike-riding seniors) to offer rides to others Make greenbelts and parks more available to people with mobility limitations (YSAQMD grant) Develop partnerships with Davis Senior Center, Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance, Yolo Hospice, Faith-based organizations, Rancho Yolo, Senior Residential Facilities
Cycling without Age International
Started in 2012 in Copenhagen by Ole Kassow
Guiding principles
Generosity, Slowness, Storytelling, Relationships, Without Age 2,500 chapter in 51 countries and 24 US states; 3,500 trishaws; 35,000 trained cycle pilots Over 1.9 million people served
The Chat Trishaw
Dutch design for safety and comfort
Two seated passengers with seat belts; footrest lowers for no-step entry
Hood for sun and rain protection
Electric-assist motor
Volunteer Pilots
No strong cycling skills are required (electric-assist motor allows anyone to pilot the Chat) Training is provided, including practice rides, route recommendations, and working with seniors Volunteer shifts will be 1-2 hours for a single ride
Types of Rides
Intended for pleasure rides
Not appropriate for appointments (Cancel rides if poor air quality, high heat or wind) Approximately 8am-5pm, 7 days/week if enough volunteers
Schedule for 1-hour blocks of time
Example rides
Coffee shop, ice cream/yogurt, other treats
Outing along a greenbelt, park, UCD Arboretum
See neighborhood holiday decorations
Rider Registration and Reservation Process
One-time sign up to register for program
Name, address, phone, ride preferences
Once registered, we’ll contact you to schedule a ride
Our Program Information through November 2021 [If Anthony has access to keep this updated] 90 rides provided
225 miles travelled
Where we’ve been MAP