Running bikes in Dorset?

paullambert111

Hello everyone. Before a series of strokes in the last eight months I was a keen runner , swimmer , cyclist and very active person. I have left sided weakness with balance and coordination problems. However I still want to participate in some sporting activities. I live near Bournemouth in Dorset. I have heard about ' running bikes' , which seem to be a trike frame, with normal size bike wheels,a centrally situated seat for support, no pedals so you just run/ walk inside the frame to propel yourself forward. As far as I can find out there are clubs in the north of england and Scotland but none in Dorset. They seem to be used a lot by adults and young people with Cerebral Palsy and similar conditions. 
Has anyone had any experience of them ?
Does anyone know someone ,living in Dorset who would like to  try one ?

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @paullambert111, thanks for sharing this with us- I'd not heard of running bikes, but I've just been looking them up and they sound great! I wonder if @Jean_Scope could advise here? 

Jean_OT

Hi @paullambert111

Thanks to @Pippa_Scope for inviting me to join this conversation.

Yes I'm aware of running bikes.

For example see: 
https://www.quest88.com/petra-running-bike-630.html

Sorry I don't know of any clubs in your area. You might have to start one! Take a look at this page for more info: https://www.quest88.com/inclusive-sport/get-involved-with-racerunning.html

Best Wishes

Jean

paullambert111

Thanks
 It could be an interesting project

Chloe_Scope

I have also replied to your other thread on the same thing

"Hi @paullambert111 and a very warm welcome to the community! Thank you for taking the time to share this with us all. I think you're on about RaceRunning. I have mild CP and have had a go on a racerunner as I help to run a charity that offer this service (CP Teens UK). The charity is based in Chesterfield but there is are other taster sessions that are run around the country and are held by CP Sport. Unfortunately, there is only the club run by CP Teens UK in Chesterfield that runs on a weekly basis due to how new the sport is. It has very recently become a Paralympic sport so hopefully there will be more clubs being set up very soon!"