City of Burlington Partners with Cycling Without Age Organization

The City of Burlington has a partnership with the Cycling Without Age organization that offers cycling experiences for anyone who cannot cycle independently for any reason.Operating out of the Burlington Seniors' Centre, and other locations across our city, older adults and others who would benefit from the program can book to enjoy a safe and social bike ride. See more details and information below.Cycling Without Age Program Overview:Cycling Without Age (CWA) is an international volunteer-driven program that matches cyclists with individuals not able to enjoy cycling without added accommodations or assistance. The CWA, led by co-founders Nancy Gray and Andrew Hibma, partnered with New Hope Community Bikes (NHCB) and started in Hamilton in 2020 with the purchase of a specialized electric bikes that can be piloted by one cyclist, and provide a cycling experience to up to two 'cycling passengers' in the rickshaw style seating mounted in front of the handlebars. Hence the name Tri (3) Shaw (rickshaw).Completely donation- and volunteer-driven, the community-run program was able to purchase a second trishaw that enabled the group to expand the program into Burlington in 2022. The relationship is between NHCB and the City of Burlington, with NHCB providing trishaws and all associated maintenance and training, and regional program administration provided by CWA co-founders and volunteers, and the NHCB. Storage for the trishaw and accessories, and Tuesday ride-reservations are provided by the City's Recreation Community and Culture and Recreation Services at the BSC.Cycling Without Age - Reserve a Trishaw Ride today!

• The CWA program, is run from various starting point locations in Burlington, including the BSC, and picks up cycling participants at these locations, takes them on a one-hour cycling experience, on designated bike paths and routes and returns them to their starting point.
• Experienced volunteer cycling Pilots provide all the energy required, and a Bike Buddy on a separate bike, flanks the riders for added security.
• Riders can chat, enjoy the scenery, and feel the wind in their hair as they experience social cycling in a whole new way.
• No fee required.
• The program begins the week of July 5 and will continue as long as weather permits. All cyclists must dress according to conditions.
• Rider reservations can be made in person at the Burlington Seniors' Centre or by phone, weekdays (Monday-Friday) at 905-335-7738.

Borrow a Bike Program Overview:No space to store a bike, but still love to ride? Let the Burlington Seniors' Centre (BSC) be 'your valet garage'.Enjoy our two beautiful 3-speed adult coaster-style bicycles and/or the one 3-wheel stability bike equipped with rear parcel basket. Pickup groceries, tootle around town or bike trails. These bikes are free to borrow. Pickup and drop-off at BSC at 2285 New St.

• Call ahead to reserve or walk in and borrow, if available.
• Identification is required for lending.
• Borrow for 15 mins or an entire day.
• Helmets and locks are available for each bike and are required to be used.
• Call 905-335-7738 to borrow a bike today!