Why Folding Tricycles are Perfect for Carers
For many people with either mobility issues or disabilities, a carer can be a necessary part of everyday life, providing vital help and support. Not only do they help with day-to-day care needs, but they also play an important role when it comes to logistics, ensuring that getting about is as simple and efficient as possible.
Transport is always a huge factor in planning any day out as a carer – especially if you’re heading out to enjoy the benefits of tricycles for disabled riders. Whether you’re using public transport or are in your own vehicle, it’s important to have room to pack everything that’s required for mobility, including wheelchairs, sticks, bikes or tricycles. That’s why a folding tricycle can be the perfect option for both carer and rider.
Adult Folding Tricycles: The Benefits for Carers
An electric tricycle is a great way to retain independence and they’re perfect for riding with a partner. However, a tricycle can seem like a difficult item to transport – after all, they’re wider than the average bike. However, we’ve ensured that our wide range of folding tricycles takes into consideration the needs of different users including those with limited mobility and disabilities, as well as carers. We’ve put together some of the main benefits of adult folding tricycles.
1. Space saving
One of the huge benefits of a folding tricycle is the space that’s saved in comparison to trying to transport a non-folding tricycle. When packing for a day (or longer) out, space can feel at a premium, especially with bags and other items to consider. Without the folding mechanism it could be almost impossible to transport your tricycle in most types of transport. Our folding tricycles mean that the length of the tricycle is almost halved, and you can pop it in the boot or the back of a caravan or motorhome without taking up as much space.
2. Supporting independence
As a carer, you’ll understand the importance of working with people who want to maintain or regain as much independence as possible. A Jorvik tricycle is an ideal choice when looking to remain independent because they provide more stability for those who require extra support with balance, can be manoeuvred easily, and are a true alternative to an electric bicycle for those who want a little powered support when out and about. Being able to take your electric tricycle for days out as a carer opens many more doors to freedom and independence.
3. Ease of Use
Ultimately, the role of a carer is to ensure that those they look after are supported in keeping safe and healthy. Our foldable tricycles are designed to easily fold down into a smaller, easier to transport size and get ready to ride as quickly and easily as possible. You don’t need special tools or any technical experience; you can fold them down in around 2 minutes and set them back up in the same time (with a little bit of practice of course!). Setting up a tricycle shouldn’t take up hours of your time or experience in engineering, it should be a quick job that doesn’t take you away from your main priority of caring.
4. We’re here to support!
Not only will our dedicated team ensure that you know how to fold your tricycle down and set it up with ease, but we also have instruction videos available which will walk you through the process of how to fold down and safely set up your tricycle step-by-step. We also pride ourselves on our aftersales service, so if you do ever struggle or simply have questions about your tricycle, just contact us and we’ll be more than happy to help you as much as we can!
You can view our full range of folding tricycles online, with something to suit every user and range of different needs. Want to try a tricycle for yourself? We offer test rides on all tricycles, with the option of either a showroom visit or a home demonstration. Simply get in touch today and book your slot.