Cycling Unlimited in Greater Trail needs a place to store a “trishaw”.
It’s one of their two e-bikes designed to provide rides around town for anyone who isn’t physically able.
Diana Daghofer says they prefer a downtown location for the bicycle that looks like a rickshaw.
“I’d say it’s probably about 4-by-8 (feet) in dimension,” she said.
“It’s got the bicycle with the rider at the back and it has a bench on the front two wheels underneath it that can comfortably accommodate two people,” she explained.
It’s currently kept in Rossland, but Daghofer says it’s needed in Trail because of increasing demand.
“We’ve been enjoying taking people both from Columbia View Lodge and Chateau Manor and some people who live in the community up and down the river a lot,” she said, adding that that they have some other very popular routes,
“They go through Gyro Park and into Sunningdale, there are some very pretty areas to ride in Trail,” said Daghofer, who mentioned that it’s very satisfying to see the smiles on the faces of those who are able to experience the joy of cycling.
“Our passengers often tell really interesting stories about their lives in Trail, so it’s really about making a connection between people who can sometimes feel isolated,” stated Daghofer, who pointed out there is more than just the social benefit.
“We’ve got research that shows that social isolation is as bad for your health as smoking, so it can be pretty serious, people can sometimes feel a little bit less behind by society, so we like to get people out.”
The other trishaw is stored at Columbia View Lodge.
Daghofer said anyone wanting to help or learn more about the service can go to the Cycling Unlimited Facebook page or email her at [email protected].
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