Cycling Without Age Tempe

Cycling Without Age transforms communities by reconnecting older adults with the outdoors through specially designed trishaw rides. This grassroots movement creates meaningful intergenerational relationships whilst giving elderly passengers "the right to wind in their hair."

The initiative addresses the growing problem of social isolation amongst older adults, which research shows significantly impacts longevity and quality of life. It's designed for care homes, community groups, individuals, and local businesses who want to make a difference in their community.

Starting a chapter involves signing an affiliate agreement, building a volunteer team, and acquiring a specially designed trishaw. Volunteers become "cycle pilots" who take elderly passengers on regular rides through their local area, sharing stories and creating new friendships.

The community benefits include reduced loneliness amongst elderly residents, stronger intergenerational connections, and a more inclusive community atmosphere. Passengers report better sleep, improved appetite, and reduced need for medication. As an affiliate, you'll receive access to the global Cycling Without Age network, training resources, brand materials, and ongoing support to help establish your local chapter successfully.

Lisa Ristuccia joinile Cycling Without Age Tempe a Cycling Without Age iqembu about 4 years edlule

Amy Janetsky joinile Cycling Without Age Tempe a Cycling Without Age iqembu over 4 years edlule

Erin Boyd

about 5 years edlule

Leadership: We have built a leadership team with three individuals who are very involved in the local community - Laura Kajfez who works for the City of Tempe and Susan Conklu who is a local bicycle advocate and artist and metal worker for bike racks.

Fundraising: We launched a local campaign with 36 donors raising $1,600 with a matching donor for $3,200 total. We also raised $5,000 from the Arizona lottery! This means we raised $8,200 total combined with the ChangeX and Microsoft funds to buy a Cycling Without Age Trishaw and insurance.

Local art: The transportation manager for the City of Tempe created a piece of original art to celebrate Cycling Without Age that we'll auction off as part of our fundraising.

Partnerships: We have set up a partnership with a local nursing home called Apache Trails that is for deaf elderly individuals.

Volunteers: We have planned our first volunteer meet and greet event and will order our trishaw in May as soon as we receive the funds from the AZ Lottery (which they confirmed will arrive by May 30th).

Bike Rides: Rides will begin as soon as we get our bike!

Katelyn Keberle joinile Cycling Without Age Tempe a Cycling Without Age iqembu over 5 years edlule

Erin Boyd

over 5 years edlule

I have the support of my team at Culdesac - the group building the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the U.S. I'll be reaching out to local community groups that can support our efforts: Tempe Community Action Agency (Senior Independence Programs); Escalante Senior Center; Ability 360; AARP Arizona

I'll also reach out to bike groups as potential collaborators:Tempe Bike Action Group; Tempe Inclusive Pedaling (TIP)

Once I speak with these community groups, I'll create a fundraising plan based on the senior center partner and then we'll order our bike!

Molly Lara joinile Cycling Without Age Tempe a Cycling Without Age iqembu over 5 years edlule

Anders Engnell joinile Cycling Without Age Tempe a Cycling Without Age iqembu over 5 years edlule

Jen Ho joinile Cycling Without Age Tempe a Cycling Without Age iqembu over 5 years edlule

Lavanya Sunder joinile Cycling Without Age Tempe a Cycling Without Age iqembu over 5 years edlule

Sarah Zou joinile Cycling Without Age Tempe a Cycling Without Age iqembu over 5 years edlule

Erin Boyd joinile Cycling Without Age Tempe a Cycling Without Age iqembu over 5 years edlule

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