Parramatta Chapter's newly formed Sub Committee of local businesses, community members and government is preparing for the launch of Cycling Without Age. Join us in becoming part of a global movement that is sustained by community collaboration riding an electric assisted tricycle (Trishaw) providing free rides for residence of aged and disability services.
The Chapter creates opportunities for the interaction of passengers, riders and the community by promoting social inclusion to make passengers feel valued. Connecting elderly people and people unable to ride with the community and outdoors by giving them a free ride on a Trishaw piloted by volunteer
Community Captain Charlene Bordley has worked tirelessly over the years to build the networks for supporting and managing the Parramatta Chapter. To date volunteer riders have begun their training, supported by another Sydney Based Chapter. All positions have been filled on the Sub Committee along with a number of advisors from local organisations. Affiliated with Cycling Without Age Australia who placed an order earlier this year for a Trishaw from funds raised by Council On The Ageing to start a Parramatta Chapter.
Your support today helps with
1. Final payment of the arrival of a Trishaw being delivered Jan 2021 from Denmark.
2. Staying safe. During these changing times and environment of COVID 19 additional protective equipment is required to keep passengers and riders safe as well as being able to regularly clean surfaces.
3. Covering operational and promotional costs for 12 months allowing the sub committee to create a strategic plan for the sustainable future of community rides.
Be part of the story, cycling Parramatta, connecting people and outdoors enjoying a slow ride with the right to having the wind in their hair.
