ABSTRACT
Disability and cycling have received almost no attention in transportation research and planning practice. This chapter examines cycling technologies developed for and by persons with disability (PWD). Cycling is used by PWD for everyday mobility, for leisure and pleasure, for socializing with friends and family, and therapeutically to assist with several forms of impairment. Many forms of impairment, including arthritis, cardiovascular disease, spina bifida, damage to the musculoskeletal system and obesity, limit the mobility of an individual. Cycles may aid the recovery of mobility in many settings provided the needed infrastructure is installed. Increased mobility is undoubtedly the most important contribution of cycles. Cardiovascular problems may limit a person’s lifestyle, mobility, and the performance of routine daily tasks. Cycling requires a rider in public spaces to see the way ahead, which poses dangers on roads shared with motorized vehicles.
