New electric duo bike launched for inclusive cycling in Kaatsheuvel
Residents of Kaatsheuvel can now enjoy outdoor cycling together with a new electric duo bike, designed for those who need assistance. The initiative, funded by the municipality, promotes health, social interaction, and participation for all ages.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Electric duo bike for inclusive cycling |
| Location | De Rode Loper, Kaatsheuvel |
| Cost to rent | €10 per half day |
| Availability | Every day of the week (by appointment) |
| Funding source | Municipal pilot funds for sports and participation |
| Contact for reservations | 0416-286000 |
| Key feature | Electric pedal assistance for effortless cycling |
The municipality of Kaatsheuvel provides pilot funds to support community-driven initiatives that promote health, sports, and social participation. This project reflects the local government’s role in fostering inclusivity and well-being among residents by funding accessible and engaging activities.
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Venture out together with the new electric duo bike
Alderman Suzan Mandemakers on the new duo bike
A joyful moment took place last Monday at the doorstep of De Rode Loper. With pride, participants and supervisors of De Rode Loper presented the brand new electric duo bike, for which they took the initiative. Mrs. Wilhelm and Mrs. Bergmans had the honor of cycling the first laps together with alderman Suzan Mandemakers. Would you also like to venture out with the bike, but can't do it independently anymore? The duo bike is available for all residents in our municipality. Call De Rode Loper, reserve the duo bike, and venture out together with someone!
‘Come outside, move, participate, and enjoy’
The duo bike is a kind of tandem. Only, the cyclists sit next to each other instead of one behind the other. “So sociable”, according to the three ladies. “It feels a bit like cycling with a cargo bike. The first two turns took some getting used to, but after that, it went like a breeze”, reports alderman Mandemakers after the first lap. The duo bike has a considerable weight, but cycles lightly and easily thanks to the electric pedal assistance. As a passenger, you can pedal along, but you don't have to. Mrs. Wilhelm and Mrs. Bergmans are completely delighted and look forward to making a substantial round. “We wouldn't dare to start that with the old duo bike!”
Budget for ideas that encourage sports, movement, health, or participation
Making longer trips in a relaxed manner. That wish led to participants and supervisors of De Rode Loper taking the initiative to replace the old duo bike. They submitted a plan to the municipality to qualify for the so-called pilot funds. Money that the municipality made available for community ideas that encourage sports, movement, health, and participation. A committee, in which three residents also took place, looked at whether the plan met the rules. “As a committee, we were quick to decide. The duo bike is about pleasure, contact, and enjoying the outdoors. Enjoying conversations, the surroundings, and being in motion together along the way. In short, only advantages”, according to Suzan Mandemakers. ‘Let the bike be used a lot. Especially with spring approaching’.
Reservation
The duo bike is available for all residents of our municipality. You can rent it for a half day or a whole day. The cost of renting is €10,- per half day. To ensure that a duo bike is available, it's best to reserve it in advance. This can be done by phone at service center De Rode Loper in Kaatsheuvel, phone number 0416-286000. The bike is available, by appointment, every day of the week.