My trip to Cologne finished with a visit at my grandmother’s and that was a surprise for her as I didn’t ring her until I actually was in Cologne. My grandmother was always very sporty. She used to ride her bike a lot and swim long distances with her sister. Unfortunately she is not as fit any more and after a bike accident not comfortable on a bike. For someone who is proud of her independence that is really bad, but luckily she found the perfect solution. She bought a tricycle – instead of a boring mobility scooter. I had a look at it and we actually rode into town to buy a few things. The tricycle is massive and takes up quite some space in her garage. Unfortunately I didn’t have my camera, but I found the company’s website. The company makes them to the user’s specifications and here is a link to their product page:
http://www.roll-tech.de/produktinfo.php
The section “Komfortdreiraeder” shows the different types of tricycles they build – with or without motor and either pedalled by using your legs or hands.
My grandmother is now the talk of the town and every time she is out and about she gets to talk to strangers. She isn’t that fast on the tricycle, but safe and she can do her own shopping. Maybe I should add that she is 87.
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