Biking with family and friends is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, exercise and simply have fun. Our Bike Team will work together with your family to determine what type of bike, adaptations, and tips and tricks would make riding a bike successful.
Access to Service
To book an appointment for bike clinic, please contact Heather Pimperton at heather.pimperton [at] tvcc.on.ca or 519-685-8700, ext 53395.
You can also ask your TVCC clinician to complete an internal TVCC referral to the bike clinic.
What to Expect
We offer:
- Individualized bike assessments
- Opportunity to try modified and specialized bikes (select sizing available)
- Personalized recommendations for modifications, specialized bikes, and resources
- Technician to provide quote and complete modifications at TVCC
During a bike assessment appointment, children/youth and their parent/caregiver will have an opportunity to meet with the Bike Assessment team, including a physiotherapist, recreation therapist and technician.
Your child’s abilities and bike riding goals will be explored. The team will help determine what type of bike, adaptations, and tips and tricks would make riding a bike successful. At the completion of the appointment strategies, suggestions and resources will be provided to meet your child's bike riding goals.
For More Information...
Please contact Rachel Ireland, Recreation Therapist at 519-685-8700 ext 53464 or rachel.ireland [at] tvcc.on.ca
or Cheryl Scholtes, Physical Therapist at 519-685-8700 ext 53407 or cheryl.scholtes [at] tvcc.on.ca
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