Paralympic Games Quiz
20 March 2020With the majority of the country self-isolating, we thought we'd do our bit to keep the boredom at bay. We've produced a quick quiz to keep you alert in between whatever Netflix series you're currently….
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Second National Lockdown
Throughout lockdown and beyond we’ve been working with our customers to ensure that you receive the highest level of customer care. All our demonstrations and assessments can be conducted socially distanced and contact-free and, unlike….
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Batec Scrambler – The legend is reborn.
7 March 2019In the early days of motorcycling, particularly in the late 1920s in Britain, riders enjoyed racing from check point to check point across the countryside. Rules were few and far between, but the general aim….
Read moreXLR-8 – History and Future of Aluminium wheelchairs
7 March 2019During the 90s an evolution in design was entering the cycle industry. Mountain bikes were taking a new shape; the frames were becoming more tough looking, bigger oval tubing was taking over from the 1”….
Read moreNew academy aims to encourage more disabled people to become involved with motorsport
24 February 2019The CCR Academy aims to support disabled people in becoming involved in and experiencing Motorsport and racing whilst changing the perceptions of disability within Motorsport in terms of capability and limitations. Set up by Chris….
Read moreFlying Scholarships for Disabled People
19 February 2019Our previous article on Aerobility helping disabled people to fly, attracted a lot of interest. If you were one of those who would like to learn to fly but cannot afford it, then Flying Scholarships….
Read moreTop 4 tips for holidaying in a wheelchair
10 February 2019It’s the time of year when everyone starts to think of warm summer days and where they are going to go on their holidays. With this in mind, we have put together a short article….
Read moreEasy refuelling for disabled drivers
6 February 2019At Cyclone, our aim is to improve the lives of disabled people across the UK, so we are always keen to publicise good ideas that meet this aim. One such initiative, has been driven (no….
Read moreFES athletes club now setup on Strava
13 December 2018Strava is a community of athletes (social fitness network) who share their activities and encourage each other with comments and club affiliations. It is used to track many sporting activities including: cycling, running and swimming using GPS data. Activities are recorded….
Read moreBatec conquers the Rock of Gibraltar
10 December 2018Peter Lau and Brian Abram are both recently injured complete spinal injury wheelchair dependant adults. Brian was injured in 2013, and Pete in 2014, their wives are both able bodied. They booked a cruise around….
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The medical necessity of FES for those with a SCI
30 November 2018Following a SCI, common symptoms include loss of motor function and sensory function below the level of the injury. This results in the inability to perform certain physical activity, so alternative means of physical activity….
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