Back on the move.
67% of respondents ride their vanRaam bike at least three times a week. For many of them, the bike has become a familiar part of their weekly routine.
67% of respondents ride their vanRaam bike at least three times a week. For many of them, the bike has become a familiar part of their weekly routine.
85% cannot cycle at all without this bike
For most riders, a vanRaam bike is neither a luxury nor an upgrade to a standard bicycle. Without this bike, they would not be able to cycle at all. The adapted bike gives them back a measure of freedom: going out independently, spending time outdoors and getting from A to B.
85%
De sociale waarde van de fiets zit niet alleen in het aantal gereden kilometers. Rijders geven aan dat zij vaker kunnen deelnemen aan activiteiten, anderen kunnen bezoeken en zelfstandiger onderdeel kunnen blijven van hun omgeving.
Independent and confident on the move
Experiences greater independence in daily activities
69%
Feels safer and more confident in public spaces
66%
Experiences an improvement in balance, walking stability and/or general mobility
43%
Feels more comfortable being seen in public on their bike
72%
“I have greater freedom of movement and depend less on others”
De sociale waarde van de fiets zit niet alleen in het aantal gereden kilometers. Rijders geven aan dat zij vaker kunnen deelnemen aan activiteiten, anderen kunnen bezoeken en zelfstandiger onderdeel kunnen blijven van hun omgeving.
43% are able to go out at all again
Without their bike, they would no longer leave the house. Their world becomes a little bigger again.
43%
Out and about every week
For these riders, cycling is not an exception. It is a regular part of the week.
3,6
journeys
The average number of times a rider gets on their bike each week.
32
km
The average distance a rider cycles each week.
2,3
hours
The average amount of time a rider cycles each week.
1.700
km
The average distance a rider cycles each year. This is comparable to the average for a Dutch electric bike rider.
54%
Feels fitter and healthier
More than half of the riders say that their fitness and health have improved. They exercise regularly, spend time outdoors and notice stronger legs and greater stamina. For others, simply staying active is already a significant gain.
Key insight
Not only improving, but maintaining
For people living with a disability or progressive condition, staying active is already an important benefit.
20% of riders
Excercise for 3 hours or more per week
This corresponds to the lower end of the WHO guideline of 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week.