Cycling without age | Ole Kassow | TEDxCopenhagenSalon

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. After having heard several stories about the older generation missing the freedom, the joy and the mobility of cycling, Ole asked himself: "How can we get these people back on the bicycles?" Ole decided to show up at his local nursing home with a rented rickshaw. This changed his life - and the lives of the passengers and the volunteers who came across Ole and his project, "Cycling Without Age".


Because of Ole, municipalities in several cities across Denmark have now bought rickshaws for their nursing homes and a network of volunteers offer residents the opportunity to venture outside and feel the wind in their hair. This meeting of generations provides a unique opportunity for the elderly to share their stories and experiences, which are often triggered by these trips out into the local environment.

This initiative not only strengthens communities across generations, but it contributes to both physical and mental well-being of the elderly and volunteers, thus giving nursing homes and municipalities a golden opportunity to stimulate and promote health and mobility.

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I've watched this a dozen times over the last few years, and each time, I was in tears partway through!


PS: I'm 76, use a walker, and can no longer ride.

Ole Kassow: Bless You!

philschwartz
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We are thrilled to welcome our first Trishaw bicycle to Episcopal Homes of MN, the end of August. Our community simply cannot wait!!

EpiscopalHomesMN
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We have an assisted living residence near our neighborhood. I wanted to get a rickshaw to give rides to them during our neighborhoods National Night Out festivities. When I saw what you've done, and the impact it had, I cried like a baby. Thank you for your empathy and your regard for your older neighbors.

craigclaeys
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This is brilliant, this should happen in every city, not just around Denmark, but around the world..

KrunchyJD
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I'm turning 45 on May 27, 2018 and I'm making biking my new passion and hobby.I suffer from PTSD and it seems like the bike is one of the few activities which relieves the symptoms.I am now a happy commuter!

newavatar
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I do love a good story and he tells great stories thank you

philipwoodford
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What a brilliant video god bless you ole

garethwatkins
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I’m a volunteer pilot in a Exeter, UK, it’s wonderful x

cyclingjoe
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Great initiative great service way to go 👍

saranbhatia
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An amazing experience. A very humane work. I just hope My country Nigeria will embrace cycling. There's happiness in cycling. My children's faces always beam with happiness Everytime we are riding bike 🚴‍♀️🚴🚲

Kanoemirate
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One of the most touching things that I've ever heard...

From EGYPT with love :))

mooka
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Simply amazing, bravo.

What a difference you have made to their lives.

ngc_au
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This is the best thing I've heard in while. LOVE the idea!

tourdumondelitteraire
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Very powerful and moving emotional story. Thx

Old-DrO
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I'm from Philippines, in Asia. Well done sir. thumbs up4u

ericloquero
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Should there be a joy in life of exercise.. Here we cycles together.. Love from Malaysia..

mbakpandanjaya
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What a great idea. I really enjoyed this story.

p.g.reitsma
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Excellent.. Great idea for all parts of the world.

claudiachennells
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This is such a good idea! Well done to Ole!

zsuczi
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On a visit to Copenhagen I got off the train I was shocked to see thousands of bikes parked up around the station compare that to the UK where you find not more than few dozen at any one time

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