Adaptive Cycling on the Vedder Trail
More ways to ride. More ways to explore.
Tourism Ch’illiwack’s Adaptive Cycling Program helps people with disabilities and mobility challenges experience the Vedder Trail by bike. It’s free, it’s guided, and friends and family are welcome to ride along.
At a glance
- Free — no cost to ride
- Five adaptive bikes — hand-powered, pedal and fully electric options
- Guided — a trained guide is with you on every ride
- Vedder Park — every ride starts and ends here, on the Vedder Trail
How it works
- Request a ride. Fill out the short booking form and tell us when you’d like to ride and which bike interests you.
- We’ll set a time. We’re building our schedule around when people want to ride, so your request helps decide when sessions happen.
- Ride the Vedder Trail. Your guide gets you set up, and then you head out.
Find your bike
Not sure which bike is right for you? Your guide will help you choose and fit it on the day.
Bowhead
Handcycle
Recumbent Pedal Bike
Three bikes to explore — tap a bike or use the arrows
BOWHEAD REACH (FULLY ELECTRIC)
Best suited for:
Riders who may have limited or no ability to pedal and are looking for a fully powered adaptive mountain bike.
How you ride:
The Bowhead Reach is a fully electric adaptive cycle designed for riders who may have limited or no ability to pedal.
Its articulated three-wheel design provides stability while allowing the bike and rider to lean naturally through turns. The bike is controlled using the upper body and hand controls, with adjustments available to accommodate a range of mobility needs.
This bike may be a good fit if you:
- Have limited or no use of your legs for cycling
- Have reduced strength or endurance that makes pedalling difficult
- Are comfortable controlling a bike using your upper body and the bike’s controls
- Want additional stability from a three-wheel adaptive bike
- Need a bike that can be adjusted to accommodate different levels of mobility
E-ASSIST HANDCYCLE
Best suited for:
Riders who have limited or no use of their legs but have enough arm and upper-body function to propel and control a bike.
Our handcycles allow riders to propel the bike using their arms and hands rather than traditional foot pedals.
Electric assist provides additional support while riding, helping make longer distances and changes in terrain more manageable. Riders still actively propel and control the bike while the motor provides assistance.
This bike may be a good fit if you:
- Have limited or no use of your legs for cycling
- Have sufficient arm and upper-body mobility to propel and steer the bike
- Are comfortable using a hand-crank system
- Would benefit from electric assistance while riding
E-ASSIST RECUMBENT PEDAL BIKE
Best suited for:
Riders who are able to pedal with their legs but would benefit from more stability, support and a comfortable reclined riding position than a traditional two-wheel bicycle provides.
You’ll still actively pedal and control the bike, while the electric assist provides extra support when you need it.
Our recumbent bike offers a supported, reclined riding position with traditional leg pedalling and electric assist.
The three-wheel design provides additional stability compared with a traditional bicycle, while electric assist helps support the rider’s effort along the trail.
This bike may be a good fit if you:
- Are able to pedal using your legs
- Would benefit from additional balance or stability
- Prefer a supported, reclined riding position
- Have reduced strength, endurance or mobility that makes a traditional bicycle more challenging
Ride together
You don’t need an adaptive bike to ride with us
Friends, family and support people are welcome to bring their own bikes and ride alongside an adaptive cyclist. Before heading out, your guide will do a quick safety check. Your bike should have:
- Working brakes
- Properly inflated tires
- A sturdy, well-maintained frame
- No obvious mechanical or safety concerns
Not sure your bike is ready? Book a tune-up at Vedder Mountain Bike Co. or another local bike shop before your ride.
Before you ride
What to expect on ride day
Meet your guide at Vedder Park. Rides follow the Vedder Trail, which is the program’s designated route.
Get comfortable first. Your guide will fit the bike to you, explain the controls and electric assist, and give you time to get comfortable before you set out.
Sign your forms before you ride. Every rider completes the liability waiver and the equipment use agreement, whether you’re on one of our bikes or your own. Save time on ride day by signing both online before you arrive:
Wear a helmet. We’ll provide one, or you can bring your own.
Part of something bigger
Part of the Good Neighbours Project
The Adaptive Cycling Program was announced as part of the Good Neighbours Lhewá:mel Project. The project is a collaboration between the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe, Tourism Ch’illiwack, the City of Chilliwack and Stó:lō Research and Resource Management, creating welcoming, culturally rooted public spaces across Chilliwack.
Book your ride
Ready to ride?
Tell us when you’d like to ride, and we’ll help you find the bike that works for you.
