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Adaptive Cycling on the Vedder Trail
More ways to ride. More ways to explore.
Tourism Chilliwack’s Adaptive Cycling Program makes it easier for people with disabilities and mobility challenges to experience the Vedder Trail by bike.
Our fleet includes five adaptive cycles designed to support a range of mobility needs. Bikes are available free of charge and rides are supported by trained guides who can help with bike fitting, orientation and getting comfortable before heading out on the trail.
Whether you’re trying adaptive cycling for the first time or ready for a longer ride, we’re here to help you find the bike and experience that works for you.
Where we ride
Guided rides take place along the Vedder Trail in Chilliwack, BC.
The Vedder Trail is currently the designated and insured route for the Adaptive Cycling Program. All guided sessions begin and end at our program location at Vedder Park.
Ready to ride?
View upcoming sessions and book a time that works for you.
Our bikes
Bowhead
Handcycle
Recumbent Pedal Bike
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
Bring your own bike, ride together
You don’t need an adaptive bike to ride with us
Friends, family members and support people are welcome to bring their own bicycles and ride alongside an adaptive cyclist during a guided session.
Before heading out, our guides will complete a basic visual safety check. Personal bikes should have:
- Working brakes
- Properly inflated tires
- A sturdy, well-maintained frame
- No obvious mechanical or safety concerns
If your bike needs maintenance or repairs, we recommend having it serviced by a local bike shop before your session.
If you’re not sure that your bike is ready, take it into Vedder Mountain Bike Co or one of our local bike shops for a tune-up! Booking an appointment if the best way to do it!
What to Expect
Ready to Ride?
Every session is supported by one of our trained guides.
Before your ride, your guide will help you get familiar with the bike, make appropriate adjustments and review how the controls and electric assist work. You’ll have time to get comfortable before heading onto the Vedder Trail.
All participants are required to complete a waiver before riding.
Helmets are provided, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
help us make our program better
Our guides, the schedule + logistics
Everyone riding with us completes a waiver before heading out — whether you’re on one of our bikes or your own.
We don’t have a fixed schedule yet — we’re building it around when people actually want to ride. That’s exactly what the form below helps us figure out, so the first sessions land on the days and times people asked for.
