RESERVE A RIDE WITH US? Reserve a Ride
Feel the wind in your hair! Bring an elder out for a pleasant 45-minute ride at select locations around McHenry County. Rides can accommodate one or two people, (one passenger must be 55+), and are conducted by trained CWAMC volunteers. Friends and family are encouraged to ride along on their own bicycles!
Rides are generally held on Saturday mornings from May through October. All rides are free of charge but pre-registration is required. Note that our volunteers bring a trishaw specifically for your ride. If you need to cancel a reservation, please do so well ahead of the ride date so someone else can sign up.
HOW IT WORKS
A trishaw is a three-wheeled non-motorized vehicle designed to carry one or two passengers in front. It is pedaled like a bicycle by a “pilot” sitting behind and slightly above the passengers. The Trishaw also has a rechargeable battery for additional power when needed.
Trishaw rides are conducted on multi-use trails, side streets, parks, or other safe routes. Rides are intentionally slow and gentle, encouraging easy conservation or just quiet contemplation. An optional volunteer navigator on their own bicycle may also accompany the ride for additional safety, security, and shared conversation.
CARE COMMUNITIES SERVED
As of 2025 we serve twenty one care communities/senior centers. If you, or your loved one is a resident of one of these locations, please contact their program director to schedule rides.
Arden Rose Senior Living, Lake in the Hills
Bickford Senior Living, Crystal Lake
Cedarhurst, McHenry
Cedarhurst, Woodstock
Clarendale, Algonquin
Courtyard, McHenry
Encore Memory Care, Crystal Lake
Florence Nursing Home, Marengo
Grand Victorian, Crystal Lake
Hearthstone Manor, Woodstock
Heritage Woods, McHenry
The Heathers, Lake in the Hills
Independence Health, Woodstock
Melody Living, Lake in the Hills
The Oaks, Algonquin
Riverside Residence, McHenry
The Pointe at Eastgate, Algonquin
Shepherd Premier Senior Living / Harvard Community Senior Center, Harvard
Sunrise Senior Living, Crystal Lake
Three Oaks Assisted Living + Memory Care, Cary
Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
We could use your help in management, fundraising, scheduling, piloting, navigating, and transporting equipment to dozens of locations throughout McHenry County.
Please complete our Volunteer Application: Volunteer Application
WANT TO HELP SUPPORT US?
Cycling Without Age McHenry County is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. We are able to provide rides at no charge because of the generosity of individuals, foundations, and businesses. Donations can be made via PayPal or by check.
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Checks should be made out to:
Cycling Without Age McHenry County
166 W. Crystal Lake Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
HAVE A QUESTION FOR US?
Please email us at: mchenrycounty@cyclingwithoutage.com
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