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About The Orleans County Chapter
Started in 2022, Cycling Without Age Orleans County is located in New York state. The towns in Orleans County are located along the northernmost part of the Erie Canal Trail.
Chapter Status and Plans
Welcome to Cycling Without Age of Orleans County!
Through the generous sponsorship of the First United Methodist Church of Albion our first Triobike has arrived!
Our first full season has been so much fun. I hope to keep riding as long as the weather cooperates and maybe get in some time on the beautiful Erie Canal before the snow starts.
We’re looking for volunteers and sponsors who want to be a force in our community, bringing joy and freedom to our seniors and their families.
Rides are offered at no charge and no special physical abilities are needed to be a pilot. If you can ride a bike, you can do this!
There are many ways to help and all are welcome.
Consider:
- Becoming a pilot
- Becoming an Ambassador to help with rides and events
- Helping with fundraising or event planning
- Whatever your strengths or interests, come join us!
If you’d like to be a part of these efforts, please contact us using the links below!
Contact:
Susan Walders
585-690-2585 (Text only)
susan.walders@cyclingwithoutage.com
P.O. Box 43
Albion NY, 14411
Cycling Without Age’s Guiding Principles
Generosity: Cycling Without Age is based on generosity and kindness. It starts with the obvious generous act of taking one or two elderly or less-abled people out on a bike ride. It’s a simple act that everyone can do.
Slowness: Slowness allows you to sense the environment, be present in the moment and it allows people you meet along the way to be curious and gain knowledge about Cycling Without Age because you make time to stop and talk.
Storytelling: Older adults have so many stories that will be forgotten if we don’t reach out and listen to them. We tell stories, we listen to stories on the bike and we also document the stories when we share them via word of mouth or on social media.
Relationships: Cycling Without Age is about creating a multitude of new relationships: between generations, among older adults, between pilots and passengers, care home employees and family members. Relationships build trust, happiness and quality of life.
Without Age: Life unfolds at all ages, young and old, and can be thrilling, fun, sad, beautiful and meaningful. Cycling Without Age is about letting people age in a positive context – fully aware of the opportunities that lie ahead when interacting in their local community.