Tough Mudder 2011

Woman with spina bifida aims to be first female Mud Runner in a wheelchair

A young woman from Northolt, London, will be the first female wheelchair-user in the UK to participate in the Mud Runner Classic, and only the second manual wheelchair user to participate. Sita Patel, 34, who was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, will be taking part in the Mud Runner event at Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire on 18th October 2015, to raise funds and awareness for the national charity Shine. Sita, who works for the NHS and who’s nickname is ‘Rims’, decided to take on the challenge after seeing a youtube video of another wheelchair user doing a mud run with six friends. So she recruited a team of friends to join her, and hired an all-terrain wheelchair from Mountain Trike, in what will prove an exceptionally difficult event for all participants. The team will cover seven miles over muddy terrain, on what used to be a Land Rover test…

Tourism for All

Tourism for All UK (TfA) provides information to disabled or older people on accessible accommodation and other tourism services in the UK and at selected overseas destinations. Every year they respond to thousands of people who may need help and support to enable them to take a break they may not have previously believed possible. Additionally, over 300,000 people have visited their website in the past 12 months. TfA is a national registered charity, and its information service is backed by a website - Tourism for All, and supported by a helpline, 0845 124 9971. The aim is to provide lively, inspirational and comprehensive information that encourages people to try new things, see new places, and live life to the full! As well as accommodation, travel, and attractions, TfA provides information about activity holidays for disabled people; equipment hire; places where care is available; escorts & carer services; and sources of…

MT hill climb Dec 14

The unique lever drive system of the Mountain Trike all terrain wheelchair

So, what is so special about the unique lever drive system of the Mountain Trike? In our experience the Mountain Trike with its lever drive system is easier to propel than pushing hand rims.  It is a more ergonomic position and is not reliant on your hand grip to push.  Its just a simple ‘bench press’ type motion and the other main benefit is that you keep your hands clean as you’re not touching the wheels so have great drive in all weathers. The angle of the seat is set as a result of testing with 100’s of different wheelchair users and finding a position that suits the best position for driving the levers.  The seat is adjustable forwards and backwards to suit your arm length for good reach to the levers.  It is possible to set the seat at different angles, which can be done at the production…

All terrain wheelchairs receive 5 Star Product Rating

We’re absolutely delighted that our latest product ranges – the MT Evo and the MT Push have received a 5 Star Product Rating from Able Magazine, the UK’s favorite disability lifestyle magazine. When we launched the Mountain Trike it also received a 5 Star Product Rating from Able Magazine which means that all three of our products have received the very highest Product Rating from them. Able Magazine has developed a trusted voice within the disability community over the last 20 years. They provide reviews of disability products with their well-known ‘star ratings’ system in every issue, in order to help less-able people make informed choices about their purchases. The main four areas examined are: Function: Is it well made? Is it effective and easy to use? Form: Does it look good? Is it stylish or mundane? Innovative: Does it represent new ideas? Cost: It is good value for money?…

Wheelchair dog walking lead set

We have many customers who love nothing better than to explore the great outdoors with their four legged friend.  For various reasons having your dog on a lead can be tricky when out and about on your Mountain Trike –  trying to negotiate various terrains and obstacles whilst riding and trying to hold onto your dog lead can be quite a challenge. One customer has found a great wheelchair friendly dog walking kit that comes highly recommended –  the ‘Trixie Deluxe Dog Walking Wheelchair Lead Set’ which can be purchased via Amazon here.  She says that this set is great and the spring makes a difference if you have a larger dog. Pictured above is Mountain Trike owner, Amanda and her trusty friend ‘Jupes’ who enjoying heading out on adventures together.Update:We have also been contacted by a customer from Canada who recommends another dog walking kit, that he says is…