Why choose a BerkelBike instead of a standard handbike?
Meet our latest BerkelBike products:
BerkelBike Pro
BerkelBike Connect
BerkelBike Fitness
FES - Functionele Elektrische Stimulatie
Johnny Beer Timms – Complete spinal cord injury (C4 / C5)
“In 2011 I had a trampoline accident due to a failed backward somersault. The result was a complete spinal cord injury, which meant I could no longer move my arms or legs. I can now regain a small amount of movement in part of my arms. My hands no longer function, which causes many problems.
My interest in stimulating muscles through electrical stimulation brought me into contact with BerkelBike. This amazing bike with electrical stimulation allows me to cycle again using the muscles in my arms and legs. Although I cannot move my legs, it still keeps me fit. I am even building new muscle tissue! Personally, I believe that staying fit is extremely important for people with a spinal cord injury.”
Lisa Green – Multiple Sclerosis
Lisa Green was an avid athlete for many years until she was diagnosed with MS in 1998. Training and eventually even walking became very difficult for her.
“Of course, I was over the moon when I was able to move again, especially because I knew it was my own body producing the movement! Naturally, my legs would get tired after a few kilometres, but then my arms could take over. I was able to cycle more than 20 kilometres through the beautiful autumn landscape of Colorado. I had never ‘walked’ my dog or cycled along the dike before. I enjoyed, to say the least, every second of it! I still truly enjoy cycling with the BerkelBike every day—I love my bike!”
Our products can also be used for other physical conditions.
Rik Berkelmans – Inventor of the BerkelBike
Rik is the inventor of the BerkelBike. He studied Human Movement Sciences at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Chemistry (Toxicology) at Radboud University Nijmegen. After graduating, he worked at the University of Nijmegen in a physics laboratory. In his private life, he looked for ways to help people with spinal cord injuries stay fit and in good condition.
“Ensuring that people with disabilities in a wheelchair can stay healthy and fit is the mission of BerkelBike. Our bikes (with electrical stimulation) can provide a solution for this. Cycling is made possible by activating and stimulating the body’s own muscles. In this way, it is possible to build up better physical condition.”