I was riding two-wheeled bikes up until early 2024, when I had two falls. My balance from Parkinson’s Disease was getting the best of me and I was really depressed and no longer able to ride. After conducting my research, I found TerraTrike recumbent trikes, and their headquarters was only 1.5 hours from my home. I contacted them and got to know the entire staff in a few visits. They helped me select a trike for me and my wife and I shared with them how I work with a couple of Parkinson’s Disease foundations raising awareness and encouraging people with PD to exercise and look into trikes as an option. Within two months I became the brand ambassador for TerraTrike to the PD community. The trike I bought came with heel straps to keep my foot in place, but I have size 13 or 14 (depending on the shoe), so foot positioning on the pedals isn’t ideal. I wasn’t to fond of clip pedals because they were the culprit in one of my two falls. I went online and discovered Hustle Bike Labs. The pedals were intriguing, so I decided to try a pair. After installing them, I was amazed at how well they worked. I have since been telling a number of my Parkie friends and they have purchased them for their bikes/trikes and absolutely love them.
I really see a need for these pedals in the PD community. I am working with TerraTrike at the World Parkinson’s Congress in 2026 to show trikes and adaptive products to the PD community. Also, I am using the set in the picture on a trike I am riding from Chicago to Phoenix to attend the WPC2026. I would love to work with Hustle Bike Labs to get these pedals on more trikes and bikes within the PD community.
A rider with Parkinson’s found new freedom with REMtech® Pedals. Discover how magnetic pedals are helping the PD community ride with confidence again.
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