Tandem bicycle club in Ecuador’s capital leads blind riders to new adventures
Summary
In Quito, Ecuador, a group called Ciegocleta helps blind people ride bicycles using tandem bikes, which have two seats and two sets of pedals. Volunteers steer the bikes while blind riders pedal, allowing them to enjoy new adventures and outdoor activities.Key Facts
- Ciegocleta is a bicycle club in Quito that started 19 years ago.
- The club uses tandem bikes to let visually impaired people cycle with volunteers who can see.
- Franklin Ochoa, a blind man, recently completed a 1,000 km (620 mile) bike ride across Ecuador with Ciegocleta.
- The group teaches safety tips before rides and volunteers sometimes cover their eyes to understand blindness better.
- Around 150 members belong to Ciegocleta, but about 30 ride each Sunday.
- Ximena Lozano, a blind psychologist, has been with the club for 14 years and says it helps her experience freedom outside.
- Approximately 56,000 people in Ecuador are visually impaired.
- While blind people have improved work opportunities, sports inclusion still needs progress in Ecuador.
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