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Cyclefest at the Mobility Roadshow Scotland

If you have any kind of mobility difficulty it doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t take a cycle ride, either solo or with family and friends. Visitors to the Mobility Roadshow Scotland on 17th and 18th September at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston can take part in Cyclefest – a focus on all ability cycling options from tiny trikes to companion, passenger, tandem, hand and wheelchair cycling, with specialist advice and assessment available to assist visitor choice.  

Launched at the Peterborough Mobility Roadshow in July, Cyclefest was an instant success, with visitors making the journey to the show specifically for the opportunity to try out a range of options. “We are absolutely amazed at the range and advice available,” said visitor Joanne Connelly, visiting with disabled son James (11) who was elated to be trying out a handcycle - the first time he had been able to ride a bike.

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NEW WAVs AND ADAPTATIONS AT MOBILITY ROADSHOW SCOTLAND

26 August 2010 - With a raft of newly launched vehicle conversions making their Scotland debut and experts on hand for advice and guidance on a whole range of motoring adaptations, the upcoming Mobility Roadshow Scotland is a must if you are a driver with a disability or have a disabled passenger in your care.

Taking place at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh on 17^th and 18^th September, the Roadshow is a free event open from 10 am each day.

Scottish based adapted vehicle supplier Autobility has chosen the Roadshow to launch its new rental division offering wheelchair accessible car hire throughout the UK, with a range of models and adaptations to accommodate every size of wheelchair and individual client’s needs. “Hiring is ideal for day trips and holidays, even to try before you buy,” said Nicola Dow, Rental Manager, Autobility.

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AUTOBILITY LAUNCH NEW WAV HIRE SERVICE

Scottish based adapted vehicle supplier Autobility Limited are using this year’s show to officially launch their wheelchair accessible car hire division and website – www.wheelchaircarhire.co.uk

Wheelchaircarhire specialise in the hire of wheelchair accessible vehicles throughout the UK, providing short, medium and long term hire for both private and corporate clients.

Hire vehicles come in different models and sizes with winches/tail lifts available to accommodate every size of wheelchair and of course each individual clients requirements.

Hiring a wheelchair accessible vehicle from Wheelchaircarhire is an ideal way to go on day trips, holidays, a substitute vehicle if your own is in for accident repair or to ‘try before you buy’ a used adapted vehicle.  You can hire a vehicle from as little as £30!

Visit us on stand TD6, where you can see some of our hire fleet and take a test drive if you wish or simply get further information.

MOBILITY ROADSHOW INTERACTIVE SPORTS ARENA – COME & JOIN IN!

At the Mobility Roadshow (17th/18th September, Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh) there’s a great variety of sporting activities and events for everyone to join in.*

Lothian Disability Sport, in partnership with Scottish Disability Sport, will be hosting an interactive Sports Arena featuring wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, badminton, football, archery, boccia, new-age kurling, and carpet bowls. Meet the experts and find out what’s going on in YOUR area.

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