Handcycle

Handcycling The best route to long-distance cardio outdoors, on roads, paths or a closed circuit, at your own pace or in organized rides and races. Many types of handcycle exist to suit different impairments, so trying before buying matters. In the UK, Hand Cycling UK runs taster weekends at Stoke Mandeville between April and October, coached by qualified British Cycling coaches and aimed at beginners, where you can borrow a handcycle; previous experience is not needed. Buying your own is a big outlay; in the US, the Challenged Athletes Foundation's equipment grants can help with it.