Tom Wheeler's arm was paralyzed after a catastrophic crash, but that hasn't stopped him from biking. He spent years designing a system that enables him to ride with control of only one arm and hand, and it works incredibly well. This short documentary dives into the process of designing an adaptive biking system from scratch, and the physical and mental challenges Tom has faced and overcome.
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It goes to show that with the right attitude, there's not much that can't be overcome. Ride on, Tom!
About The Author
stash member Zack Skovron
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, now living in Jackson, WY. I’m an avid skier, biker, hiker, climber, and fisherman. Outside of sports, my major interests focus on public policy surrounding land use and energy systems.
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