Cycling where trains used to run
Cycling where trains used to run
From 1902 to 2010, trains ran on the 46-kilometre railway line from Waterford City to Dungarvan in Ireland. Today, the former railway line is a popular cycle route that leads through disused tunnels, over high railway bridges and along the Irish coast. It is precisely this cycle route that Rachael has mastered with her momo three-wheeler. A great achievement.
“For Rachael, the momo tricycle. means fun, independence and activity, which has a positive effect on her self-confidence and self-esteem,” says mother Sarah proudly. The family lives in County Wicklow in Ireland with their 12 year old daughter , surrounded by lush meadows and lush greenery. Yes, it sounds like an advertisement for a well-known type of butter or a travel brochure. They live where others go on holiday.
Nevertheless, the place where Rachael’s family live and the surrounding area are perfect for excursions and “training” with the momo tricycle. The schoolgirl has cerebral palsy & spastic diplegia, which restricts the movement of her legs. She cannot walk, but her urge to move is great and Rachael hasn’t let herself be “put in her place” for a long time, especially not on the former railway track. She even manages hills on the impressive cycle path with stoic composure.
A short holiday in the saddle
The 12-year-old and her family use any free time to explore the many cycle paths in Ireland – even if it’s just for a short day trip. Just recently, she went on another tour with her best friend from school. It was 41 kilometres this time. Rachael loves cycling. She got her first momo tricycle. when she was 4 years old, now she has her third. On the tours, she and her family are regularly asked about the tricycle with interest. “People are much more positive than when Rachael is in a wheelchair,” Sarah has noticed. The family have installed a special carrier on their car so that the momo. can be taken anywhere any time.
If you are now interested in the Dungarvan Greenway cycle path in Ireland, you can find more information here.
