An amputation due to a flesh-eating bacterium
In October 2012, my left leg was completely amputated as a result of a flesh-eating bacterium. After six weeks at Radboud Hospital, I went to a rehabilitation centre called Sint Maartenskliniek.
There I first came into contact with the BerkelBike. After only six months of training, I was able to cycle up the hills of Nijmegen again. Since 2013, I have had my own BerkelBike Pro without assistance, so that I can stay fit and healthy.
Cycling with the BerkelBike
From the very first day I received the BerkelBike, I started cycling with it. We rode a few kilometres through the beautiful Achterhoek region, but these distances quickly increased. I wanted to cycle 15 kilometres to Lindensemolen, a small village.
By November I had reached my goal. We immediately took a photo as proof. We cycle through all kinds of weather, and for this reason the BerkelBike was adapted with mudguards, so that my seat stays clean and protected from water and mud. We also added a small mirror to further improve safety.
At the moment, I have already ridden several thousand kilometres on my BerkelBike. I love the freedom it gives me every day.
