About Us

Cycling Without Age is a global, non-for-profit organisation founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, by Ole Kassow. It was established in 2012, and today, the organisation is represented in 42 countries all over the world!

The concept of Cycling Without Age is taking elderly people (or those with disabilities) out for bike rides in specially built trishaw bikes piloted by volunteers. The bike rides are free of charge. Our mission is to build bridges between generations and help prevent loneliness: we provide the elderly people an opportunity to avoid social isolation and remain active in their community by taking them out on bike rides and allow them to feel the wind in their hair!

History

In Copenhagen, in 2012, Ole Kassow decided that he wanted to help the elderly people get back on their bicycles to make them feel a part of the local community, but he had to find a solution to their limited mobility. The answer was a trishaw, and he started offering free bike rides to the local nursing home residents.

He then got in touch with a civil society consultant from the City of Copenhagen, Dorthe Pedersen, who was intrigued by the idea and together they bought five trishaws and launched Cycling Without Age, which has now spread to all corners of Denmark and, since 2015, to another 41 countries around the world.

 

Cycling Without Age in Australia

Cycling Without Age has had active Australian Affiliates since November 2016. In 2017 the name Cycling Without Age Australia was registered and used in social media and other forums.

Cycling Without Age Australia (CWAA) was formally established in 2019 (ABN 49983449368) to support Cycling Without Age and its Affiliates in Australia. CWAA is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and has Deductible Gift Recipient status with the Australian Taxation Office.

Registered Office:

13 Croydon Street, Nedlands Western Australia 6009