ADAPTIVE / REHAB catalog

CYCLING FOR ALL If you were to ask the team at AZUB why they love their jobs, they would often express the joy they find in building bikes that bring happiness to customers and facilitate new adventures. Witnessing the excitement of customers when purchasing a new bike and contemplating the possibilities it offers is truly rejuvenating. However, the impact on our disabled customers is beyond imagination. For many of them, an AZUB trike is the sole means to travel freely over longer distances, enjoy the outdoors, or simply run errands. Just a few encounters with these customers each year suffice...

ABOUT AZUB AZUB BIKE was founded by Ales Zemanek in 2000 and is based in Uhersky Brod, Czech Republic. This is also the origin of the company‘s name, an abbreviation of the owner‘s name and the city in which it is based. Since the beginning, it has been dedicated to designing and producing recumbent bikes and trikes. For more than two decades, it has gained a reputation for its innovative solutions both in development and in company management or marketing. Gradually working its way up to a premium brand, it has more than 80 dealers worldwide and specializes mainly in custom builds and truly...

TRIKES AND THEIR MODIFICATIONS While two-wheel recumbent bikes may suit some individuals with disabilities, the majority of our customers facing physical limitations opt for recumbent trikes. Unlike traditional upright bikes, these tricycles offer stability, eliminating the need for the rider to balance. They are relatively easy to get on and provide greater control for riders with disabilities. This stability is attributed to the three-wheel design and the utilization of a large ergonomic seat, which provides ample support for the rider‘s back and buttocks, preventing sliding forward and offering...

PARAPLE CENTRE Dominika Čermáková - movement therapist www.paraple.cz Causes of spinal cord damage include injury or disease. In the Czech Republic, approximately 270 people find themselves in this situation each year. A spinal cord injury brings about a significant change in life; nothing remains the same as before. It‘s not just the loss of the ability to walk; everyday tasks suddenly become daunting challenges. Individuals must learn to navigate their bodies, manage tasks like dressing, washing, caring for children, and driving, all while often contending with reduced hand mobility and health...

FLOWING FREEDOM Jacki Mueller Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Definition of FLOW, is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. Cycling offers a pathway to enter a state of flow, where the mind is fully engaged. Recumbent trikes have significantly reduced barriers for riders, granting them newfound freedom and independence. The sheer joy emanating from someone after their first ride on a recumbent is priceless. With the appropriate adaptations tailored...

AROUND AUSTRALIA ON A TRIKE Tommy Quick / stroke Tommy Quick is a young man whose life took a drastic turn when he suffered a stroke at the age of 12. However, Tommy refused to let this setback define him. Instead, he saw it as a new beginning. In 2021, Tommy embarked on an extraordinary journey as a personal challenge, aiming to travel 9,000 km / 5,600 miles on a recumbent trike to visit the four furthest points of the Australian mainland. His primary goal was to advocate for social inclusion for stroke survivors and raise awareness about the condition. Additionally, he sought to raise funds...

JIŘÍ WANTS TO LIVE AND CLIMB PEAKS Jiří Hos / severe work injury Mr. Jiri Hos experienced a workplace accident in 2016 while working as an electrician. While inspecting a transformer at a wind power plant near Aš in the Czech Republic, he suffered an electric discharge, resulting in the loss of his leg, both arms, and hearing. Despite this tragic turn of events, Jiri refused to be defeated by fate. With the unwavering support of his wife, Jana, he courageously faces his daily challenges. Determined to regain some semblance of his former activities, Jiri made the decision to acquire a trike. Over...

FOUNDATION TRUSTEE TRAVELS AROUND SLOVAKIA ON A TRIKE Peter Káčer / Cerebral palsy Despite his cerebral palsy, Petr Káčer is a well-known figure in Slovakia and is recognized by almost all viewers of the popular TA3 TV channel. Petr serves as a trustee of the TA3 Foundation and, as part of his efforts to raise awareness and funds, embarks on a seven-day tour each year on his AZUB recumbent. Throughout these journeys, he travels across Slovakia, attends organized events in various cities, meets with his fans, and simultaneously presents donations to individuals in need who have sought assistance...

VETERINARIAN ON THE ROAD Honza Hnulík / Multiple sclerosis At the age of 24, doctors diagnosed him with a progressive autoimmune disease known as multiple sclerosis. They immediately informed him that his condition would deteriorate, ultimately leading to the use of a wheelchair. Despite this prognosis, they emphasized the importance of exercise. Since childhood, he had been active in various sports including karate, horseback riding, swimming, skiing, and cycling. However, as his health declined, his sporting options diminished, leaving him with regular rehabilitation exercises, swimming, and...

WITH OR WITHOUT A WHEELCHAIR Lucie Müllerová / spastic paraparesis Lucie resides in a quaint Czech village, where her family has always been deeply involved in various sports, travel, and cultural activities. As her two wonderful children grew older and pursued their own interests, Lucie and her husband began to explore new dreams, including motorcycle travel and paragliding. However, tragedy struck in 2021 during a paragliding accident, turning her life upside down in an instant. Following the accident, Lucie received a diagnosis of spastic paraparesis with cauda equina syndrome, requiring her...