Powered by Passion
Cycling Without Age Hunter is run by a committed team of professionals and volunteers who are passionate about providing the opportunity for people to experience the beauty of our local environment, stay connected and create community.
The NovaCare Team
NovaCare coordinates the Cycling Without Age Hunter chapter, providing the time, energy and passion to power the program.
NovaCare kickstarted the program back in 2016 with two trishaws and are now the proud owners of seven more. NovaCare CEO Joseph McCarthy oversees the program.
Our Team
Joseph McCarthy - NovaCare CEO
The innovative ‘Triobikes’, recently nominated for a Danish Design Award, have been seen cycling around Newcastle, piloted by a volunteer and carrying two passengers in safety and comfort.
“While many of our clients no longer have the physical ability to get back on the bike, Cycling Without Age takes them on board”. They could be free wheeling along the harbour foreshore or simply down memory lane, with unimpeded views as they sit up front. It’s invigorating and fun, interacting with others and experiencing the city and nature close up from the bicycle that is battery assisted for longer rides and uphill climbs.”
“It aligns with NovaCare’s purpose of Live Your Way and is a new addition to our stable of fun and meaningful activities that we offer”.
Our Volunteers
Our amazing volunteers are the driving (or pedaling) force of our program. They are our ‘pilots’ that ride the trishaws, keep everyone safe, organise ride timetables and a multitude of other tasks. They are the face of Cycling Without Age Hunter, talking to passengers and chatting to people they meet whilst out on three wheeled adventures.
If you would like to learn more about becoming a pilot (you don’t need to be super fit and all pilots undergo training) or would like to help in some other way we would love to hear from you.
