VICTORIA CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Seated Freedom: The VanRaam City Walking Bike at UBC
A concise field guide to using the lightweight, foldable VanRaam city bike at UBC—designed to reduce strain on hips, knees and ankles and extend how far you can go.
Seated Freedom: The VanRaam City Walking Bike at UBC.
Set against the compact, navigable spaces around UBC in Victoria, the VanRaam city bike offers an alternative to standing and prolonged walking: a seated walking aid that moves the rider comfortably onto a saddle and reduces load on hips, knees and ankles. Lightweight and foldable, it’s built to make travel and longer outings more reachable for people who find walking or standing difficult.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Relieve joints — walk farther, with less effort
The VanRaam walking bike lets the user sit on a saddle while propelling forward, reducing strain on hips, knees and ankles so walking takes less effort and longer distances become manageable.
Built to fold and travel
A lightweight, foldable design makes the device easy to carry and move—compact enough to take in a car, on public transit, or onto an airplane when travel is required.
Low step-through for easy seating
A very low step-through means riders do not have to lift their leg high to sit, simplifying transfers and making the bike a practical seated walking aid.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The experience is matter-of-fact: arrive at UBC, settle onto the saddle, and move at a comfortable seated pace without the fatigue of extended standing. Because the device is compact and mobile, outings feel less like logistical feats and more like reclaimed independence—short loops or longer excursions become possible with reduced joint strain.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring any personal transfer aids you normally use and clothing suitable for seated cycling; the VanRaam is foldable and lightweight for travel but plan for comfortable footwear and layers.
The device’s foldable, lightweight design allows it to be transported in a car, on public transit, or flown when packed—consider transit and luggage requirements for your trip.
Offerings include short and longer options—single 4-hour sessions, 1-day options, weeklong bookings, and weekend (Friday–Sunday) availability.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who is the VanRaam city bike intended for?
It is intended for people who have difficulty walking or standing for long periods and who can transfer to a saddle; it relieves strain on hips, knees and ankles.
Do I need a wheelchair to use it?
A wheelchair may not be necessary when using the VanRaam, but individual needs vary and suitability should be confirmed beforehand.
Is a walker compatible with this device?
A walker is not preferred for use with the VanRaam city bike.
Can I take the VanRaam on public transit or a plane?
Yes—the device is foldable and lightweight, making it practical to transport by car, public transit, and airplanes.
How long are typical sessions?
Options include 4-hour sessions, 1-day sessions, 7-day options, and weekend (Friday–Sunday) bookings.
Where do participants meet?
The meeting location for the activity is UBC.