Ann Arbor Joy Rides

Bringing Bike Joy to All

Volunteer Dylan pedals trishaw with co-pilot Dee smiling with thumbs up in front seat of bike

A2 Joy Rides is a local chapter of Cycling Without Age, an international nonprofit that helps people of all abilities get on bikes.

Meg as pilot for Trishaw, Camelia and her senior mother Marie are in the front seat of bike smiling on the B to B trail

CWA Worldwide

Cycling Without Age is a worldwide movement that aims to provide joy and vitality to all through the magic of bicycle rides. Through the simple act of sharing a bike ride, it weaves a sense of community and gathers unique and invaluable stories, unlocked only by the wind and wheels.

  • Invented in 2012 in Copenhagen

  • Active chapters in 41 countries

  • Starting up in 20 countries

  • 3,500 chapter locations

  • 6,000 trishaws

  • 43,000 trained cycle pilots

  • Over 5 million rides and over 1.5 million people served

  • We operate in a grassroots fashion and invite everyone to join us

  • “The right to wind in your hair”, coined by a visually-impaired passenger