Andrea rose foundation introducing tri-shaws to community

The Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation recently announced the gifting of a $55,000.00 grant to the Summit Metro Parks Foundation for the Summit Metro Parks to launch and operate a “Cycling Without Age” program in tribute to the spirit of Andrea Rose Teodosio. 

Cycling Without Age brings the joy of biking in the outdoors to those who have never or no longer are able to ride a bicycle on their own. Cycling Without Age uses tri-shaw bikes with electric assist operated by a volunteer “pilot” to carry riders on a bench for an unobstructed view of nature and the feel of riding a bike outdoors. The grant is being used to launch and support the operation of the program in the Summit Metro Parks.

Last week, Foundation Board Members got the opportunity to view the new tri-shaws at the Munroe Falls Metro Lake Park. Everyone was very impressed and excited to take a spin around the parking lot! 

The tri-shaws will be introduced to the public in the Spring of 2022. If you would like to be a volunteer driver, Metro Parks will train you as one of their volunteers. You can registered to become a Metro Parks volunteer at lmeranti@summitmetroparks.org

Proposed program sites are to be determined by the Summit Metro Parks and will include safe roads and bike trails within the parks and allow participants to enjoy the beauty of the parks as they ride. 

“Andrea had a special love of assisting the elderly and had a passion for the environment,” said Foundation President Christopher Teodosio. ”Cycling Without Age” allows us to honor both of these priorities and is a perfect way for us to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Foundation and the 100th birthday of the Summit Metro Parks.”