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"Pedaling with Parkinson's"

Submitted by Brent Hugh on Fri, 02/25/2005 - 3:55pm
Eldon Olson has enjoyed an active life.

He was an avid skier and biker for over 35 years.

Then he was struck with Parkinson's disease.

"I could hardly walk," said 73-year-old retired insurance agent from Buffalo. "When I checked into the Mayo Clinic three years ago they saw parkinson's in my face. The most important thing the doctors told me was to remain as active. The less you use your legs, the less you will be able to use your legs."

Olson and his wife, Jan, were at Hoigaards in St. Louis Park when he noticed an EZ-3 Trike on display.

He gave it a test ride and discovered peddling the Trike was easier than walking.

"He came in looking for furniture and left with a bike," said Hoigaards Sales Associate Linda Lemke.
Read the rest of the story on the Minnesota Bike Trails web site.
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