After the intense and grueling finale of the RWS, the newly crowned world champions from Hvaler took a week-long break from cycling.
After last year’s 2nd place, Åke decided to go all-in this year. It paid off.
The largest sporting event for seniors
Road Worlds for Seniors is the only global indoor championship for seniors and people with dementia. Every year, thousands of cyclists from nursing homes, day care centers and senior centers participate.
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Physical benefits
The cyclists tells about improved mobility, better weight management, reduction in physical pain and less need for medications.
Mental and cognitive benefits
Better self-efficacy, increased general contentment and wellbeing. Reports also tells about reduction in anxiety and depression.
Social benefits
Measurements of increased social connectedness and inspiration for residents, staff and relatives. Inspires good conversations.
RWS has brought smiles, laughter, joy, surprises at what people can do, and a renewed sense of competition. Many say it doesn’t feel like living in a care home when they’re cycling
Medals without a "flipside"
Not everyone who takes part in the Road Worlds for Seniors remembers being there. But imagine being constantly reminded why the medal is hanging there!