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After a life of adventure and constant movement, Richard was forced to watch his body beginning to fail. Now, at 82, he is faced with an unexpected chance for change—but does he dare to believe in it?

Many people hesitate to start using a rollator, even though the need is often quite obvious. It can feel like too big a step, something negative, something you'd rather put off. But waiting to make the decision often means we're forced to give up daily outdoor activities. Instead, we become sedentary. If you're hesitating, take a look at our Veloped, which is actually the only truly all-terrain rollator on the market. It looks more like a baby jogger than an assistive device, a modern machine built for you

On a narrow road somewhere between the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea, a man advances at walking pace, pushing a heavily loaded Veloped in front of him. The vehicle looks more like an expedition craft than a cart, packed with equipment, marked by thousands of kilometers, and unmistakably purposeful.

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Winter means snow, ice and cold – but for many rollator users it also means confinement and increased risks. Poorly designed outdoor rollators, especially those with brakes that collect snow and lock the wheels, can make it nearly impossible to get outside in snowy conditions. Yet everyday life has to work, even when the temperature drops.

Getting older is strange. It’s not dramatic like the movies—it’s subtle. Things drift. Routines crack. The body slows down before the mind agrees to. And yet, this can be one of the richest phases of your life—if you let it be.

It's been 10 years since Kennys accident, but he still can’t run, just "walk fast”. Even so, he managed to complete the first two 5 km races he entered and cover 6 km of the Barcelona Half Marathon.

At 54, Michael Smolnik has faced more challenges than most—multiple sclerosis, a severe Covid illness, and major life changes. Yet he remains determined, active, and full of optimism. With the right support and a reliable walking aid, he’s rediscovered independence and the joy of exploring the world around him.

A former nurse with a love for travel and the outdoors, Judi faced unimaginable loss and a life-altering brain injury that took away her independence — and nearly her hope. But through resilience, courage, and the unexpected help of a Trionic walking aid, she found her way back to freedom, confidence, and adventure once more.

A lot of people who, due to their mobility issues, try to get around with the help of a conventional walker or rollator, have noticed how difficult it can be. A curb or even a threshold can be an insurmountable obstacle and a gravel path, lawn or sandy beach is hopeless. Getting out into nature can be more or less imposible. With this in mind, a special all-terrain walker, the Veloped, was invented and developed at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm. The Veloped has changed the lives of ma

Many people who use a rollator or walker for various reasons have noticed how difficult it is to get around outdoors. Something as trivial as a curb, or a walkway with uneven ground, can become an insurmountable obstacle with a regular rollator. Not to mention gravel paths, lawns and sandy beaches that feel hopeless. Getting out into nature is basically pointless.

Magnus Legert is a former elite tennis player who worked as an orthopaedic surgeon. Life, however, took an unexpected turn. From being a healthy 50-year-old, he now lives with ataxia and is highly dependent on a walker. Rehab is an important part of Magnus' everyday life and without good assistive devices, this wouldn't be possible. Here, he shares his story in the hope of helping more people achieve freedom of movement.

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Ian Waddell, who turned 86 on March 4, 2024, has severe osteoarthritis and can't walk without two crutches or his walker. "The cardiologist team told me the closest I should ever get to a mountain is looking at a picture of it," he said. But I told them, 'Well, I am doing it anyway.'" As a veteran or former Parachute Regiment Soldier, Ian loves the outdoors and doesn't want to become a person who stays at home and watches TV all day because of his condition.

Fritidsbanken is like a library, but with sports and outdoor gear. Here, you can borrow equipment for an active lifestyle, and now you can also borrow an all-terrain walker for free for 14 days. Why not give it a try?

During a race weekend in July 2015, the professional motorcycle racer Kenny Noyes had a nasty crash that almost killed him. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and was in a coma for over a month – but fortunately, woke up. For the past 8 years he has been working daily and lately he has been improving with the help of the Trionic Veloped. Next year he plans to compete with it in the half marathon of Barcelona.

By now, all the brave and adventurous hikers and their companions have reached the finish line in this year's edition of “The Long Hike”. This is Sweden's longest hiking event for individuals with diverse capabilities.

I'm out on one of my daily photography walks along Klingerfjärden here in Söråker, Medelpad. My dog Lycka trots gladly next to me in her rolling leash as I keep an eye out for birds and other exciting sights around the natural surroundings and on the water.