A few weeks ago, paralyzed eventer Claire Lomas finished walking 26.2 miles of the London Marathon in her special robotic suit. Along the way, she raised almost £200,000 for spinal research. Where does she go from here?
According to the Horse & Hound, Claire is now working on a plan to cycle from London to Paris next spring:
Claire already trains on a static version of the bike she hopes to use for the trip.
The FES bike (which stands for Functional Electrical Stimulation) delivers an electrical current to the muscles in her legs, making them contract in a pattern that controls the bike
“Not doing the horses anymore means I really miss being outside,” she added. “I’m looking forward to getting some fresh air on the bike.”
Go Claire! What an inspiration to us all.
