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by mrMAKdaddy
Mon Apr 07, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: Bikes & Transportation
Topic: Wheelchair user at Burning Man
Replies: 65
Views: 18508

Re: Wheelchair user at Burning Man

Thanks Gary, Kat and Elorrum for your input it is much appreciated. I have slipped a little on the replies due to not getting a ticket in the first release but I am hoping to get one from the STEP programme. I already have a Freewheel which I purchased for my trip to thailand and it worked a treat, ...
by mrMAKdaddy
Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Bikes & Transportation
Topic: Wheelchair user at Burning Man
Replies: 65
Views: 18508

Re: Wheelchair user at Burning Man

Hi ALL, Sorry it as taken a while to reply I have been extremely busy at work! Cant wait for this trip to get away from it all for a while :). Thanks for the advise ExpressoDude, I have decided to go for a power assisted handcycle as this allows the front wheels to be lifted from the ground, which m...
by mrMAKdaddy
Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:36 am
Forum: Bikes & Transportation
Topic: Wheelchair user at Burning Man
Replies: 65
Views: 18508

Re: Wheelchair user at Burning Man

Not being a wheelchair user myself, you need to take what I'm about to say with a grain of salt. My point of reference is bikes, and based upon that experience I would say a wider tire is much better. If it rains, understand that you're not moving until it dries regardless what tires you put on the...
by mrMAKdaddy
Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:49 am
Forum: Bikes & Transportation
Topic: Wheelchair user at Burning Man
Replies: 65
Views: 18508

Re: Wheelchair user at Burning Man

lucky420 wrote:MrMAKdaddy!

I sent you an email/pm. :coffee:
Hi Lucky420

I have emailed you back, thanks for your help!! :D :D
by mrMAKdaddy
Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: Bikes & Transportation
Topic: Wheelchair user at Burning Man
Replies: 65
Views: 18508

Re: Wheelchair user at Burning Man

Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions all of the information that you have provided is greatly appreciated. Skywater, Fishy and Canoe thanks for the information regarding using a vehicle and the DMV placard, however unfortunately I do not believe it will be an option to hire a car to use...
by mrMAKdaddy
Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:30 am
Forum: 2014 Tickets Discussion
Topic: Preliminary 2014 Ticketing Info
Replies: 13
Views: 3973

Re: Preliminary 2014 Ticketing Info

Thanks Sham, I hope you are well!

Any major tips for us virgin burners?
by mrMAKdaddy
Wed Jan 08, 2014 4:04 am
Forum: The Greeter's Station
Topic: Hello and Welcome... What's your name? Tell me about You...
Replies: 5444
Views: 1223706

Re: Hello and Welcome... What's your name? Tell me about You

Hi All, I hope you are well. :D My name is Danny and I coming to Burning man for the first time this year from the UK I cannot wait. However I use a wheelchair so need to be as prepared as possible and any advice/tips would be warmly welcomed. I am aware of the mobility camp and I intend to get in c...
by mrMAKdaddy
Wed Jan 08, 2014 3:57 am
Forum: 2014 Tickets Discussion
Topic: Preliminary 2014 Ticketing Info
Replies: 13
Views: 3973

Re: Preliminary 2014 Ticketing Info

Cheers for this information Trilobyte, do you know how we can pay for the tickets when they go on sale as me and my friends have never been before, it will be our first timethis year and some of my friends are asking whether it as to be paid by debit or credit card? If you could provide me with some...
by mrMAKdaddy
Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:37 pm
Forum: Bikes & Transportation
Topic: Wheelchair user at Burning Man
Replies: 65
Views: 18508

Re: Wheelchair user at Burning Man

Thanks again for this information thecryptofishist I really do appreciate it! Creating a neighbourhood hangout sounds like a good idea, me and all of my friends are easy to get along with and are not shy so I cant see this being an issue.

Are you using a Car/Van to get around again this year?
by mrMAKdaddy
Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:17 pm
Forum: Bikes & Transportation
Topic: Wheelchair user at Burning Man
Replies: 65
Views: 18508

Re: Wheelchair user at Burning Man

Cheers FIGJAM the link is really useful, I will definitely get in contact with the mobility camp, I am not sure where I could get one of those powered chairs though as I need to travel with my manual chair. Thanks thecryptofishist your comments and suggestions are much appreciated. Yes my friends ar...
by mrMAKdaddy
Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:06 am
Forum: Bikes & Transportation
Topic: Wheelchair user at Burning Man
Replies: 65
Views: 18508

Wheelchair user at Burning Man

Hey Guys & Gals I hope you are well. I am planning on attending Burning Man 2014 from the UK, however I use a wheelchair all of the time and cannot walk at all. I was just wondering if anyone could provide me with some advice on the best way to get around Burning Man. It would be much appreciated as...

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