What People Are Saying About Us
Hello Alanagh, and team,
I just wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to you and the wonderful team at Motion by the Ocean for the bike ride experience you provided for our residents last Wednesday, 20 May.
Words honestly do not fully capture what the morning meant to them.
Our residents were filled with joy, laughter and excitement. One resident said they had not had that much fun in the last 10 years, which really says it all. It was such a beautiful thing to see — the smiles, the conversations, and the way the experience lifted their spirits.
Please pass on our sincere thanks to your volunteers. They are some of the kindest and most giving people we have had the privilege of meeting. The way they engaged with our residents was gentle, respectful and full of care. It was very clear that this is not just a bike ride to them. There is so much thought, patience and kindness behind everything they do.
I also want to say how impressed we were with the safety and care shown throughout the experience. Every step was handled so well, and our residents were treated with dignity and genuine warmth. That gave us great confidence and allowed everyone to relax and enjoy the morning.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
What you and the team are doing is very special. You are giving people more than an outing — you are giving them joy, freedom, connection and memories they will carry with them.
We would love to stay connected and hopefully arrange another opportunity in the future. Could you please also let me know whether Wednesday is the only day you provide the bike rides, or whether there are other days available as well?
Warm regards,
Larry
When Alanagh first told me about the trishaws, I loved the idea of creating opportunities for community members to enjoy time in nature, social connection, and joy.
I began my career working in aged care in New Zealand and disability services here in Australia. In these roles, I have witnessed firsthand the damaging impacts of social isolation and mobility challenges.
Blooming Minds has proudly sponsored the Cycling Without Age program since 2019. We are deeply grateful to Alanagh, the dedicated team of volunteer cyclists, and the Board of Motion by the Ocean Inc., who tirelessly work to build the kind of community we all want to live in—a community that values connection and supports those who need it most.
In a world often filled with discouraging stories, it’s vital to celebrate grassroots community-building initiatives like this one, which nurture the emotional and social wellbeing of both participants and volunteers alike.
Tasha Bloomhall
Here is what Amana COO, Jenny Williams says about our partnership – Amana Living’s Kites program provides seniors in Perth with enriching social outings, helping older people stay connected with their community. Our clients enjoy the trishaw rides with Motion by the Ocean Inc, loving the freedom, fresh air, and the opportunity to reminisce about the days when they would ride to work or school. It might seem like a simple bike ride, but it brings great joy to the people we support.
Jenny
Pauline & John - Sorrento
I would spend a week of every school holidays at my Nonna’s after her husband of 55 years (Nonno) passed away. Even at age 12 I seemed to comprehend the loneliness that can come with loss.
So, along with morning stretches, hours in the veggie garden, cooking, playing cards, and walking to Karrinyup shops every afternoon, Nonna would drive us in her lime green Torana to the beach to meet other family members for a picnic.
I can’t recall the last time we were able to sit and watch the ocean together so today was pretty special, filled with lots of stories (many that we heard more than once)
Thank you Cycling Without Age Sorrento for the ultimate JOY-ride! Denise you’re an absolute legend.
Leanne Spano - Passenger
My mother doesn’t smile much these days, but she does when on one of your rides. It is lovely to see.
Mandy
We had a wonderful joy ride on a perfectly clear Perth winters day. We could see to Rottnest and all along our beautiful coast. A late ‘Happy Birthday’ gift to Jane. Thank you ‘Motion by the Ocean Inc ‘ for making it so memorable.
John
I booked a coastal ride for my mum and son to enjoy together on Mother’s Day morning. Our whole family had a great morning down by the sea…. We went for coffee and a stroll whilst they rode. We cheered them along when we crossed paths on their way back to Sorrento. It was “a perfect morning” according to my mum and my non verbal sons reluctance to want to get off at the end was a great indication that he loved it too. Biggest thanks to rider volunteer Maria for her kindness and for allowing my daughter to jump onboard for a quick spin with her brother. It was very special for them both. Thank so much to everyone involved. Your big hearts are making a big difference.
Nicole
What a fantastic group of people. We took a group of 9 seniors to Hillarys for a ride and they absolutely loved it and have asked to return. Peter and Dan were AMAZING!! Seriously cannot recommend highly enough. THANK YOU.
Michelle
Colleen
Christine
Tom — passenger
We love our bike rides by our beautiful coast . The bikes are wonderful, allowing you to feel the wind in your hair and say Hi to passing people. Everyone is so friendly. We stop and enjoy the ocean and even get treated to a cup of coffee from White Salt or Canteen in Trigg! it is such a fabulous initiative… a simple idea that spreads so much happiness. This service is for anyone who can’t ride a bike themselves and it’s FREE! We can’t recommend it enough!
Fi — regular passenger
Thank you to everyone at Motion by the Ocean Inc for a great day out! Everyone made the experience so easy and enjoyable and our clients had the best time and we can’t wait to come back and enjoy our next trishaw ride.
Echo Community Services
I do care work for a teenage boy who has been going on these trishaw rides for a while now. We were taken for a ride along our beautiful coast. Wow! .. What a wonderful experience! highly recommend going for a trishaw ride with these amazing people. What an awesome experience!
Laura — support worker
Oh, that was fun. I am windblown! When am I allowed to go out again?
Mary — Parkside Opal, Carine
Thank you for riding mum on your trishaw (for the MS Coastal Ride). Without this service, we wouldn’t be able to ride together as a complete family.
Belinda — Victoria Park
Thank you for including us in your weekly Moving Food Program, in which Simone and Linda deliver to refugees and asylum seeker families. In the case of asylum seekers, they have no resources at all and are often large families with great needs.
With regards to your Trishaw program – you have the best section of coast to ferry the most deserving along.
