# Hand-Powered Accessible Seating The Velo Modular Sports Interface Turns a Wheelchair into a Bike By Michael Hines | Published 2012-06-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velo-modular-sports-interface References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/velo-modular-sports-interface-for-wheelchair-user-who-wants-to-play-sports/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/markmichaelwafforne) The Velo Modular Sports Interface is a conceptual design that turns a wheelchair into a hand-powered bicycle. Velo was created by British designer Mark Wafforne. The entire setup consists of a single wheel attached to a set of handlebars. The Velo Modular Sports Interface was designed to attach to all types of wheelchairs via a leather strap. Putting Velo on a wheelchair instantly turns it into a bicycle, offering the user a chance to get additional exercise, and reach their destination quicker. Since the system attaches using only a leather strap, disassembling it in a hurry is both simple and easy. Wheelchairs have gotten more sophisticated over the years, but many paralyzed people still use arm-powered chairs. A design such as the Velo would make life easier for folks who can't afford a hand bike or a power chair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hand-powered Accessibility:** Designing innovative solutions to turn wheelchairs into hand-powered bicycles for increased mobility and exercise opportunities. - **Modular Sports Interfaces:** Creating adaptable and customizable attachments that transform everyday objects into sports equipment for diverse user experiences. - **Simplifying Accessibility Solutions:** Developing easy-to-use and quick-to-assemble accessories that enhance the functionality of wheelchairs and improve the quality of life for individuals with limited mobility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Assistive Technology:** Innovating within the assistive technology industry to create customizable and accessible solutions for individuals with disabilities. - **Sports and Recreation:** Exploring opportunities in the sports and recreation industry to develop inclusive equipment and interfaces that enable people with physical disabilities to engage in various activities. - **Health and Wellness:** Introducing disruptive innovations in the health and wellness industry by integrating exercise and mobility solutions into everyday assistive devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Assistive Manual Wheelchair Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-wheelchair.md) - [Modified Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair.md) - [Accessible Amusement Park Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seatonwheels.md) - [Two-in-One Senior Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-wheelchair.md) - [Rowing-Style Recumbent Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/varibike-extreme.md) - [Wheelchair-Friendly Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-van.md) - [Swingarm-Supported Velocars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velocar.md) - [Transformable Lightweight Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeliy.md) - [Dual-Mode Mobility Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duomick.md)