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CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — Lehigh Valley student Kenneth Keitt writes about his experience as a new member of the Penn State Lehigh Valley Cycling Club.
What makes me different?
I am paralyzed from the waist down and use a specialized hand cycle. This bike is human powered and uses hands, rather than legs, to move the pedals. Don’t be fooled by this unique hand cycle. They are not only very expensive, but also take an enormous amount of strength to power. I compare the workout I get to doing as many push-ups as I can for a long period of time. Once I am done it feel like my arms are on fire from the lactic acid running through my upper body, but I am grateful for a device that allows me to be active and enjoy the outdoors.