Traditions of Hanover resident Allen Fink is a World Record holder! At 100 years old, Fink is the oldest person to sit on the “conference cycle,” a specialty bike designed by Bob Swaim.
Swaim is a collector of Slinkys and unique human-powered vehicles and holds many records, including the world record for the largest private bicycle (or bike-like vehicle) collection. Some of his collection includes a high-wheel tricycle, a love tandem tricycle, and his conference cycle.
The conference cycle seats seven people. All seven are the pedalers, but only one does the steering. Passengers can enjoy a relaxing ride while they have a meeting on this special bike.
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Swaim travels all over the country with his collection, and recently visited Traditions of Hanover for a Corn Roasting Festival on August 16 and brought his conference cycle. He was gracious enough to allow residents and employees to pedal the bike and is delighted to have broken the World Record for the oldest individual to sit on the bike. Twin sisters in Ohio, who were 97 at the time, formerly held the record. It is now held by Fink, who at 100 years old not only sat on it, but also pedaled it around the parking lot with his friends.
“It was a tremendously fun day,” said Rosalind Haglund, executive director. “Allen not only set the World Record, but was the inspiration that motivated 30 other residents to take a ride on the conference bike. It was a truly unique opportunity for all.”
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Fink turned 100 years old on July 3. He currently lives at Traditions of Hanover, where he has been a resident for almost five years. Allen has experienced many things in his 100 years and is thrilled to add sitting on a specialty conference cycle and being a world record holder to his list!
For more information about Traditions of Hanover, please call 610-882-0400.
Located at 5300 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem, behind Wegman’s off of Route 512, Traditions of Hanover Independent Living is a unique retirement community offering Independent Living residences on an affordable month-to-month basis with no buy-in fees. Resident services and apartment features include meals, housekeeping, social events, transportation, and full kitchens. For more information, please call Jennifer Murphy at 610-882-0400 or log onto www.traditionsofhanover.com.