At Alders Hvile in Stavanger, Ruth Persson sits on her bike and rides off with a smile on her face. This is an everyday sight for both residents and staff at the nursing home.
- I cycle every day. 5.6 or 5.7 km. But I have Saturday and Sunday off, says the fit 94-year-old.
Ruth can be called a real cyclis, no doubt about that. She has been cycling all her life.
- I rode a regular bike until well into my 80s. Then I came here and now I ride this bike and like to watch a film from Egenes, where I grew up. I really like watching it.
Brag from the hospital
Not long ago, Ruth had to go to hospital to have a toe removed.
- I cycled and cycled and the hospital saw progress due to my improved blood circulation. So cycling has helped me. I'm still receiving treatment, but at the hospital they say I just have to ride my bike. So I put all my work into cycling, Ruth laughs.
They say I have bicycle legs
Ruth is aware that cycling helps her keep in shape. And of course it also helps that the hospital is satisfied and sees a change after the operation.
- I'm going to cycle until I can't do it anymore, says the fit 94-year-old.