Three Wheels, One Road, No Limits
Most people plan a trip around what they can do. I started planning around what everyone said I couldn't.
The Story Behind On3wheels
My name is Owen Hudson. I'm a writer and analyst who found himself deep in spreadsheets about accessible routes, adaptive gear tolerances, and border-crossing logistics for handcycle expeditions — and realized no single place gathered all of that clearly. So I built one. On3wheels exists because the gap between "technically accessible" and "actually doable" is enormous, and filling that gap with honest, practical information matters.
This site covers handcycle expeditions, inclusion advocacy, and the unglamorous but essential details of traveling with a disability. Think elevation profiles, equipment reviews that don't sugarcoat anything, and real accounts from people who've navigated airports, mountain passes, and bureaucratic nightmares on three wheels.
Here's what you'll find when you dig in:
- Route guides and expedition breakdowns written for actual planning, not inspiration porn
- Gear analysis covering handcycles, adaptive kit, and logistics tools
- Inclusion perspectives that challenge infrastructure, not just attitudes
- Honest accounts of what goes wrong and how to adapt
- Resources for first-timers and seasoned expedition riders alike
A Word on How I Approach This
Disability and travel is a space where enthusiasm can outrun accuracy. I try hard not to let that happen here. Every recommendation I make is grounded in research or direct experience. I flag uncertainty when it exists, I update content when conditions change, and I don't pretend that one person's successful route guarantees yours will be smooth. Bodies differ. Conditions differ. What works brilliantly for one rider may need serious adaptation for another.
That honesty is the whole point.
Come Explore
Whether you're mapping your first handcycle tour or advocating for better trail access in your city, there's something here for you. Start with the expedition blog, browse the resources section, or reach out directly if you have a question I haven't answered yet.
Genuinely — thank you for being here. Every reader who takes this seriously makes the conversation better for everyone on three wheels.