Eamon Guilfoile recently got his hands on a tandem bicycle sent from Canada and customised by Dream Fit WA to suit his needs.
The 19-year-old has cerebral palsy.
His mum Julie said the bike, which cost about $22,000 to buy and modify, had helped Mr Guilfoile take part in his favourite activities around the community.
"Being able to get on to his bike gives Eamon a different view of the world," she said.
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READ NOW"The fun of being outdoors with the wind and rain and sun " these are thing he loves to experience. He rides his bike every day around the neighbourhood, whatever the weather."
Mr Guilfoile plans to use the bike to take part in the Bibra Lake Fun Run and other running events. But carer Benjamin Slater said that was just the beginning.
"He has big plans for future destinations, especially in the South-West of WA once he gets a trailer for his bike," he said.