BEING in a wheelchair has not stopped Capalaba's Christine Seary from completing a mammoth 2000 kilometre motorcycle ride across New South Wales.
Ms Seary has been a member of The Social Club SMC since 2002, two years before a brain tumour forced her into a wheelchair.
While the operation to have the tumour removed affected her balance, she was still able to go on a bike supported by her husband, Marty.
But after her sixth stroke in 2007, she could not ride anymore.
Ms Seary and her husband were determined to get her back on the bike.
While she underwent four years of physiotherapy, including core strengthening exercises, he traded in his Harley Davidson and added special footboards and armrests so Ms Seary could pillion once again.
They also explored ways to incorporate a wheelchair on the bike.
"We found a small eight kilogram wheelchair and a friend made a small rack which sits on the right-hand side of the bike where a saddle bag usually sits," she said.
"I really love the freedom it gives me. Once I'm on the bike I don't feel disabled as I have to pillion like any other pillion and I just love leaning on corners."
Ms Seary also uses National Disability Insurance Scheme supports to get out into the community in other ways.
"With NDIS funding, I have someone come every weekday to shower and dress me," she said.
"On two of those days, I also go shopping and once a week the housework gets done. I'm also accessing physio and occupational therapy.
"The extra outings really give me a sense of freedom and I can go to more local businesses, shopping centres and nurseries."