What is different in Triking?

Just as in the kayak world, "real men wear skirts..." In the Trike World, there is a dress code that is a bit "different than" other activities.

1. ALWAYS WEAR UNDERWEAR! Otherwise the result can be much like any other "back to nature" event, which of course is illegal in most areas of at least the 50 United States...

2. High priced super evolved material for clothing is NOT required, and in some circles, even frowned upon. One reason? Who the heck has any MONEY LEFT OVER for IT?

3. After purchasing your trike, do NOT attempt to immediately "take off on a 80 mile per day cross country tour. The results will invariably be painful and never be achieved. Experience in ALL RESPECTS is required.

4. Mirrors: Pretend you now have a pickup truck and cannot turn your head very much. Oh yea, 'cause ya can't. So no matter WHAT yer LBS "says?" Ensure you have Mirrors where you can actually EASILY SEE THEM before you leave. Or you will be rigging something up yourself later unless you intend to only take your Trike to shows... Hhhhh lol

5. Best way to go fast is find a HILL... Yea they are slow going UP-but they are sooooo fun and easy coming back DOWN!

Those who live on flats? Just Pedal harder... -wink.

6. Ya wanna go ride with some folks? Might want to consider riding WITH some folks. Silly idea. Slow person sets the pace. If that bothers ya? Find OTHERS to ride with-some other time. Something called consideration for others involved when being with others-silly principle I know. :grin: -grin.

7. Check List. Silly idea. Until... you find yourself on a ride and ya forgot something. Doesn't matter who you are, how many things are on YOUR check list. It is a sincere drag when that "thing" on the list was neglected.

These are just some ideas and what the heck, I was going to publish them at BROL but changed my mind...

Miles of Smiles to ya...

Thomas