[Whirl] Interest in trikes and trikes for loan

[Eric Rosenberg]

Interesting analogy. More like 4 cylinder cars in group of 6 cylinder cars.

Yes, I go slower, although that's the nature of the beast (need to 
change from 1.5" tires, which will help) and I am lower to the ground.

What keeps me in the rear of the virtual peleton is that by being wider 
(42" or so) I can't often get between lanes of traffic here in the city 
(and presumably elsewhere) as hte 2-wheelers can. While I never had 
trouble getting through the bollards surrounding Lafayette Park, the 
White House and Pennsylvania Avenue on my way to work on my V-REX or 
Rocket, on the trike I have to inch my way VERY slowly through them.

Regardless, I love riding, and am grateful that I have been able to ride 
at all in the 8 years since the first of many medical issues and 
multiple surgeries.

Eric


On 5/1/2016 9:54 PM, Larry Black wrote:
> Thanks eric
> Hopefully someone will step up and help coordinate a group or groups
> The Catrike Rallies drew over 200 like- and trike-minded people 
> together every March in Florida for 11 great years!
> Unfortunately trikes in mainstream ( for now!) group rides are often 
> considered awkward.
> An analogy I use is that of riding a motorcycle in a car rally or vice 
> versa.
> They can keep up with each other but the dynamics are just different.
>
> Thanks again for chiming in
>
> Larry Black
> larry at bike123.com <mailto:larry at bike123.com>
> www.bike123.com <http://www.bike123.com>
> 410.795.2929
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>
>
> On May 1, 2016, at 9:42 PM, Eric Rosenberg <wd3q at starpower.net 
> <mailto:wd3q at starpower.net>> wrote:
>
>> I'm a trike rider (TerraTrike Rambler) here in the District. I live 
>> just inside the DC line at Chevy Chase Circle.
>>
>> I'd say that the looks and comments I get when riding my trike are no 
>> more than I get when I was riding my 2-wheeler (V-REX).
>>
>> I do get comments on the two flags I have (a whirligig and either a 
>> Nats or DC flag, depending on my mood :-)
>>
>> I'd be happy to join other trikers in the area.
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> On 5/1/2016 11:58 AM, Kathy Bilton wrote:
>>> Hi - Larry sent this message to me as well as to the list but it 
>>> didn't go through to the list as it was from an addresss different 
>>> from the one he's subbed with.  I decided to forward it with a 
>>> different title. --Kathy
>>>
>>> From: bikelarry at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Fwd: bilton.us <http://bilton.us> mailing list memberships 
>>> reminder
>>>
>>> Kathy
>>>
>>> Thanks for keeping me up to date
>>> With the DC recumbent rider forum.
>>> I'm not sure if anything but these reminders are coming through.
>>> We have a huge interest in trike riders who want to go on rides with 
>>> other trikes.
>>>
>>> While recumbent two wheelers have little if any trouble (except for 
>>> some occasional snubbing and snobbing) participating in 'regular' 
>>> group and club rides, the trikers often feel a bit awkward and get 
>>> even more snubbing.
>>>
>>> Someone suggested regular get togethers and an online meetup group.
>>> While a busy season ( after a slow winter and soft 2014 and 2015) 
>>> prevents
>>> my organizing such activities and group, I'd like to offer support 
>>> in the
>>> form of loaner trikes, starting points with parking, restrooms and
>>> refreshments at both of our shops,  and tech support.
>>>
>>> Please pass this on to anyone who might be interested
>>> Larry Black larry at bike123.com
>>> http://www.bike123.com
>>> 410.795.2929
>>> 301.864.2211
>>>
>>>
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