| "...faster, faster," she exclaimed in delight. " Don't | | | | crashing, broken bones...to some, the prospect |
| let go, don't let go!" Martin stood rooted in the | | | | seems quite alarming. So to be on the safe side, |
| middle of the street, watching his youngest ride | | | | check out the adult tricycle. |
| away from him on the shinny, pink bike. With a | | | | An adult trike is exactly what it sounds like, a |
| mixture of pride and regret, he realized this was | | | | three wheeled bike designed for an adult. It is |
| her next step toward independence. | | | | amazingly stable due to clever weight distribution |
| Remember your first bike? Those beginning spins | | | | and is designed with comfort, style and safety. |
| were disastrous; but with the steady support of a | | | | Owning and operating an adult trike can be |
| grown up hand, balancing on two wheels became | | | | economical, practical, as well as environmentally |
| natural. A whole new world of experience and | | | | "green" friendly. The purchase of the adult trike |
| exploration exploded right before our young eyes. | | | | usually includes at least one basket which is |
| However, as years advanced, our bikes were | | | | located between the two rear wheels. This is one |
| replaced with the more complicated, pollutant | | | | of the most spectacular treasures of the trike. It |
| belching automobiles, planes, and trains. The | | | | is large enough to carry a several sacks of |
| simple, efficient, shinny pink or blue bicycle, like the | | | | groceries, a medium size dog, or bags of dirt and |
| memories of our youth, was tucked away, | | | | new plants for the patio. |
| sporting a veneer of dust and two flat tires. | | | | Don't feel you are trapped with the basic look. |
| After years of rush hour commuting, road rage, | | | | Customize your trike with decals, bells, mirrors. |
| stress, and too many hours away from family | | | | Upgrade the seat and hand grips. Maybe you |
| and friends, many Baby Boomers have decided to | | | | would prefer to add mag wheels. Personalize your |
| make a lifestyle change and bring it closer to | | | | look and be prepared for enormous smiles as you |
| home. Park the car, keep it "green" and utilize the | | | | pass by. |
| community resources. The question is how to get | | | | Not only is the adult trike a perfect solution to |
| about. | | | | today's transportation needs in the heart of your |
| They say you never forget how to ride a bicycle, | | | | community, it is the perfect solution to reclaim |
| but after many years of inactivity you may not | | | | your youth. Trike on! |
| be willing to chance the dangers. Balance, gravity, | | | | |