Tricycle Championships Belgium
From World Tricycle Championships in Belgium
Tricycle Championships
For those who might feel the Penny Farthing looks a little unstable, why not try a tricycle? In the UK and on the continent this particular branch of cycling has a few ardent followers. There are quite a few keen tricyclists I see competing in UK time trials.
Tricycle
The 1880′s were the peak years of tricycle sport. However the introduction of the two wheeler ‘safety bike’ with equal sized wheels and rubber tyres in the early 1890′s nearly marked the end of tricycle sport as people chose the faster, cheaper and easier to ride bikes.
In 1928, the UK tricycle association was formed and this helped tricycle sport to take off again and in the UK there are regular tricycle competitions in Great Britain. From 1998 onwards World Championships are organised in France and Belgium.
The UK Road Race association keeps many tricycle records including place to place events such as Lands End to John o Groats.
Riding a tricycle.
I have never actually ridden a tricycle but, I’m told they are great fun. The important thing is learning how to lean with the bike. If turning left you have to lean over your left wheel to prevent it going up in the air. With tricycles you can go as slow as you want without risk of falling off. But at higher speeds you have to be careful to keep the balance over the wheel you are turning into.
Buying a Trike
Unfortunately because trikes are made in low numbers they tend to be more expensive. But, there are a few specialist trike sellers around
Trikes for Delivery
Delivery man on Trike
Trikes for tourists
Related
- Pictures top from Trike Belgium
Ive been thinking of taking up cycling but as I am of older years, I thought a tricycle might suit me better. I wouldn’t have to worry about trying to gain my balance as on a two-wheeler and they do look an awful lot of fun to drive.
Only thing is, I wondered if I would need some kind of training first before taking up cycling?