On 18/09/2007, at 12:19 AM, PAT MATHEWS wrote: > > I tried to re-acquire a bicycle and ride it and found I was no > longer secure > in my balance.
You are the perfect candidate to discover the joys of triking. I have read story after story by people who rediscovered the joys of cycling through a trike when riding a bike was no longer practical or possible. > > Grocery shopping cannot be done without some way to haul the stuff > home. > Likewise any other acquisition of supplies. Seems to fit in my panniers OK - can get a week's groceries on the trike. I've hauled a fair bit on a trailer too, behind my trike. Cars are convenient, and of course there are a small number of people who can't get about without some sort of power assist. And for longer journeys cars are pretty efficient per passenger mile if they've got 2 or more people and are cruising at a constant 60mph. But power- assist doesn't *have* to mean cars. Especially over shorter distances. There are several solutions to help out the frail or unfit tackle hills on their pedal vehicle. Charlie _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
