paid4c4
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My last post a while ago explained my decision to retire from two wheels and keep in the wind on a trike. This past weekend a group of friends rode from Northern KY to Townsend, Tennessee to ride the Cherohala Skyway Highway, Foothills Parkway, Tail of the Dragon and Bald River Falls. Out of nine riders I was the only one on a trike, which I didn't mind at all!
My friends had never been on a ride with a trike and didn't know what to expect. When we got to the Tail of the Dragon it was suggested I should sweep (go last) so as not to hold anyone in the group up. I'm the oldest in the group at 71 but most are 55 and above in age so no one is a "power/fast rider." When we finished the Dragon and pulled in to Deal's Gap it was noted that I finished at the same time as the rest.
That night around the fire pit I was told they had under estimated the maneuverability of the Goldwing Trikes. As for me I enjoyed this trip tremendously. I was more relaxed, didn't have to worry about balance, weakness in my legs. The Goldwing is like a couch on wheels with hand, feet and seat warmers. The torque and power of the engine allowed me to handle the twisty turns, sweepers and the Dragon with great control and easy to handle. I am attaching a photo of myself and my Wing at Bald River Falls.
Bill
My friends had never been on a ride with a trike and didn't know what to expect. When we got to the Tail of the Dragon it was suggested I should sweep (go last) so as not to hold anyone in the group up. I'm the oldest in the group at 71 but most are 55 and above in age so no one is a "power/fast rider." When we finished the Dragon and pulled in to Deal's Gap it was noted that I finished at the same time as the rest.
That night around the fire pit I was told they had under estimated the maneuverability of the Goldwing Trikes. As for me I enjoyed this trip tremendously. I was more relaxed, didn't have to worry about balance, weakness in my legs. The Goldwing is like a couch on wheels with hand, feet and seat warmers. The torque and power of the engine allowed me to handle the twisty turns, sweepers and the Dragon with great control and easy to handle. I am attaching a photo of myself and my Wing at Bald River Falls.
Bill