Riding a tricycle for adults
- Make sure the bicycle is on parking brake so it can not move forward or backwards.
- Make sure the saddle, the handlebar and the seat are properly adjusted so you can control all the relevant parts of the bicycle (think of the brakes and gears).
- Sit in a relaxed position on the saddle or seat, put your feet on the pedals and look in front of you, not at the steering wheel.
- Try to forget the fear of falling, you can’t fall because you have got three wheels.
- Put the gear in it’s lowest position and preferably do not use the electric pedal support initially.
- Make sure you know how to brake and keep your hands near the brake.
- Start on a flat terrain with little hills or bumps in a quiet area.
- Do not think about your balance and do not lean into the curve with your body or legs. Keep the knees together as much as possible and sit upright.
- Keep your feet on the pedals as much as possible as you brake or come to a halt. The three wheels will keep you balanced.
- Start taking a large turn at minimum speed and accelerate slowly.
- Brake regularly and keep your feet on the pedals.
- Brake regularly and keep your feet on the pedals.
- Don’t cycle for too long the first time, give yourself the time to process the experiences.
- Don’t be ashamed if you experience some difficulty, almost everybody has this.
- Step off when you are at your place of destination and put the tricycle on parking brake.
- If you are walking with the bike you can injure your legs on the rear fenders.
Read also more about this in the article
How to ride on a trike bike.
If you decide to purchase a
tricycle, please read the instructions properly and comply the maintenance requirements.
A tricycle has to do with other power relations than a normal bike. Readjustment of the spokes, chain and gear on time, will certainly increase the life span of your bicycle and gives you more cycling- pleasure.
Most of Van Raam's tricycles are also available with pedal assistance. Read more about this in the article '
An adapted e tricycle from Van Raam'.