Uphill with a wedgie

Since purchasing the trikes we've had several people ask about how well they climb a hill. Like many tools it is often the person using the tool that determines how well it performs. Just owning a Stradivarius violin and taking a few lessons will not make you a concert violinist owning a bike or trike of any make will make you a better hill climber.

Today I got a chance to compare first hand. My wife & son took the trikes and I went along with the mountain bike, a true wedgie. We tackled the two biggest hills on our nearby road/trail circuit. I found that I could out pace them on short hills but on longer climbs they were able to methodically attack the hill at a pace I could not maintain. At the end of our ride my wife pushed the wedgie up the last hill and I road the GT3 trike. I had no problem finishing the climb even though I was pacing her walking speed. I could never have done that on a wedgie. So my totally unscientific conclusion: wedgies win on short burst hills but trikes are better for long steady climbs.

At least with my legs. Your mileage may vary.

Back in the saddle

After several weeks recovering from surgery I was able to hit the trail again. It was a solo short ride, about 18 miles, but a chance to get back in the saddle. This time I went east on the W&OD trail past Falls Church, VA and back. Overall a hot day but a chance to ride & reflect.