I’m touring vicariously. At 80, I’m not sure I’d be capable of long distance rides like yours.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

thank you , Bill!

I am so excited for you! I will pray each morning for you! Be safe!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Joanne!

It’s the final countdown … ready … set … Go I’m with you every step of the way.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

thanks, Julius! I'm a nervous wreck.

From Denmark: What a fine way to start your tour Sylvia, with a new trike & a new trailer + everything you need in new condition. Safe journey. 🙏👍🌷

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, thanks!

Safe travels Sylvia and looking forward to your videos. I’ll keep you in my prayers everyday.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Simply fantastic touring set up! So much love Rohloff Hubs and E-assist here! Had not been aware of your front hub headlight generator! That is neat too! I treasure being able to watch your cycling trip episodes! Sylvia, your adventure is going to be "First Place" for the popularity increase of ALL cycling! Imagine the encouragement of family inclusion for spouses and even children! Our Hearts, Minds, and Eyes are with you as YOUR Riding Buddies!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm and encouragement is contagious. Thanks, Gary!!

Woohoo! Here we goooooo!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

oh my, oh yes!

Your fans are so excited for you. We hope and pray all of your planning works out, the equipment does not let you down and you are safe. Happy trails to you.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

It looks like you'll have a wonderful adventure ahead. Wish you Godspeed.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

It looks like all of your hard work and planning over the last months has come to fruition. Hoping tomorrow is the first day of a wonderful tour for you!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

I hope so, too!

I am so excited for you! I'll be following your trip with interest.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Carolyn!

Hi Sylvia - have a great tour. We will be watching from Tasmania as we love seeing other parts of the world and being, in a very small way, part of an adventure. Stay safe.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ant!

The setup looks awesome, good luck with Day 1 tomorrow.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

many thanks!

How cool! Great video. 🎉

Looks like you are ready to go. I'll be watching. Be careful out there. Have fun!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, David!

Yay! More videos of trike adventures!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Yes, keeping up with the videos will be a big challenge, for sure!

@miller2675

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelsByTrike I LOVE your channel! Even if you make us wait for videos we all still be here! Don't wear yourself out, have an amazing tour, and let us along for the ride when you can!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

@@miller2675 Thanks so much!

Happy Triking and Safe Travels!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looking forward to the first Video of the Start of the tour! Can't wait to see the wonders of your journey! I will also help you out whenever I have a few bucks and get you a few cups of coffee along the way!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

thanks, Robert!

Looks great

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

The real test start today!

The send-off on the first minute of the first day is always an exciting time, and also a time of apprehension, at least in my mind. The first steps on any journey are for me always the toughest, but I have found that once on the road for even just an hour of the first day, that apprehension quickly fades as I am faced with the realities of pedaling a recumbent trike on a long journey, and these thoughts override any fears I had initially. Top notch preparation is a significant factor in calming the mind, and it seems like you are VERY well prepared Sylvia! I did not have fenders when I used my Burly trailer either, but mine was a flatbed with a hard plastic Rubbermaid trunk on top, so road debris from the trailer tires that ended up on the trunk was easily and quickly rinsed or wiped off. It will be interesting to see if the cloth that Burly uses on the sides of your Nomad are easy to clean now and then, but of course, it's not something one would tend to very often. I just wait until the end of the trip to clean up my trike and gear, not only because it's a chore to do on the road, but I personally also liked the well-worn and traveled look that the accumulated road debris added to my cycling ambiance, haha. Your use of the Apace Vision super bright red tail lights on your flag poles is an excellent idea!!! I have my two currently on my rear rack near my panniers, but after seeing how you have mounted yours, I am going down to the garage to change mine after I finish my commentary here. Thanks for the idea! I'm excited to get my lights up higher, and am somewhat disappointed in myself for not thinking of this by myself (but at least you are thinking for both of us ;-) By the way, I really like your new high visibility yellow frame compared to your former dark gray frame. Adding bright yellow to anywhere on a recumbent trike, or on the rider, is always a great idea in my opinion, as yellow shows up better than any other color based on my experience. I also really like your new seat ... it looks amazingly comfortable! Is that a cover you got from an aftermarket company, or is it a Scorpion accessory (cover or entire seat)? All the best to you on your wild new adventure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! steve

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your advice, Steve.

Thanks!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mike, I really appreciate it! How did you do this? Is this a KZread feature?

Let the fun begin... Hope you have a safe and wonderful adventure, Sylvia. Keep on Triking!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

thanks, Tom!

Woooo Gran equipo

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

On the road, Route 66!

Nice New Frame..

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

We are all so stoked to see you hit the road the anticipation has definitely been building good luck out there and hopefully we can ride some when you get close to my neck of the woods.

Wooohooo!!!! I’m so excited for you!!! 😍

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Have great adventure, enjoy your crossings of the USA.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

thanks, Charles!

Very exciting to get everything together and get started. Since you have done extended bike tours before, I am sure everything is more sorted than if I did it.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ken! I have never put in so much work for any of my previous tours.

Looks very good. Now remember the Nomad trailer uses 16 inch tires. So make sure you have some spare tubes. Oh, side lights on the trailer, since your rig is so long. Or some of the nifty lights that attach to the spokes. A second rear view mirror on the right side would be good. I run two mirrors myself. Other then those few things. Looks like you got it all covered. Be safe, ride safe and stay south when heading east. The weather in Wyoming and Colorado is nuts right now.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

Very good stuff here. Best wishes

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alan!

Good about the medical data inside of the helmet. I’ll try to do that with mine.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found this video helpful.

I’m so excited your getting started on your trip. All preparations done and ready to peddle-yeah!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Just got to start pedaling.

How exciting!! Sylvia, have a fantastic and safe rollabout!! May the wind be at your back and the thorns not in your track!! Will be following along with so many others, and looking forward to the "retirement" days when I can plan some tours as well. Have a blast, stay safe, and thanks for all the great info you've shared!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Erica!

Good luck Sylvia, have a great trip!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steve!

Have a great time, Sylvia! I will be praying for your safety and protection, and for a great adventure as you venture out into God's miraculous creation once again! I am happy that your equipment is new but familiar to you and that you've had some time to roll it out. I'm looking forward to following you on this adventure, and perhaps joining you for a day or two as you pass through south of Michigan in Indiana. Wishing you Tailwinds always on your ride!❤❤❤

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Phyllis!!

Good luck! Happy trails!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

thanks, Eileen!

Way to go Sylvia. You inspire me and I will be praying for the greatest of good things to happen

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

I donated travel and wait to hear your next adventure. Cheers.

@mdweed1

Жыл бұрын

Mike Weed stroke guy

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

It looks like you're all set!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

I hope so!

Wonderful setup for long distance touring! Would love a review of the dyno-hub as the trip progresses. Did you consider a solar PV panel for the adventure?

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

I've had the dyno-hub for 11 years and it works great. I expect to have electricity all along the way. No need for solar.

What blinky is that on the back of your trike? You gonna have a blast !!!

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Garmin Varia

What are the blinkies on the flagpole called and where did you get them I like that. Since Sylvia is so busy getting ready to ride maybe someone else can chime in on this question please.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

I got them through T-Cycle. I think they are Cateye blinkies.

Revisiting this video after your tour ended. Did you use this trike for the entire tour? Did the shimano steps mid drive motor survive the entire tour? Im also interested in the 2 battery specs/builder/brand

Awesome Rig!! Do you have a link for the blinker light on the trailer?

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

I think it's called a 'Cobber' light - the company is Knob.

@shawnbrown1404

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelsByTrike You are beyond awesome. Safe travels ❤

To bad you don't put a solar panel on the flat part of your trailer to charge a battery or batteries as you ride.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Yea, I don't think I'll need solar. I have electricity every day.

Safe trip Sylvia! Is there a map of your intended route?

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

It's on my blog. The route is too complicated for me to figure out how to put it on one map.

Drumroll please

Sylvia, Did you get a total weight (minus the driver) on your set up? So far, it doesn't look as heavy as I thought originally. Have fun and be well and stay safe, bf

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

I don't have an exact weight but I can certainly feel it going uphill.

I am curious, given your support from HP and the trike store, what, if any spare parts you are taking on your tour.

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Not much - almost everything is new. I have a few spare tubes and puncture repair, not much more.

@williamhoward5541

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelsByTrike thank you! It a great looking bike. God’s speed!!

No umbrella?

@TravelsByTrike

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha!

How many KMs can you trike in a day?

@TravelsByTrike

7 ай бұрын

I typically ride 70-100km/day. You can ride however far you like, just as on a 2-wheel bike.

Is that a Bafang? What wattage?

@TravelsByTrike

9 ай бұрын

It's a Shimano Steps 250w - no throttle e-assist.

ONLY A MILE! Speed and distance on a tricycle are profoundly different than speed and distance in the traditional transportation modes of affluent first-world countries, namely petroleum powered automobiles. On a trike, miles are not aspects of the trip that blow by as indifferent blurred visions outside of glass windows, not simply progress markers mentally dulled by the extreme speed of climate controlled convenience. Only a mile? Sixty miles every hour? Five hundred miles each day? Only a mile! Well, on a human powered recumbent tadpole tricycle, a mile is a thing of beauty, a long and intimate mingling with the natural world not even remotely possible for the steel box dwellers from the land of modern expectations. Indeed, a mile is a memorable place in time for the overland triker, often experienced on challenging ascents as personal struggles upon the landscape, where blades of grass, fields of flowers, and whispering pines gently swaying in the wind remind the three wheeled hobo of the connections of all life on our tiny outpost of Earth. Sixty miles in one day? Quite an achievement! There is the sound of the triker’s breath, the noise of the chain sliding through the tube, and the sights of nature in every plane and angle of vision. A journey through overland territories teaches the tired triangular traveler what a mile truly is. Trike phantoms are humbled by every mile that passes beneath their trio of tires. Each mile, only a mile, is a small victory of sorts as the journey, the adventure, the odyssey unfolds slowly in a manner totally unknowable to the human swarms powered by petroleum. Only a mile, you ask? Any seasoned trike adventurer knows very well what a mile is, and knows to never take one for granted. Each and every mile tells a story, holds an entire epic adventure within its 5,280 feet. Yes, it may be only another dull blurred highway marker for those in the climate controlled boxes, but for us on the tricycles, it is what life is all about. ---------------------------------- Enjoy your wild miles of adventure Sylvia! your triking friend, steve