When someone mentions the word tricycle, many people automatically think of trikes for children. But tricycles are actually becoming increasingly popular amongst adults.
What makes tricycles so popular is there range of benefits, and their advantages compared to a standard bicycle. Standard bikes can be great, but unfortunately, they are inaccessible to a wide range of people, whereas adults tricycles open up a world of possibilities for everyone.
Accessible to a wide range of people
Tricycles are really easy to ride because of their three big sturdy wheels. This means they are accessible to a wider range of people, such as those who don’t feel comfortable on two wheels, the elderly, or those with learning disabilities. This means more people can experience the great outdoors more freely, as they have a piece of equipment that is easy to use and that will ensure their safety.
Easy to ride
The reason why tricycles are so great for disabled adults is their ease of use, in fact, two-thirds of disabled cyclists think riding a tricycle is much easier than walking. Having three wheels instead of two, tricycles provide extra balance and support for the user.
For older people, the same applies. Elderly people might be put off from cycling as they don’t feel safe, and they feel like they could easily have an accident or topple over.
Carry all your cargo
Tricycles are a great means of transport as they can carry all your cargo with ease. This means if you’ve been shopping and have lots of carrier bags you will have somewhere to put them, or if you are heading into work with a rucksack and laptop bag, you wont have to carry it all the way on your back, thanks to the large basket at the rear.