Riding One-Hundred Miles on a Recumbent Trike vs a Road Bike: First Century Ride on the ICE VTX

Rich and I embark on our first century with the ICE VTX recumbent trikes and compare the experience to our rides on the same route with road bikes. Music: In The Temple Garden, English Country Garden, Roundup On The Prairie and Beneath The Moonlight by Aaron Kenny. Everything Where It Needs To Be and Come With Us by Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum

[@jasonturner4625]

As a long time cyclist - now 100% recumbent trike rider - I always enjoy your videos. The trike comfort cannot be beat and I get much more respect from automobile drivers when vehicular cycling. Keep these great videos coming!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Jason! Yep, I was really surprised by how far the autos would swing wide and away from us while on this ride. It's almost like having a super-power while you're out riding, especially when you're used to getting buzzed while riding a road bike. Thanks for watching!

[@deezynar]

Wow, you guys have an awesome bike path system there. Great video. Thanks.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks! Yep, we’re lucky to have such nice trails here.

[@curtvaughan2836]

Background music is awesome! Brings back memories of classic western movies :) Restful video. Much appreciated.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks, Curt, and thanks very much for watching!

[@johngulino2651]

I’m 65, been a mostly road cyclist for decades. Also ride a fixie, a tandem, and a little bit of mountain biking. Seriously considering a trike. Very inspiring video. Yay! 😀

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, John! I still ride my uprights, but the trike is a nice change and a really different type of ride. I compare it to the feeling of surfing on a two-wheeler vs a mini-Formula one car on the trike. :)

[@ARCUS1200]

I would get one if it's possible. I am a road cyclist as well mostly, but the expansion to the Recumbent Trike made my bicycle collection really complete.

[@doren8491]

I would come watch this again JUST for the music. Fantastic add to a great video!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hi Doren and thanks for watching! The music is by Aaron Kenney, a very talented composer!

[@50buttfish]

The only way to ride and sleep at the same time. So relaxing.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

So far, I haven't ridden past a triker that was sleeping, but it wouldn't surprise me. :)

[@rdkuless]

If you want more room in the lane, mount a chain tube Horizontally on the back of the seat frame, Make sure it is zipped with a slight bend (to act as friction) and insert a short flag pole (just long enough to poke out the right side of the tube) This flag pole and flag can be adjusted to push traffic further away from your left side.. I use to get buzzed, now they give huge amounts of room... I think that traffic/trucks think we are narrow bicycles, having a the horizontal flag extending an extra 1.5 feet on the left, makes you look wider and people notice you.. Cheers.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Good idea! Thanks for the comment!

[@truth-Hurts375]

I did a 8 821km journey on my Ice Adventure2 through the Outback of Australia...finished 2months ago.I used a Burley Nomad trailer behind the trike...I was 3 and a half months on the road and it was certainly the most comfortable tour I ever did...and I have done many thousands of kilometres of tours.This thing is fantastic !!!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

That sounds like a blast, Traveling Man! Now it’s time to plan the next tour! :)

[@truth-Hurts375]

@@bikestrikesrazors Its allready planned...By the way...the plan was to start the Pan American Highway from Alaska in 2020 with the Trike..Covid decided its not going to happen so this year was the year with the trike...Next year it will be The year with my fatbike mainly unseald and lots of sand...also in Australia...2024 the plan is to cross America from Los Angeles and I will finish in Tampa..Florida where my daughter and her husband lives...enjoy your trike...mate..mine has got a Rholoff Hub at the back and a Slumph Drive in the front...the thing is pure joy !!!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@truth-Hurts375 That sounds like a fantastic trip you have planned! My brother has a Greenspeed GTO set up with the same system and he loves it!

[@orhanabd1724]

Have you met the two Romanians Radu and Irina?

[@dav1dbone]

Sounds like an adventure, Pitt you hadn't made a vlog. As for the US trip please look into keeping safe, I've seen a few folk talking about their experiences on the road over there and compared with Australia, I'd say it's more of a risk, more cars on the road, more lazy inconsiderate drivers etc etc

[@shepatown]

Thanks for a great tour! You guys are inspiring me to get back out there and ride.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, James! We were lucky we were able to get out on that ride, it's been raining almost non-stop since we filmed that. :)

[@juselinoamorim8401]

Hi brother I am 77 years old but not empid my dreams I love the Unit State and I want to go to Alaska next year by by

[@quadbike3099]

Grande pedal. Bela natureza. Ar puro e paisagens. Ciclovias boas. Maravilhoso

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Muito obrigado por assistir!

[@shweetiepetina1563]

Thank you. So enjoyed seeing this. You both are so inspiring. My husband and I took our trikes down to Saint Augustine to get out of the Michigan winter. The cobblestone forced us to slow down to take in the sights and put us front row for our own unique history tour. So great to find this new way to be in the world on our trikes and the treasures they have unlocked. I have knee and neck issues and my husband has back and hand issues and this is our physical therapy/rehab. It’s working. Keep inspiring with your beautiful creations. Kudos to you. That is quite an accomplishment there.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for watching, Shweetie! As sunny as California is supposed to be, it's freezing and snowing here in the northern California foothills right now, so I could do with a trip to warmer climes as well! Great to hear that you and your husband found your way to trikes and that they're working out so well for you! Never underestimate the healing powers of getting out and pedaling! :)

[@jhendrix2159]

I love your videos. Thanks for posting!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, J!

[@Normalhowaboutyou]

I own many 2 wheel Bents. Also a CT Trail. Riding experience is amazing. Getting it in and out of my apartment door and building is a trip. Going to buy a small Dolly to wheel it in and out. Hope that does the trick

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Apartments can certainly be tricky. I know someone that lives in a small condo, who has a bike stashed in every corner and, apparently, a very patient wife. :)

[@bikeerack900]

Great content boys!! Love it.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching!

[@Lhaffinatu]

I always look forward to getting a new trike video from you guys! Happy Saturday!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Happy Saturday, Commander, and thanks very much for watching!

[@productivepenguin8865]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Enjoyed it!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for watching, PP!

[@wingzofsteel]

It looked like a lot of fun. Thanks for the effort of sharing this experience.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for watching, WOS!

[@pamelascully8483]

GREAT RIDE GUYS THANKS FOR SHARING ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO HAPPY TRAILS PAUL😎

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for watching, Paul!

[@gregsettle9725]

Awesome ride! Great videography on the ride, as well.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, Greg! It was a fun ride, and we were lucky we had a chance to get out there and ride before all the rain started! :)

[@lewis2360]

Great videography style guys. Appreciate your efforts and converted me to a trike purchase.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much, Lenny! Enjoy many happy hundreds (thousands, tens of thousands) of miles on your trike!

[@petersielski4591]

well done guys..respect to you both..i got an ice adventure and i love it

[@bikestrikesrazors]

The Adventure is a beautiful trike, Peter! Enjoy it, and thanks very much for watching!

[@Icetrikes]

Great video guys, that's a nice long ride on your trikes. Thanks for sharing.😃

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for offering such an incredible trike!

[@paullyle3461]

Good job Bill and Rich you guys always make a good video, thanks Guys🎶🌟🎶

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, Paul!

[@keithbliss6680]

Thanks for taking us along on a beautiful ride!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for coming along, Keith!

[@keithbliss6680]

@@bikestrikesrazors Your videos are very well done, love them!

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Thoroughly enjoyed this clip from down in New Zealand.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, Peter, and enjoy your summer down there (It’s freezing here)!

[@mikeroberts7921]

Nice ride! I am envious of your bike paths. We must visit Sacramento just for those. It’s a two hour drive for a great bike trail here. (Silver Comet / Chief Ladiga)

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks, Mike! Just don’t come in the summer. It’s too hot! :)

[@tompuzio2292]

Wow great video. I was in Sacramento alot for work during my career. This brought back a lot of memories.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks, Tom, and thanks very much for watching!

[@1a2b3c4.]

Great trip 😊

[@JAM-zb2vh]

You guys have great bike paths there I love it this is my first time looking at your video it makes me wan to go buy a trike and go for a long rids God bless you guys.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, JA M! Yep, we do have some great trails around here. If you do wind up getting a trike, I’m sure you’ll love it! Thanks for watching!

[@geoffcadams]

You guys are clean-shaven men of action! You ride hard, and you ride fast. Gorgeous!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey Geoff! The "Action Men" aren't quite as "hard and fast" as they used to be. HA! I do still have the T-Bone, but mostly ride the trike these days.

[@GADesser]

Enjoyed the video. As I started my riding when I lived in Vacaville I related to the areas you were riding.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Some beautiful riding out there in Vacaville, George! Thanks for watching!

[@johngulino2651]

When I saw the video title, I thought the ride was one person riding a standard road bike, the other on a trike. 😀

[@bikestrikesrazors]

We've done rides like that, but we both took trikes on this ride. :)

[@maryannearcilla6781]

Great video! I enjoy getting to see the trails and routes, and when I actually do ride them, I’m more confident because I’ve seen them in your videos. I always wondered how to get to the bike path on the causeway, too. Looking forward to your next video!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for the kind words, Mary Anne, and thanks for watching!

[@cjwagner6889]

The music you used went well with the very fine video. Thank you for the post, very nice scenery!

[@mikldude9376]

Wow , good ride guys , and nice video footage , and guys are so nice and organised , It makes me want to get back out on my diamond frame , but older age and a life of hard yakka has me in pain the whole time , I think a trike is on my shopping list soon I hope . Thanks for sharing your ride. Stay safe.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for the kind words, and thanks very much for watching, Mikldude! A trike is definitely more comfortable on longer rides. If you're thinking about buying a trike, keep an eye out for used bargains on Craigslist!

[@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246]

There seems to be really good pathes for riding a recumbent. Great. I didn't expect that. Best wishes from Germany

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching! I know you have some great trails over there, also!

[@RoninDosho]

Your video just showed up on my feed, so as a catrike expedition rider who switched from a perfectly good high end cannondale 15 years ago, I thought I'd watch. This was probably the best trike video I've seen so far. I really liked it. Those Ice trikes look really smooth!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for watching, RD! The Catrike Expedition is a beautiful trike! See you out on the trail! :)

[@user-ed9ct6sp8w]

It's just so fascinating 😮 The trike is such a wonderful invention of modern times ! Very very nice,👍👍👍

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for watching!

[@toshaveornottoshave-4804]

Hi guys, I'm glad to see you, a wonderful walk, I wasn't going to eat after 18 today, but your burgers caused me a gastronomic fit, I went to the kitchen and did my dirty work) thank you for the video, great music!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Oleg! LOL! I can't watch the video myself, because every time I see those burgers, I get hungry, too! :)

[@CowboyDave1812]

A most enjoyable video. In particular, I love the blend of the view along the way plus a lovely sound track. I always ride with music, although my sound system today is a lot nicer than it was in the past! When I was young, I was a 2 wheeled maniac, but after several years away from the sport, I'm just getting back into it with my new Catrike Dumont.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

The Dumont is a beautiful trike, Cowboy Dave! Enjoy it!

[@garyseckel295]

Amen, Cowboy! Love their background music here too! Too many videos have background music that stars an empty cement truck tumbling a clanky-bangy cement cinder block! Even being hearing impaired here, got to watch many videos on mute! Is homemade AND too loud "background" music an as-yet unidentified disease?!

[@hd-be7di]

Great videos I hope to get one some day soon!!!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for watching!

[@paul6894]

Nice video. I do 100 miles plus every month on my TerraTrike, but I do it over thirty days. Five and a half miles everyday is my goal.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Sounds like a good plan, Paul! Have fun!

[@carlschmiedeke151]

I loved the video, it was as though I was in a trance, I couldn't take my eyes off the video, it was so relaxing, & I loved the choices of the music you picked & used for the making of this video, I used to ride for miles on a regular 10 speed bike, & I always enjoyed it, but I always ended up with a sore OMG sore ass, 😂🤣😂😂🤣, I've always, wanted a 3 wheeler trike bike, no, I've always dreamed of owning my own 3 wheeler trike bike, but being on permanent disability, it doesn't allow you to enjoy the finer things in life so I guess I'll just keep watching others & enjoying & living my dream, watching them on KZbin, thank you guys, this was so relaxing, like I said, I couldn't take my eyes off the video & it was such it's a wonderful video, if you ever run across 1 on the low low, give me a Hollar if you would please, & keep on trucken fellas, ✌️ & thank you

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, Carl! Good deals do turn up on your local Craigslist and Facebook marketplace.

[@debbieschwartz3132]

Beautiful ride!! I'm glad to see you rode mostly trail and lightly traveled roads. Good to see motorists giving a wide berth. I stay off roads and ride gravel and paved trail. Great video

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Debbie! Yep, we’re lucky we have such extensive trail systems here such that we can take a ride this long mostly staying off busy roads. Thanks for watching!

[@debbieschwartz3132]

@@bikestrikesrazors Yes you are!! Keep up the great videos

[@dancurran8977]

Thanks for the video! I am a Rancho Cordova neighbor currently shopping for a recumbent trike. We are in a great location for riding!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Dan! Oh yeah! Being this close to the American River Bike Trail is fantastic! Once you narrow down what type of trike you’re looking for, keep an eye on the local used market. Good deals turn up every so often- Thanks for watching and see you out on the trail!

[@maritarupp9325]

Wonderful! All the best for you from Marita in Bavaria. My Trike is HP-Scorpiond

[@bikestrikesrazors]

That’s a beautiful trike, Marita! Enjoy it!

[@davidhenry4356]

NICE! A few years ago I rented a trike from Mikey at laid back Cycles a rode down the GAR and over to Davis for a Ride Ataxia event - so it was good to see some familiar things! Thanks! ( from Texas )

[@bikestrikesrazors]

I didn’t know Laid Back rented trikes! That’s good to know! Thanks for watching, David!

[@cdsteacher]

Always enjoy your videos. We live in Placerville. We have ridden AMR bike path for many years. Never did the Davis and back ride. I’m 76 and transitioned to a terra trike 2 yrs ago after a hip replacement. My longest ride on the trike has been the foxy fall out of Davis. Looking forward to the tour of Napa valley next year.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Foxy’s is a great ride! I’ve done it several times but not on a trike yet. Thanks for watching and we’ll look for you out on the trail!

[@garyseckel295]

Absolutely excellent! Appreciate: Excellent scenic trip that was also stated as having been purely comfortable. (Very arthritic and no balance here. Can ONLY ride my recumbent trikes now.) Pro-level cyclists (seemingly rare) who also love recumbents and recumbent trikes. No loud, clanky bangy background music. Wow! 100 miles! Time spent on ride SO close to upright tour riding time (Slow motion, E-assist here, LOL.)! Also, to other viewers, incredible tours already on file by BT&R!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Gary! Thanks much for the kind words! I was surprised that our time was so close to our road bike times. Next time, we beat our road bike time! :)

[@flightlessboid]

Been on the American River Trail around Folsom/Nimbus any number of times but never knew about the Humbug Willow Creek Trail. Going to have to work that into the ride. Thanks so much for the video.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, Patrick! The Humbug-Willow Creek trail is a beautiful ride and can be reached by just jumping off the American River Trail. You'll love it!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Here's a link to a video we shot on just the Folsom trail system: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6TMdXhor9KMfaM

[@dougmaverick3287]

Great ride gents. I lived in Socal for a few years and really miss In-N-Out Burger, my mouth was watering. I recently bought a used Catrike 700 race trike and I'm really enjoying it. It's very quick and generally I pass every biker on the bike trail. I find riding the trike so much easier on my body than a diamond frame bike.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Love the Catrike 700! That is one fast trike. It was so cold that morning, our burgers and fries got cold too fast. :(

[@sven-goranpettersson9260]

Good that you have had the same experience as I have. I only ride a velomobile or a trike! Very comfortable bikes!😊😊

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hard to beat them for comfort! That’s for certain!

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

You should have the blinky lights on your helmet and the flag as that is far more visible. I just bought a delta trike really cheap old and obviously not used as the brake pads have no wear pattern. So good for snow, ice , patches that get in my way and yes they are reviewed as 20 mph top speed before it gets squirrely . Back to the Rans Rocket or the Giro A20 in the spring. Wish we had your bike paths up here.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Yes, more lights is always better, Bruce! Delta trikes do have their advantages, and all trikes are better than bikes on snow and ice! :) Be careful out there in the slush!

[@mohmohsheshe4395]

Thank you. I have several tours planned for myself this summer, and a cross country ride in three years.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Sounds like fun! Can't wait 'till spring/summer. I'm getting tired of all this rain and cold in California. :) Thanks for watching!

[@douglas1559]

Hey guys! Nice ride, 100 miles l haven't riddin that far with my Cattrike 559 close but not cagar . l have a 65 mile knee,but I'm still having the best time 😎🌴🐊I'll take that IN AND OUT double trouble before a Power Bar every time🍔🍟😋Thanks for sharing💫

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Douglas! Both my knees were feeling it by mile 65, but we wound up taking a long, unplanned break around that time, talking to another recumbent rider along the trail, and thankfully, given time, the knees recovered and didn't bother me the rest of the ride. Hurting knees are the one thing that scares me on a long ride- Feels like if you keep pushing them, something's going to permanently "go".

[@ravinnox2640]

Spent the entire weekend watching your videos like this, and the entire time by big dog was watching with me and turning to me like "can we go do that now?" 😂 sorry boy. Gotta wait till we can afford a trike...soon though, soon. Least I know he's down for it lol. This might be my new favorite channel

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for watching, Ravin! If you're lucky, your dog will behave while being pulled in a trailer. Larry won't. He just barks until you take him out. That's why I have to ride with him on top of me. :)

[@ravinnox2640]

@@bikestrikesrazors oh solmon is a sled dog so he'll be running next to the trike..or pulling it 🤣 We have a lot of work to do to make sure that he doesn't pull it.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@ravinnox2640 Excellent! Who needs a motor assist when you have a sled dog! :)

[@markfeldman6509]

Great video and impressive ride. I do a century ride once a month up here on Cape Cod in either my Catrike 559 or my 700. It is so much more comfortable than a road bike. You get no sympathy for the cold start morning from me. I just rode Cape Cod Canal this morning in 30-36 degrees, wind, snow flurries and light rain. Trikes make it easier. Heading to Florida next week for four months to escape the crummy weather. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Have a wonderful holiday season.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Mark! You have a great holiday season as well! I can't imagine riding in those temperatures on a regular basis. And with the addition of snow flurries and rain, I can see why you're going down to Florida! Enjoy the warmth! :)

[@markfeldman6509]

@@bikestrikesrazors thanks. It is really time to get out of here. I’ve been gutting it out everyday in fleece lined waterproof suit, fleece compression underclothing, two pairs of socks, ski mask etc. de-rating Tuesday. I will send some sunshine to the folks up north!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@markfeldman6509 Thanks- we can use it right about now! :) I'm off to ride the indoor exercise bike!

[@benazeddine5255]

From Denmark: Thx for taking us along on your sunny tour. Last summer I shifted from my 2 wheeler Koga bike + Ziflex mono wheel trailer to an ICE Sprint FS 20" (47 mm Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires) Trike with same trailer in tow. I am very satisfied with the trade off. I smiled when you mentioned that motorised vehicles gave you a wide berth. I had the same pleasant experience too on my 4 months summer tour in South Denmark.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, Ben! I think you have a much better cycling infrastructure over there in Denmark, but it’s good to know the drivers are giving you more space on the trike! Do the drivers there generally respect the right of cyclists to be on the road? Over here they seem to think we’re just getting in their way. :)

[@benazeddine5255]

@@bikestrikesrazors Yes, I will say that 99% of the drivers are cyclists too or at least have been or have children/family members who cycle every day. So there a kind of symbiosis there between cyclists and motorists. Let me say that in and around medium sized-big cities the biking infrastructure is excellent, biking lanes everywhere, but when you take the small roads outside the cities, you will be using the same road as motorists. The funny thing I noted too was that, even some motorists on opposite traffic will either hold to their right side, as far as they can, or even stop all together to let me pass by. Then, we great each other, with a friendly gesture and a smile. I joke about the extra safety a Trike has given me, tell my 2 wheels bicycling friends, that "maybe the reason why the motorists are so careful, giving me a wide berth, is that they think I am a disabled person, driving a special need tricycle...". You know there are very few Trikes in Denmark. When I stop to rest, even when I drove the 2 wheeled bike + trailer, it has happened many times that a motorist man or woman will stop and ask if everything is OK, if I needed any help. People are very friendly and open in Denmark. We do care for each other. Have a good day and keep on Triking! P.S. By the way I am 80 years old and I have 65 kg gear with me when I go on tour mid April to mid October. No EL Assist. Sleep in Shelters or tent, sometimes in paying Camping Grounds in my tent with tarp extension, foldable chair, foldable tabouret and foldable table and a solar charger-power banks, so I am self sufficient when it comes to energy needs.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@benazeddine5255 Very nice, Ben! Keep up the good work! I hear you about folks thinking you may be handicapped while riding a trike. Not too long ago, my brother and I were taking our trikes up a local mountain (Mt. Diablo) when we were passed by a couple on road bikes who kept telling us what an inspiration we were. I couldn't figure out what they were talking about, but when we caught up to them later at a rest area, and stood up and walked over to a water fountain, they looked shocked that we could walk. Hey, if it's going to get cars to give me a wider berth, I don't care what they think. :) I'm going to have to get over Denmark with a bike or trike one of these days. Sounds like a great place to ride!

[@benazeddine5255]

@@bikestrikesrazors You are welcome and I will be glad to show you the good trails, the Shelters to use for free, most of them have toilets and running drinkable water close by and are situated in scenic spots and beaches. Take care-

[@fijianchild]

Wow! Max I ever did was 65 miles and I couldn't wait to get out of the trike. Main issues were numb feet and butt. It gets hard to keep the circulation going. Possibly could have gone 100 miles but would have been a miserable and joyless grind. Kudos to you two!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Oh, yeah, Abdul- There's always a point with a long ride where it becomes a miserable, joyless grind. The secret is to keep smiling so they can't see how miserable you are. :)

[@maraudermediagroup]

I am picking up a Greenspeed Magnum XL later this week and live in the Fair Oaks area...might run into you guys out there!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

For sure! I'll keep an eye out for you! I also have a Greenspeed GTO, which is kind of the predecessor of the Magnum.

[@stevelausmann6490]

I ran into you guys at William Pond park. I was on my Bachetta recumbent. Really enjoyed watching the video.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Steve!! That was the day we shot this video! Told ya we were trying to do a hundred miles, and we managed to just make it before sundown (I remember you told us we should have enough light). I credit that break we took talking to you with allowing my knees to recover back to one hundred percent! See you out on the trail!

[@EZSteve]

The early morning cinematography is beautiful guys! When the sun is low to the horizon, with long shadows, things always look so inviting. It is so peaceful on those wonderful cycling paths. Cobblestones and rigid trikes ... yep, you're right, not a great mix for sure, haha. I love the autumn colored trees ... nice to see them this late in the year (trees are pretty much bare up on the Oregon Coast already). It's nice to see that the governing bodies have built so many great cycling paths, many of which are isolated from the auto traffic. Speaking of biking or triking alongside of a freeway, in the State of Oregon, you can actually ride on the shoulders of freeways legally, with the exception of a couple of areas, notably in the Medford area of I-5. It is amazing to me that you guys know where to find all these little paths that get you through the insanity of humanity so well, without much traffic hassle. One thing about the Sacramento area is the flatness, which allows high mileage rides like this, covering a lot of ground quickly, where the VTXs are perfect. Yes, from a physiological point of assessment, road bike are definitely not so kind to the human body, leading to all the very well-known and common issues that riders encounter ... trikes are quite different in that regard - that's one big reason I liked my Easy Racers Gold Rush recumbent bike, the best of both worlds. I like your music - sounds like a soundtrack from an old classic movie, perhaps a western at times. That route that avoided the cobblestones on Front Street was smoother, but there sure was a lot of pedestrian traffic on it (and you didn't get to see the train displays). Thanks for sharing this ride guys! steve

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Steve! Yep, it took a little time to search out all these trails, and it is pretty amazing that you can take a ride of this length while staying mostly on bike paths. Nice that you're allowed to ride on the freeways up there! I once tried that down here when I couldn't find a route to avoid it, and I was pulled over by the Highway Patrol and read the "riot act" about how dangerous it was. Seemed perfectly safe to me. :) I have an Easy Racer as well- a Tour Easy, which is a fantastic bike that seems to do everything well. Have a great holiday season up there!

[@EZSteve]

@@bikestrikesrazors Best holiday wishes for you guys also!. Hey, what do you think of that new 2023 ICE VTX carbon fiber prototype trike? Pretty wild ... makes me want one! I bet if they go into production, they'll sell 'em for sure - best looking race trike out there! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIqveoCpqqhmbqs steve

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@EZSteve Yep- That thing looks amazing. Likely not very practical for the open road, but it would be a killer on the bike trails. Hopefully it won't become available any time soon. My wallet couldn't take the hit. :)

[@1a2b3c4.]

Great bike trail 👍👌👍

[@TrikeSquadron]

Wonderful tour! thanks for taking us along. The "Mean Streets of West Sacramento" didn't look too mean... unless maybe you didn't film the meaner ones. ;-)

[@bikestrikesrazors]

LOL! No, they're not that mean, but that does give me an idea for another video...Riding a recumbent trike through Oakland! It'll be interesting to see how long we can ride before getting "trike-jacked". :)

[@bobdobalina798]

I used to live in Oakland just avoid the streets with active shooting going on ... the guys standing on the street corners are really friendly always asking if you need anything.

[@benjaminroyer1458]

I have a Terra Trike Rambler All Terrain. This trike eats cobble stones for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It has 24X2.35 low pressure tires. Only trikes that have issues are ones with high pressure road tires.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Fantastic that the Rambler is working out for you, Benjamin! Enjoy it!

[@jakebuzzman3024]

Thanks for sharing your adventure. I love to try a trip like this but I have a problem that can be summed up in 3 words.... Over Active Bladder!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hi Jake and thanks for watching! This may be TMI, and we didn't show it in the video for obvious reasons, but the cold air forced many a "side of the trail" restroom break. :)

[@Olyphoto7]

Congratulations 🎈🎉 I’m sure you will have a faster time with warmer weather. I know we travel much slower when its in the 40’s. We have only ridden once or twice in the 30’s and never below that. Today is our first break from the rain and snow for a while. Hopefully we can get a short ride in after some housework. Take care and thanks for sharing.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Dan! Almost immediately after we took this ride, the really miserable weather hit here, and we've had rain for days now. I can't imagine riding when the temps are lower than the 30's. The 30's were bad enough for me. :)

[@Olyphoto7]

@@bikestrikesrazors I just went out to the garage and the wind and rain hit, we have an official weather delay for riding.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@Olyphoto7 It'll be spring again before we know it. :)

[@Olyphoto7]

@@bikestrikesrazors our Spring rain lasted until late June this year. I’m going to try a bike stand with resistance I found at Goodwill. I’m going to watch trike riding videos while I pedal. The only bad part is my trike’s computer sensor is on the front left wheel. I plan to just time my “rides.”

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@Olyphoto7 That'll work! As long as you put in the time, you should be able to maintain conditioning until the weather becomes more cooperative!

[@billfearheller4179]

Thanks for that great ride. What I liked most is you seemed to find a 100 mile ride that was down hill out and back. Only in California. Do I sound jealous?? Be well and stay safe, bf

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hi Bill and thanks for watching! I think we spent more time filming on the downhills. :) The first half of the ride was pretty flat, but at mile 75, we had about 1500 ft of climbing before the final downhill. :)

[@billfearheller4179]

@@bikestrikesrazors I'm looking forward to watching a few more of your videos. I subscribed and turned on notifications. Be well and stay safe, bf

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@billfearheller4179 You, too, Bill! Thanks for watching!

[@Rottingboards]

Come to Iowa Ragbraii ride. I did the ride across Iowa on my Bacchetta 26 recumbent. The difference between bikes...I look for shade to stand in while others on road bikes look for a shady bench to sit on. That recumbent seat is fantastic for long rides. 🙂

[@bikestrikesrazors]

I've been thinking about Ragbrii for some time! Might be time to give it a try! :)

[@andrewbird57]

Every time I watch you guys on your trikes, it makes me think I should transition from a bike to a trike (I'm 65). But I still haven't looked into a trike, mainly because I know the cost will knock me for a loop.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Andrew! The first trikes we tried were purchased second hand through a Craiglist ad. In fact, almost all the trikes we've owned in the past twenty years were purchased used. If you do decide to give a trike a try, keep an eye out for a good used deal on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace or in the Bentrider Online classifieds. Usually, you can pick up a nice trike in excellent condition for around half the new price, but don't buy anything that looks like it was ridden hard and put away wet. There are plenty of used trikes out there in barely ridden condition, so hold out for a nice one!

[@garyseckel295]

69 years old here, and handicapped. Watch for trikes on Ebay too. FWIW: HUGELY easier to age on a delta planform rather than tadpole planform. Own tadpoles here too.

[@fijianchild]

Buy once and be forever happy!😉

[@rexargo2100]

Buy used

[@byronsilvera6671]

I was road cycling until breaking my hip at 63 yrs old. In transitioning to my Catrike, my thoughts were: some buy RVs, some go on cruises, I'm buying a trike. All things being equal I'll enjoy it for a long while.

[@ricardosemino8133]

Saludos Amigos buen video un abrazo desde Perú

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Saludos, Ricardo! Te deseo un buen paseo por allí!

[@jasonnealey8325]

So happy when you took your flag off Rich , it was driving me a little nuts lol , I mean you bought one of the most expensive trikes out there and a lot of why it's expensive is all the engineering going into the Aero-d . I wondered if Joe could feel it when he was riding behind , it sure is nice seeing you guys get out in the winter , it's a hard thing here in Seattle because it rains so much, winter rides are rare and unplanned. I know we talked about this before , but I sure would like to see you try a wheel cover or disc on the rear and see what your impressions are , I've gone full Aero and have covers on the front wheels inside and outside surface and now sporting a trispoke carbon fiber rear wheel from Ican , rear wheel alone made a big difference not just that it didn't slow down as much the thing I noticed is it's much easier to pedal as you arnt hitting the air with and egg beater . People think just about passing thru the wind and discount or don't think at all how much resistance comes from spokes churning. Great videos Guys you should be a sponsored channel . By far you guys are my favorite Trike Documentors.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hi Jason! I much prefer riding "sans" flag, but the roads on the early part of the ride required as much visibility as possible (if just to make me feel better). The length I cut my flagpole causes some crazy oscillations of the flag. Reminds me of a fishing lure. I will eventually put some wheel covers on the front and when I wear that back wheel out, I'll be looking into one of those trispoke carbon wheels. Something to look forward to! :)

[@Amphictyon1]

Finally! A KZbin producer who knows how to build a beautiful sound track! Excellent, gentlemen. I ride my trike every (non-inclement) day. None of my trail or road bikes ever gavew me this much pure joy.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for the kind words, Amphictyon! I think that if more cyclists had the opportunity to try a trike, you'd see lots more trikers out there! Ride on! :)

[@daniellarson3068]

California - The Winter looks like Summer and no bugs.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

And don't think I don't appreciate it! :) Hats off to anyone that lives someplace where there's a "real" winter!

[@sgp4508]

I could not see any problems with cars. It seemed very safe. Even when it was a bike lane, it was quite wide. I often feel much safer in a trike or a velomobile even when there is no bike lane. Very nice tour with several occations when riding on parc like bike paths. 😅😅😅 Happy riding !

[@bikestrikesrazors]

The street traffic that day was much lighter than I expected. It was early Sunday morning, so I guess everyone was still asleep! You are absolutely correct- Drivers do seem to stay further away from trikes. I haven't had a chance to try one yet, but I imagine drivers would really be freaked out by a velomobile! :) Happy riding!

[@alexnorth2452]

I have not yet made the upgrade to either trikes or velos, but last year I did get my first recumbent and I love the reaction I get from drivers here in Arkansas, I went from getting a sliver of the road and being passed at full speed to now most folks give me the entire lane if possible and slow down to see what I am, I have no bike lanes here, so despite being lower down to the ground, I end up feeling alot safer myself

[@simonjack8122]

I used to have truck drivers deliberately ride about 1 foot away from my handle bars when I used to ride a bike, it looks alot safer for you guys

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Yep! They really do give the trikes much more room. Maybe they figure we’re handicapped and don’t want to make things any worse for us. :)

[@movievaudeville]

Love my Cattrike. Folks think that recumbents - 2/3/4 wheel - are something fairly new. Nope. First recumbent design was the Normal Bike from an engineering professor in Switzerland in the 1890s. Called the normal bike because the riding position seemed more normal, like a chair. A number of designs followed. In France in the early '30s, Charles Mochet was building velocars and decided to enter into competition with his "velo couché" the recumbent racer bike "velo-velocar". It was comfortable, and much more aerodynamic. Mid-level racer F Faure beat the s**t outta the top-tier diamond frame riders in every single race of all distances. Broke a bunch of records. The recumbent was the better technology. Previously Mochet's design had been green-lighted by the race governing bodies, but after embarrassing everybody Mochet's bike was reassessed and suddenly disallowed. The UCI and UVF rules were rewritten to forbid all recumbent racers. Why? Because the diamond-frame bike companies wanted it that way. If they had allowed it and the companies gone to more recumbents, that's what most everybody would have been riding since. Fastest road bike in the world today is the Cruzbike Vendetta V20.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for sharing that information, MV! I've seen those Cruzbikes in action on a velodrome. It's a great design.

[@markrobinson891]

I’m impressed with your time. My best Century time on DF many years ago was 4:50. Now it takes me that long to do fifty miles on my SprintX. Comfort is not even a fair comparison. I envy your routes (other than the cobblestones) I do have full suspension but same carbon seat as VTX and tubeless tires at 40-45 psi which really smooths things out.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Mark! Even in my best (young) days, I never would've been able to ride a century in anywhere near a time like that! Believe me, there are times when I envy your full suspension. Maybe if I can find space for another trike! :)

[@markrobinson891]

@@bikestrikesrazors Those were good ol days. Lots of drafting speedy pace lines. Never would have made that kind of time otherwise. I did fifty last weekend with 1500 riders “Cache Valley Gran Fondo”. People were passing me the last ten miles who had finished 100. Oh well. Nothing hurts at the end of the day.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@markrobinson891 You need to find another trike to draft! Rich and I form a mini-paceline on the VTX's every time we ride, and the draft one trike gets from another is even more pronounced than one road bike from another. If we could find six relatively fast trikers, that would be a wild paceline! :)

[@JeepWrangler1957]

I lived in Rocklin and worked in Rancho Cordova. I miss those Winters being in Chicago now.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

And I was complaining about the cold out here! :) Thanks for watching Crew Chief!

[@JeepWrangler1957]

@@bikestrikesrazors I just got a 2023 CaTrike Expedition. Glad I found your channel!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@JeepWrangler1957 Very cool trike! Have fun!

[@alanpage8911]

The conclusion I draw is that the trike was about 8% slower than your road bikes, but more comfortable. Summer days may allow more stops, which might energize your speed. Trikes certainly seem to be in contention.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

On a long, flat ride like this, I think it's tough to beat a trike just for the comfort alone. It made the 100 miles seem like a very civilized ride. :) The only time it really suffers against a road bike is when it slows down on the hills.

[@1a2b3c4.]

When you entered Sacramento, with the music I was imagining I was in a cowboy movie 🎥🍿🎥

[@bikestrikesrazors]

That does sound like cowboy movie music, doesn't it, Mario! Maybe we should've been riding horses. :)

[@1a2b3c4.]

@@bikestrikesrazors Oh, it wasn't the music it was my imagination, ahahaha

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@1a2b3c4. They did a really good job on Front Street making it look like it did in the 1850's. The real street that was there is now underground (they had to build up the street because of river flooding). They give tours of the streets still there underground.

[@1a2b3c4.]

@@bikestrikesrazors Like an Italian Movie (Spaghetti Westerns)

[@scottlaughlin2447]

My Territrike helped me recover from a stroke. I'm 85.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Congratulations on discovering the amazing healing powers of a trike (and cycling in general)! Keep at it, Scott!

[@mihkhailgaudette4370]

Once again, love the documentation of the trip. Temps out there are much more than ours today (14-21)degrees at full sun. That is on the east Coast. 51 degrees by Sunday. That was quite the ride. Perhaps the big rig drivers thought the recumbents were for handicapped drivers. Ergo, they gave you wife berth. Don't you have that three foot margin between vehicle and bike/recumbent riders?😊

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks, Mihkhail! I’m thinking that the truck drivers are indeed thinking we’re handicapped which is helping to get them to give us extra space. Yep, we do have that three foot law out here but you’ll likely never see a driver giving someone on a road bike extra space and I doubt that law is effectively enforced. It would take quite a series of circumstances for a police officer to be riding behind a car when it comes too close to a cyclist.

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

With upright road bikes, you are more visible to motorists. I do worry that someone simply won't see you. Of course, most see you and give you a wide clearance - which is good. Either way, I _greatly_ prefer staying on bike trails in my area.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

I usually stay on the trails these days when I'm on a trike as well, Jason. Thanks for watching!

[@martingriggs6362]

I have 2 recumbent trikes. One is an all terrain, the other a Catrike expedition. I will never go back to a bike. Love some in and out burger when I get out west.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

The Expedition is a beautiful trike, Martin! Someday I'll get the chance to try an all-terrain trike. They look like a lot of fun! Oh, yeah- In-N-Out burger makes any ride better. :)

[@TrikeSquadron]

Freaking out drivers because you are on trikes is tight! - But I fully agree. I almost always get more room and awareness from drivers on the trike than on the bike. It's just getting used to seeing the hubcaps rolling by that is the hurdle.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Glenn! Yeah, I don't think there's any doubt that you're safer on the trikes, with the cars swinging way-wide, but in your mind, it's easy to imagine what'll happen if you go "under" a car. Those hubcaps are a constant reminder. :)

[@evanking920]

36 degrees...Sheesh....my wife and I don't go out if it is below 55 degrees. We are Southern California kids...Good on ya for doing the century.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Evan! We normally would never start a ride that early because of those low temperatures, but we had to catch the limited sunlight, and I thought, "How bad can it be?". I was riding the first ten miles with one hand tucked under my armpit (kept switching hands) while my nose froze off. If I would've been better prepared with long fingered gloves and a balaclava (both of which I had sitting home in a drawer), it would've been much more bearable. :)

[@idontlikeit.7822]

If I were as rich as I am old, I would get a trike. I find them somewhat enthralling

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching! Check your local Craigslist and Facebook marketplace. There are deals to be had if you're patient.

[@Kefoo_]

-- *Recumbent Trikes --> **_YES!_* -- _"Time to fuel up with some In-N-Out Burger animal style double doubles and fries." --> _*_NEVER !_* *_Thank you for sharing!_*

[@bikestrikesrazors]

LOL! That's definitely a once-a-year thing on a bike ride. :)

[@peterplantec7911]

This was well done and an enjoyable ride. I just do not enjoy urban street riding. That said, I really enjoyed your experience.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for watching, Peter!

[@1a2b3c4.]

36F !!!! In the Rockies that's Spring weather..... 😆 Lol

[@bikestrikesrazors]

LOL! Yeah, I'm spoiled by the normally warm California weather. :)

[@davidtreichelpppj5304]

Hey NICE TRIP !!! I've been curious about the American River Bike Trail.... Currently riding Easy Rider Recumbent here in Santa Cruz , CA

[@bikestrikesrazors]

You have a great trail down there, also- The Monterey Bay Trail is amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@davidtreichelpppj5304]

Lake Tahoe is amazing. I haven't tried it on a recumbent yet . BTW your choice of music was great .

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@davidtreichelpppj5304 Hi David! I agree, that area is amazingly beautiful!

[@darrenbeachy4567]

Thanks for the video. I would think riding a hard tail that long would be hard on the back. I have a fully suspended catrike which I think it would be better on the back side. Again, thank you for this

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for watching, Darren! Surprisingly, the VTX is a very comfortable trike, although not as comfortable as your fully suspended trike! Good triking!

[@rexargo2100]

Younger days i was an Avid cyclist,ag and health cUght up with me,nouim atriker w electrics!still enjoy riding but gets harder every year!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Rex! Just keep pedaling! :) We're lucky that these days we have pedal assist! Thanks for watching!

[@p.t.9394]

Your background music really difference n interesting

[@bikestrikesrazors]

The music is mostly all done by Aaron Kenny.

[@user-qb7ms6vs7s]

I thought you were going to fill up when passing through the gas station 😄

[@bikestrikesrazors]

We did! On In-N-Out burgers. :)

[@user-qb7ms6vs7s]

@@bikestrikesrazors that's low octane fuel.

[@treesizzle1]

Niceee

[@taiwan1895]

I remember Kings! That was the place with the Lotto posters on the walls, right? Speaking of great restaurants that are no longer around, I was wondering why you ate at In-N-Out and not at Murder Burger when you reached Davis. Then I did some research and learned Redrum Burger closed in 2019.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Jim! Yep, we spent an afternoon at Kings with you, Rich, me and I think Steve and Jeff. Was everyone there? Yeah, unfortunately Murder Burger couldn't survive when all kinds of competition popped up in that area. Not only do you have the In' n Out, but now there's all kinds of fast food right over the freeway there. One of the sad things happening in America- All the mom & pop places are closing shop because there's no way to compete with forty Chicken McNuggets for $9.50 or two Whoppers for $6.00. :(

[@johnswan9123]

Of course you just made it; men of experience know the flow.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, John! Ha! I'd like to claim "oneness with the universe, but I think we just got lucky. :)

[@johnswan9123]

@@bikestrikesrazors Life on the Mississsippi by Mark Twain; recommended reading.

[@Vurbanowicz]

Colder air, being denser, offers more resistance, though I don't know if that's significant at cycling speeds.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Don’t know if it slowed us down, but it sure was unpleasant. :) Thanks for watching, Victor!

[@acamparargentina]

I'd like to see something like this but on dirt/gravel roads, Trike vs MTB vs Gravel Bike. Someday i'll finish building my trike and the idea is to "replace" my MTB for those long rides on the countryside

[@bikestrikesrazors]

That's a good idea! These trikes wouldn't be great in the gravel and dirt. Need to get a fat tire trike with some suspension and good ground clearance!

[@acamparargentina]

@@bikestrikesrazors Glad to read that! No need much for gravel roads actually, just some wider tyres 🙂