Trikes N Trails
Trikes N Trails: Trike Riding for Adults
*Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. It just meant that I got to try something new and plan a great event for my friends and me!*
Silly Rabbit! Trikes are for kids!
Not any more!
When Nancy Hurren approached me to talk about her new business venture, Trikes N Trails, my first thought was – When can I try them?
Trikes N Trails is a mobile adult eco adventure trike rental and events service that is exploding into the Annapolis Valley area! We offer group rental services, special events and guided tours of the beautiful trails throughout the Valley on our high quality adult trikes.
The trikes can also be used by youth aged 10+ (for insurance reasons).
It’s a bit hard to understand how it all works unless you go and try it for yourself! So, that’s what we did.
Trikes N Trails has 9 bikes to rent, so I gathered a group of 9 women who were willing and available to come out for a ride. I tried to get a group with different fitness levels and ages. Grace was our youngest at 12 years old, while Marge, in her 70s, was, as she called herself “the token old person.” (However, let me tell you that Marge soon left the rest of us in her dust!
We gathered with Nancy to get the low-down on the bikes.
There are two different styles. These trikes were designed by Urban Trike based out of Arizona. All of the peddle trikes are front wheel driven and the frames are made with high grade steel. They are also designed with the free spinning front wheel and pedals working independently of one another making them great for coasting. Finally with safety always being a priority, all trikes come with working front wheel brakes.
The Bailey has a higher seat and can accommodate up to 350 lbs. This one is great for those who have mobility issues and can’t get down as low. When using this bike, you can really feel it in your thighs!
The Atticus is the larger of the two models. Its longer frame gives the rider a more laid-back posture allowing for great pedalling power! It’s called the Low-Rider. Go on – sing the song. With this bike, you can really feel it in your bum! (This one was my favourite)
We were then let loose on the bikes, and took our time biking around the trail at Miner’s Marsh in Kentville. This path was mostly flat, had loose gravel and was wide enough to safely pass pedestrians.
“I feel like I am two years old again!”
“It takes you back to trike riding as a young child!”“This is so much fun! I love it!”
“I didn’t think I could do it, but I can!”
“The best part of it all is putting smiles on people’s faces,” says Nancy.
You could barely hear anything above our gales of laughter as we took off around the marsh. We couldn’t stop laughing and smiling!
It was a beautiful day, so lots of people were out walking. Everyone stopped and stared or asked questions.
“If I can do it, anyone can!” said another one of our senior women.
That certainly holds true for one friend who had had 2 major knee surgeries. The triking did not aggravate her knees at all!
“It’s a lot harder than it looks!” said another. Although low impact, and easier than a regular bike, you still get a good work out. The great thing is, you can set your own pace, put your feet down to rest, or coast along for awhile.
The overall analysis was that this was one fun way and unique way to spend an afternoon. Regardless of age, fitness level or ability, every single person could ride the trikes and had a great time!
“I would definitely do this again!”
“I would love to try this with my husband or a few other couples!”
Here’s how it works:
Contact Trikes N Trails to book a rental.
For a rental for 7-9 people, for 1.5-2 hours, it is only $20 per person or $15 for seniors (55+). Taxes Incl.
The trikes will then be delivered to the location of your choice.
There are 5 suggested places that are great for trying the trikes
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1. Miner’s Marsh, Kentville
-Intermedite, Some small grades, hard gravel, 1/2 – 2 hrs.
2. KCA to Memorial Park in Kentville
-Beginner, Flat, Paved
3. Reservoir Park, Wolfville
-Inter./ Difficult.
1 1/2-2 hrs. Some Grades, hard gravel
4. Parking lot across from Willow Park to Acadia Gym, Wolfville
-Beginner, hard gravel, flat
5. Jone’s Rd. to Lockhart Ryan park, New Minas
-Beginner, Flat, Paved
-1 1/2-2hrs.
Adults love the trikes and are eager to try them. However, Nancy says that the pre-teens and the teenagers are the hardest sell.
As one friend said, “it’s hard to look cool on one of these bikes!”
This was certainly true with our riding experience. One of the girls brought her teenaged son along to help “push” if needed. He stayed on the sidelines for the first bit until he finally got on the bike. Unsure if this would be fun or cool, he was quickly won over. He was also the last to get off the bike!
Trikes N Trails also does birthday parties for youth aged 10+. These parties are either outdoors, or at an indoor location (to be discussed). Nancy and her crew have a whole set of activities up their sleeves including obstacle courses, playing hockey while on the trikes, glow parties, and much more that you need to see to believe!
“This would definitely make a great party!”
“I would love to use Trikes N Trails for a fundraising activity at the school!”
The possibilities are endless. Whatever you decide, everyone will have fun – even those who are at first hesitant!
Overall, we had an incredible afternoon together. We got to try something new and fun, spend time with friends, be in the great outdoors, and get some exercise. I can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon!
Book your excursion today! You’ll never believe how much fun it is until you try it!
Thank you Trikes N Trails!
Here’s how you book your adventure:
Telephone : 902-697-2435
