From bike to trike
 

First post here.

After the bike accident four months ago and ongoing physical, cognitive, and occupational therapy, I have finally dealt with the vertigo, short breath, and boredom at home.

Rather than take a chance on falling again to end up with a more severe tbi or rebroken ribs, clavicle, shoulder blades, and skull, I purchased a Catrike 700 recumbent trike. It allows me to cruise at 20 mph without passing out and is very comfortable and fun.

While it is disappointing to give up bicycles after riding century rides , touring the Oregon Coast bike trail solo, and riding 100 miles a week after work, the Catrike is amazing.

After the first ride of 20 miles, I completely forgot about the deafness and tinnitus in my left ear, the depression and insomnia, and the four months off of work. I ride with a friend mornings before cognitive and occupational therapy, and this weekend we are going for 30 miles.

I know that there are others who were injured in bike accidents.a the recumbent trike is a good consideration if like me, you want to avoid further injury.

Cheers,

Matt

Cool! Love the idea, thanks!

How is it when you go over a bump? It looks like it might be quite jarring down low like that, and you wouldn't be able to stand up out of the seat whilst going over bumps like you can on a normal bike?

Having three wheels and a mesh seat that goes from mid thigh to shoulder smoothes the bumps somewhat. The roads I have returned to are not too bad because I know where the bumps are and plan ahead to avoid them.

I managed 32 miles this morning and my weekly total is 82 miles. My goal is to return to 100 per week and 400 per month. By riding every other day 300 a month will be no problem. 400 will be a challenge.