What do the Beach Boys and Trikking have in common? Well if you've ever taken a lesson with one of the trainers at Capital Trikke, or seen us try to teach the riding motion of the Trikke, you know that we use the chorus of the song "Good Vibrations" to demonstrate the importance of rhythm in Trikke riding. Rhythm is king on a Trikke! Not all of us are musically inclined but we all listen to music and enjoy it. I learned how to ride listening to music so to this day my style is fluid and rhythmic. Rarely do I ride without music playing and I purposely set up playlists for my riding moods because what I hear has an effect on how I ride the Trikke.
We typically begin our Level 1 lessons with 3 rules of thumb:
1. Know your Terrain: Paying attention to the approaching incline or curve in the road is exciting once you have your asanas in your "tool kit." Asanas are Trikke techniques, which we teach during level 2 and 3 lessons. Once you get them down you'll then be able to choose which asana technique will be the best choice for what's coming up in your ride.
2. Rhythm is king. Keep it steady. Keep it consistent. Keep your form. A faster rhythm creates speed BUT this does not mean that you are breaking the smoothness and basic rhythm you have. Think of it this way, a beat is still a beat even if it slower or faster. What you want is to develop a riding rhythm that even if you speed it up, your form "stays" the same. You don't start jerking or breaking down your form--you just take your core form and speed that up as your physical conditioning and riding ability allows you to!
3. Protect your momentum- remember that at all times, the Trikke is moving forward. Your body must learn to develop a rhythm that captures the moment of attack when the Trikke gains the most forward momentum by your body movement. If your body moves forward when the Trikke is naturally on the forward arch you gain momentum and speed and the ride becomes so much easier! Don't break your momentum by moving backwards or shifting weight in the opposite direction. Get attuned to the motion and harness that forward momentum!
If you have questions about getting the most out of your Trikke technique, check out our site at www.CapitalTrikke.com. Send us email questions, or come have a lesson with us. We'll help you get the most out your trikke to help you reach your fitness goals.
The above footage was shot this past weekend at Chapel Hill's Meadowmont Trail. This trail is detailed in our local rides section of the blog. It has some challenging inclines for the avg rider but is a great place to practice building endurance and hill climbing skill/technique. It's very important to recognize that hill climbing is part conditioning and part technique. One doesn't work without the other. We all "Trikke Hiked" a bit around the trails, because the important thing to me about riding a Trikke is getting the most out of your ride and having fun. Sometimes this means knowing when you've given it all you can and its time to "pull over" and enjoy a chat with your fellow trikkers! I personally have no desire to crawl home and not be able to ride the next day because I was determined to make it up a hill 5 times--unless making it up that hill 5 times can be done without injury. If you understand the technique in your head, and then condition your body to recreate it, you'll be just fine and you'll find your limits. It'll be up to you whether you push beyond them or not!
We have lots of events coming up. Fitness rides, workouts, and great road trips. Keep connected to the blog and you'll be right there with us. Stay tuned.
There are hundreds of workout programs, fitness machines, and so called intensive diets--all designed to get you into shape. Truth is the majority of them do work, but certainly a huge reason they fail is due to a lack of long term interest and commitment-- you become initially excited by the process and then lose interest before results occur. What would hold your interest? What would make you committed to a process of changing your physical self through physical activity? For one it has to be something that intrigues you and is challenging. Second, it has to not seem like you're doing it simply for the physical change. Few respond to the "work" of working out. That brings us to an important catalyst for long term commitment to altering your physical self--fun!
Riding a Trikke is all of these. It's intriguing--"how do I make it go?" It's challenging- "how do I keep it going and how long can I ride this time?" It's a workout without feeling like work-"No one is telling me to do this and that..this is my ride." It's fun--"What..how long was I riding? Whoo hooooo!"
But you've got to get one- you've got to get on it- and you've got to move it. Guaranteed you'll like to move it! In fact you'll love it. We at Capital Trikke are dedicated to fitness through Trikke riding. We are launching our summer "Get on a Trikke and Get Fit" initiative here on this blog and through our communities. Look for us. Come back to this blog often. Subscribe to the blog to have new workout posts sent to your email box. Workouts, riding tips, and fitness announcements will be made throughout the spring and hit hard throughout the summer. Whatever you have to do, make sure you watch us in the next months. We're going to get you moving!
I'm posting this on April 2 so you know it's no joke! Do you want to get in the best shape of your life, lose weight, tone up, and most incredibly have fun doing it? Everybody that has had a New Years fitness resolution should take note. New Years is typically the coldest and dreariest time of the year. Its really hard to shine positively when the sun isn't shining with you! But spring is arriving slowly but surely and now is the time to Get on a Trikke and Get Fit! Over the next weeks and months, Capital Trikke will be guiding you through ideas, workouts, and support to help you get in the best shape of your life! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and on our site at http://www.CapitalTrikke.com. We'll be having our regular local and regional rides, but in addition we'll be using our training experience to assist you in creating a Trikke riding mentality designed to get you stronger, technically sharper, and of course-super toned and fit! If you have questions about your Trikke, contact us at rides@capitaltrikke.com or post them to Facebook . Don't have a Trikke? We are authorized Trikke sales. Go to our site and find the best one for you and place your secure order. Ready? Let's Go!
Capital Trikke and the Cap City Trikkers will be venturing north this weekend for a 2 day fun trikke at Va Beach. On Saturday March 21, we will be trikking the beach boardwalk at 2 pm. We've set aside time afterwards for a group dinner. Then, on Sunday at 1 we will be doing some loop work on Mt Trashmore. Connect with us on facebook to get more details and to rsvp!
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Yesterday was wonderful...
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Even though I have been busy in other pursuits, I had to Trikke yesterday.
It was beautiful outside. Sunny and in the 60's at the end of November! I
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Click here for all posts on local rides. We’re constantly exploring our area and working on building a listing of area rides. With your help this can be a great resource for your fellow Trikkers! If you know of a ride in your neighborhood or business area, use the ride level guidelines above and let us know! Include as much direction and distance info as possible. We’ll go out--ride it and post it!
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