Mark Codispoti 50+1 Trikkathon Swings Through NC

Who is this guy?

Photo Credit: Mark Codispoti



Imagine the will and stamina it might take for you to ride your Trikke 26+ miles in one day. Now, imagine the will and stamina it would take for you to do that 8 days in a row! Well that’s exactly what Washington State trikker Mark Codispoti is doing as he brings his 50 States+ DC/ 51 Trikkathon Tour to the East coast. Like many, Mark sees his trikke as a commitment to health, and with the tragic loss of a loved one, he considers this journey as one way to show dedication to them both. This past April and June, he completed 13 trikkathons and rode 100 miles in the 4th Annual Century Ride. His remarkable journey is documented on his site.

Now, he is swinging through our area and we at Capital Trikke are proud to host his NC trikke stop. Mark will be riding the American Tobacco Trail in Durham on Saturday August 8 beginning at 10 am. This will be a double out and back, with the second 13 miles beginning at around 11:30. All are welcome to come out, ride your own distance, and cheer Mark on. Click here for trail info or join the Capital Trikke meetup at www.meetup.com/CapitalTrikke for all rsvp and updates on this and other rides.


You can reach Mark on Trikke Talk by looking for "MC Trikkebratte"

Trikking in Norway?

Been thinking about all the places I would like to trikke, so I scanned Youtube and came across this one. Never thought of trikking in Norway, but if it looks as slick and as scary as this guys ride...I think I'll pass. Maybe during the warmer days there might be other obstacles like sheep to get past?

Capital Trikke News!

Our friends up in WVa- Roy and Angela of Rock and Roll Fitness- had a great write up in the highly esteemed Washington Post. Congrats to them! The article can be found here.

Discovered a great blog entry from a Trikke Newbie who has found Trikke love is a powerful thing. Randy Boyd of So Cal writes about the Trikke as the "Joyride of the 21st Century" Fabulous article and even cooler pics. Go Randy!

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Silver Comet Trail Video

On June 22, 2009 we traveled to Atlanta to participate in our first annual Capital Trikke Remembrance Ride. It was a wonderful, blistering time! Our video on youtube tells a piece of the story!

Join Us For a Day of Trikking in Ga!

Capital Trikke is looking forward to heading to Ga for our First Annual Remembrance Ride . For details on why we have created this ride, click our site. For details on the day, see below. Hope you can join us. RSVP through our Facebook or Meetup page or contact us at rides@capitaltrikke.com

1^st Annual Capital Trikke Remembrance Ride

Silver Comet Trail

June 20, 2009

9 am – 5pm

We will meet at the Silver Comet Depot at 4342 Floyd Rd. Mableton Ga.

Everyone will leave their cars here and begin the ride. Everyone must start in groups with general plans as to how far they will be riding.

Shorter distance riders can go up to Carter (8.8 miles round trip) or Florence (15 miles round trip.) Upon returning to the ride start, everybody will get in their cars and head up to Coots Lake to meet up with longer distance riders and enjoy the rest of the day. (longer distance riders can make arrangement for cars to brought up or get a ride back at the end of the day)

The second meeting point will be Coot’s Lake Beach approx 30 miles up the trail. We should all be together around 1pm for lunch.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Mableton+&1s=GA&1a=4342+Floyd+Rd&2c=Rockmart+&2s=GA&2a=Coots+Lake+Rd+And+Hwy+278

(see specific directions from ride start to Coot’s below)

It’s $5.00 per person admission for Coot’s Lake Beach

.We will have a full cook out picnic and fun time at Coot’s. We will have basic cook out food for everyone (dogs, burgers, chips, sodas etc), but feel free to bring any items specific to your diet. There is a lake/beach for anyone who wants to enjoy water activities. We will bring some game stuff, footballs etc. Be sure to throw some fun stuff in your car!

Those who want to continue to ride and explore can ride to other trailheads from Coot’s while everyone continues to play! One suggestion to complete a 50+ mile ride is to Trikke back down the trail from Coots to Rambo and back to Coot’s. That’s 21 miles round trip, but there are many mile opportunities. See trail breakdown below.

We will have one last casual group ride in the afternoon (around 3pm) with everyone Trikking through the scenic trail to Rockmart and back 7.4 miles round trip. This should be a very fun ride!

Upon finishing the group ride, everyone leaves from Coot’s Lake

TRAIL INFO

1. FFloyd Rd Mile 0.0 1^st Annual Capital Trikke Remembrance Ride Begins at Silver Comet Depot

4342 Floyd Rd Mableton Ga 30126

Parking, Bike Shop for any last minute riding supplies, convenience store

http://silvercometdepot.com/

http://wikimapia.org/#lat=33.846922&lon=-84.586315&z=17&l=0&m=h&v=2

2. Carter Rd 4.4 /8.8 miles round trip

Just Parking—no restrooms!

http://wikimapia.org/#lat=33.857827&lon=-84.657276&z=17&l=0&m=h&v=2&show=/6896889/Silver-Comet-Trail-Carter-Rd-Trailhead-Wildhorse-Creek-Trail

3. Florence Rd 7.6 /15.2 miles RT

Restrooms,

Convenience store and restaurant 2 blocks from trail

http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=33.8694&lon=-84.70077&z=17&l=0&m=h&v=2

This is a bike riders view of the ride from Florence Rd to Coots. Includes elevations etc.:

http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/powder-springs/289019588

4. Hiram 10.5 / 21 miles RT

Restrooms, Fast food 5 blocks form trail

5. Paulding Chamber/Dallas 15.2 30.4 miles RT

Restrooms, Restaurant 3 blocks from trail

6. Tara Drummond 16.0 32 miles RT

Restroom

7. Rambo 18.00 36 miles RT

Restroom

8. Coots Lake Beach 29.3 58.6 miles RT

Restroom, Beach, Convenience store 1 block from trail

http://wikimapia.org/#lat=33.976971&lon=-85.00415&z=16&l=0&m=h&v=2

The love of trikking!

Sunday May 31, we went out for a leisure Trikke ride. It was great! Often we get a little too consumed with business, lessons, speed, technique and all... After a very hectic week and weekend we found ourselves just wanting to stop and smell the roses. Yet another beauty of the Trikke....the meditative and smooth carve that is just relaxing and FUN! By the way..the trail we are on is the location for this weeks free group ride. Come out and join us!