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You know, I have never heard of that technique! And yes, let's just keep it simple! Thanks for watching and commenting! Blessings, G.G.

Thanks, Joanne! I used to just let Gary do all those things, and as we grow older, I want to be able to have those things in my own, life's skill set. Appreciate you watching and taking time to comment. Hope all is well with you! --Blessings, GG

That sounds awesome! Maybe we'll see you guys out there one day.... Have a blast!--Congrats!--GG

What do you ride now?

@@TrikeTalkin I have a cheep kent trike 20 inch .

You can do this! Just experiment and see what set ups and gear you like the best. As you can see, it is always a "work in progress"....GG

GREAT info and wisdom....thanks for sharing how these strategies worked for you. Each scenario is different and all we can do is rely on our training, mix in some intuition for the particular circumstance, and hope all works out. Safety strategies are like a tool box...have an assortment of tools and use the ones that may work best for each job. Loved your stories!--Blessings, G.G.

You are so right. We were thrilled found something that worked so well, and we did not need to build something or modify anything. Sometimes in life, things just work, and we are so grateful when that happens. All of the rural roads out here where we live are dirt, and that is one of the mail reasons we went for the Fat Tads. Happy Triking! -GG

@@TrikeTalkin I used to have an ICE Full Fat, which was a blast to ride! You made a great choice with your Fat Tads!

Ours are from Utah Trikes. They did a great job for us. Are you in a rural area, or one with dirt roads? These or something like another fat tad would be a great fit for that. Blessings, GG

That's really sad that you have a rail trail, but do not have good access to it. We are looking at riding the Mickelson Rail Trail in the Black Hills soon...it is well maintained and I have never seen any ATVs on it. Don't think they allow anything motorized, except for e-bikes/trikes which are allowed on it...of course pedestrians, etc are as well...and possibly horses. They have volunteers on bikes called the "Trail Patrol" that monitor such things as well as safety issues or if anyone is in distress. Love that. Very well organized and run. --GG

We hope you get to make that trip some day!--G.G.

So true...a good way to think about this! Thanks for watching, and Happy Triking!--GG

They have just decimated the few yard plants we had this year, and it's a challenge to walk on our driveway or paths to get to the car! My son just stopped by, and after some time, I noticed a big one just sitting on his shoulder...he hitchhiked inside the house. Do you know where we could rent some chickens? (Just kidding, LOL)--GG

Really?! You guys are so talented. It sounds really fun and interesting. Thanks for responding and sharing this info!--Happy Triking!

TOTALLY could have happened...especially while I was talking (or screaming, LOL) Thanks for watching! Have a good one! -GG

Cherry Creek Trail! Some really pretty areas, and some areas of the Cherry Creek trail are more out in the wide open spaces without trees. It's a really long trail, and runs from south of Parker, CO all the way up to downtown Denver. Check it out online! Let us know when you are going to be in Colorado. 😎 🌄 Happy Trails!--GG

Late September or early October. When are the best Fall colors? Don and Ruth Ann, Mississippi

Hi, Don & Ruth Ann! Great timing for your trip! Depends where in Colorado you will be visiting. Northern Colorado, the Front Range Foothills, the Western Slope, the High Mountains, and the Southern Mountain ranges all vary slightly, but generally Mid to late Sept. and some areas into early October. There are many websites that will give you maps for the best times to see the leaves change depending on the geographical area, if you can do an internet search. You probably know, our weather can change here quickly, so build in extra time for that if you can. --GG

Our daughter likes in Aurora but we like to come down to the Colorado Springs area as well.

You are correct! If it is a really windy day, as we have often here in this area of the Rocky Mountains, we may change the position of the shoulder mic. It has not happened often, but if the wind begins to interfere with our radio transmissions, then we reposition as necessary on our trike, or even to our clothing in the neck area somewhere. This works fine for us. Good point!--GG

Thank you! Have a great 4th!--Blessings, GG

Thanks, ST! Have a wonderful 4th!--GG

Thanks, Joanne! So appreciate that...Have a wonderful 4th! --GG

Thanks, BJ and Jo! Have a wonderful 4th!--GG

That's hilarious! Love it. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment! Have a great 4th!--Blessings, GG

Yes...for those that just want a simple, sturdy and reliable radio, these have stood the test of time, trails, and tumbles🥴. Blessings, GG

I keep returning between procedures this year! You know, 90% of life is just "keep showing up"! Possibly one more, and that should be it, I HOPE & PRAY! 🙄 Sure makes me appreciate the rides a little more! Happy triking! Blessings-GG

YES. On the day we went, we checked the info on the website to verify AND we called. They allowed ebikes and etrikes. Gary and I used as little e-assist as possible, but a little boost now and then came in handy on some of the inclines. No Karen's that day....grateful about that. In fact, had a few cyclists (2 wheeled) that commented to us that they wished they had a bit of e-assist that day! BJ and Jo on Out and About on the Recumbents live in Co. Springs, and they have a couple of vids from those rides. Jo has an e-assist and BJ did not (at that time). Hope you can make it some time. Just check before you go in case some of their ride rules change. Hopefully not. Blessings, GG

@@TrikeTalkin Thanks, I've done the loop road with e-bikes before and I'm certainly glad I had it. I've lived in the area for about a year and I'm not sure I could manage without the assist. So, I was wondering about the no motor vehicles day if that would remain true.

I think I even printed up the Motorless Mornings page/paragraph where they had a sentence specifically giving permission for e-assist bikes and had it with me on the ride in case someone approached us about that! They just did not allow cars/trucks etc. during the "Motorless Mornings" hours. People were out there skating, riding skateboards, riding those one wheel devices, etc. Just no cars/truck traffic. One never knows these days, because regulations on trails have become quite varied. Gary & I got on a multi-use trail in Denver we had not ridden before, and were told by a cyclist passing by that we were not allowed on that trail. We returned to the trail head, and there it was, in the tiny print. Also, I think some people misunderstand what "No motorized vehicles allowed" means. Many times, that applies to motorized scooters, etc. and not to bikes/trikes. It can be frustrating and does require a fair amount of research before going, at least here in Colorado. Trike ON! -GG

Let me know how your ride was! G.G.

Hi Again! I am prepping for another surgery next week, so I apologize in the delay responding. Thanks for the heads' up! I was not aware of this ride, so I am going to look it up now! Thanks! G.G.

@@TrikeTalkin good luck with your surgery! Will pray for a positive outcome.

Hi, Joanne! We have only ridden down in the Springs once, so I cannot speak to the trail system...however, if you reach out to BJ and Jo on @OutandAboutOnTheRecumbents, they live in Colorado Springs and do not have a car. They go EVERYWHERE on their recumbents. They would love to share where the great trails are in that area, I am certain. Tell them Grizzly Granny referred you to them, LOL! There is also a recumbent trike dealer in the Springs called, "Angletech". Their website is www.CycleDifferent.com, and may have some great trail advice as well. Have a blast on your trip. Is is a gorgeous area to visit. Check our my Dillon Reservoir video as well. You may want to check out that area as well. Blessings and Be Safe Out There-G.G.

@@TrikeTalkin thanks for the info. Someone in Texas recommended Angletech also. I have reached out to BJ via UA-cam & we plan to ride together. I will look at your Dillon Reservoir video for sure.

Yes! 8 Foot. Room for our trikes and lots more. Happy Trails-G.G.

Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, since we live in rural Colorado we opted for the larger trikes (Utah Tike SunSeeker CSX Fat Tads) with the suspension, and fat tires so we can "off road" and also ride in snow. That does require a larger vehicle to stow 2 of these out of sight and out of weather. However, our small trailer works great as well, if we are not going to leave the trikes unattended, and if we are parking to ride at a trailhead that has the longer parking spaces. We always have a tarp and tie down straps handy in our unpredictable weather, and that system works great in rain or winter weather here as well... There are other light weight and even folding trike options for those who do not want or need off-roading capabilities, and have smaller vehicles to transport their trikes. Happy Triking!-G.G.

So far we're agile enough to step on a bar, but for those who cannot, great idea! Did you put some type of non-skid tape on the plywood for friction? With out back issues, that would make the ramp too heavy to manage...but great idea!--Happy Triking! -GG

@@TrikeTalkinyes we did add some non-skid tape; our ramp is aluminum, and folds 25.50.25%

Link is in the description.--Blessings and Happy Triking! GG

Link is in the description...I am going on 73 and I can wrangle it just fine...so I am thinking you could as well!--Thanks for watching and commenting! Blessings and Happy Trails--GG

Good morning, and thank-you! It's amazing how we miss riding those trikes when we are unable due to weather or other. We were out on this past Wed. on country roads, some really rutted and wash boarded ones. We did not take the camera that day, and I wish we would have! It was a 4x4 off road experience on a 3 wheeler! The fat tires and the full suspension really are a must for these types of roads. I just found our I have to have a mass on my right ovary removed the week after Mother's day...but I am trusting the LORD that I will be back out there riding soon. Doc said 3-6 weeks... I am working on those abs over the next few weeks so they are in shape (as much as possible) to get back on my trike quickly. I have a couple vids ready to go while that is going on. I do want to thank you for watching and wishing you Happy Trails and Be Safe Out There!--GG

@@TrikeTalkin 🙏🙏🙏

YOU are an inspiration to me! I love that you are out riding on both! They are a blast, aren't they? That's a perfect word to describe it. And yes, life IS good! Where is your favorite place to ride? --GG

I have two favourite ride areas here in Colorado Springs. One is the paved Cottonwood Creek rec path that goes from Powers Boulevard Southwest to Nevada avenue. It passes through Cottonwood Park which is a joy to ride circles in and just gape at the surrounding scenery. 2nd is the frontage road area that is north of woodman road going East from marksheffel to the town of falcon. There is a lot of small acreage homes north of the frontage road. Very little traffic in this area where you can ride quietly for miles.

Sounds like some great areas to ride! We did not make it down to Motorless Mornings at GoGs Getting ready for another surgery--trying to stay healthy, so did not want to ride when it was that chilly. 😥 --Blessings for a great day!

@@TrikeTalkin I mised the garden of the gods ride also. Will have to catch it next time., Be well. 🙏

They are a pleasure to ride in so many ways! Thank you for watching and for your comment! Where do you like to ride in Norway? Blessings, GG

Hi! In my opinion, the inclines on the loop would be really tough on a recumbent without e-assist. We encountered riders on 2 wheeled bikes (no e-assist) struggling to get up a couple of the inclines. On a recumbent trike without e-assist, I suspect the inclines might be a challenge for sure. Gary and I both used low to moderate e-assist with appropriate gearing on the inclines only. Hope this helps! If you decide to go, look for us and say hello! Blessings & Happy Trails-GG

It is a beautiful place! Hopefully, one day...you will find a really special area to ride in. We also have those narrow, bumpy trails of course, but at our age, we like to avoid those. Thank you for watching...wishing you Happy Trails, and Be Safe Out There. --Blessings, GG

So true! How is the riding weather there right now?

Hello! Great question with these bigger recumbents. In the summer, we usually transport them in the back of our truck with a camper topper. We purchased a 3 part, hinged, folding metal frame ramp from Harbor Freight. Lifesaver. We roll one trike up first, scoot it over a bit, and then roll the second on up the opposite direction. Secure the ends near the truck gate with a tie-down strap, fold the triple ramp up and it just slides up in between the trikes' wheels and fits perfectly. It is a piece of cake, even for us, and takes about 5 minutes total! We place a kids' styrofoam boogie board at the end between the trikes and the gate so there is no rubbing. Our truck in not 4 wheel drive, so in the winter, we may drive my Jeep and small trailer with the trikes on that positioned the same way. Opposite directions and with a tie down strap to secure. Use the same ramp. Much less work that when we had two wheel ebikes, and loaded them on a traditional bike rack, by the way. If my Jeep Unlimited was a scosh longer, I could fit my trike in there, but it is a tad too short inside for these large fat tad CSXs. Thanks for watching, and keep on triking! Blessings, GG

I am so very THANKFUL for your comments and for sharing this difficult journey. Your wife is a strong, vigilant woman. Our gut instincts are usually right, and we need to pay attention to them. It took a lot of guts and perseverance for her to keep on advocating for herself throughout all those docs brushing off her very valid (and correct) concerns. I am sure you two have shared her story many times and indeed, saved many other lives in the process. Her story also proves that each trial can be overcome and there can be years to celebrate live with those we cherish. We do need to keep records of tests, and be our own health "general contractor" or advocate when it comes to these things. Do you two ride? It sure brings Gary and I joy to get out there and absorb some sunshine and breathe some fresh air during our days. I am so glad you responded, and have blessed Gary and I tremendously! Blessings, GG

@@TrikeTalkinThank you, too. I'm sure you and your husband, and my wife and me, are not the only ones who have crazy medical stories to tell. It's a miracle human bodies live as long as they do, with all those weird parts all working together to try to get everything right all the time. --- We are waiting to get my wife a trike until we pay off some debt in a few more months, and until she and her doc decided whether she needs a procedure, this time to try to eliminate the A-fib in her heart. She is understandably afraid of another invasive surgery, given her past. Bless you guys, too. Life on this planet certainly isn't easy for any of us, is it?🙂

Sounds like you have a good plan in place. My AF was much more of an issue after my heart attack, but I think between the CPAP they prescribed (my sleep apnea, made my arrythmias worse) and my regular trike riding, the AF and other arrythmias have settled down significantly. Keep me posted! Gary found his trike on FB marketplace at about half what mine cost, and it is nearly identical, which was really fun. I hope you guys have a recumbent trike business where you live, and she (and you) could test drive some different styles to see what works best for her body, and then look around for preowned. The tadpole style we ride is VERLY stable, and easy to get in and out of. She will LOVE it. --GG

@@TrikeTalkinWe'll have to just be sure to not let it slip out, while we're in a bike shop, that we're there to test ride as many as possible and then go home and search for a pre-owned one of our favorite! That might be bad if we ever needed a bike mechanic at that same place! I think we'll probably buy new because when you think about it, if you have to drive, say, 500 miles to see a used trike, you've spent money on gas, food, and lodging anyway. I ride a Gekko tadpole but I think I'd like to sell it and buy a fat tire tad either Sun or Trident with a motor. I test rode a trident fat tad and wish now I had bought it......cushy wonderfully smooth ride. Well, we'll stay in touch. Seems as if you have a pretty good handle on your health issues, but I know it's not easy. Just have fun out there and our best to you and Gary always.🙂

Love the suspension/cush. Our Fat Tad CSX is like a cross between a Jeep and a Cadillac (back in the day). I don't think I could ride without the suspension these days!

I am so happy for you guys! We really have Spring fever here, and want to ride more often. And, I am so glad you got the Arcshell radios! It takes awhile to work them into your riding routine, but they sure come in handy. We are looking at about a foot and a half of snow out here from a storm yesterday, so it may take some sunny days to get that melted down to a reasonable depth to ride in. Thanks for taking your time to watch. You and your son Keep on Triking! Blessings, GG

I hear you! I am so sorry about your back pain. People who do not have any back issues really can't relate. Did you see my first video about my story and how I came to ride a recumbent trike? Back injury. Severe. I still cannot sit upright after a year and a half, but I can ride my recumbent trike all day without a problem. Taking the pressure off my spine has allowed me to do that, and still get great exercise and a whole lot of enjoyment along the way. I encourage you to check out recumbents soon, even while you are still on 2 wheels. All the best...thank you for taking time to watch. Keep on keeping on! I like to say, "Motion is Lotion"! Blessings, GG

Make sure if you do look at trikes make certain to look at full suspension models! Way more comfortable ride

I am so glad you found the channel! I cannot wait to hear about your trike, and how it works for your particular health needs. Let me know if you can! My husband has been a cyclist (2 wheels) his entire life, and decided to get one like mine and try it. He LOVES it. I hope you love it as much as I (we) do! May God bless you as well, and Happy Triking!-GG

I ride recumbent unbent and they are brilliant.you won't be sorry to get one. Just lay back and smell the roses..!😊

@@TrikeTalkin I live 45 min from there, but was confused and wondering..Thanks for the info.have a great day

@@jonglaser4468 Hi, Jon! I thought you were referring to another trail! It was our first time there, so we called ahead to find out where to ride. There was staff members/volunteers there to guide everyone, as it was so busy. I included a link so you can get some info on the next "Motorless Morning" which they tell us will be sometime this Spring. We ride the main roadway, but they had other trails to access the roadway. We just followed their directions. We don't know much else about Garden of the Gods other pedestrian trails, as we have never been on them. Maybe we will see you there this Spring? Happy Triking!-GG

It really is a gorgeous place. I am looking forward to their Spring Motorless Morning this year! Hopefully the Colorado weather cooperates.....Thank you for taking time to watch, and Happy Triking to you as well!--GG

My father had an unexpected stroke in his 50s. Took his speech, and he had to learn to talk, write, do math all over again...it took many years and it was so difficult. In my career as a nurse (now sort of "retired") I also worked with many stroke victims. So frustrating to be in that situation...no one really can understand unless they have been there, right? You sound like a fighter...my Papa was as well, and that is why he made it back as far as he did. I saw one of your videos and I will check the one you included above! Thanks for taking the time to watch....and keep up the good work. Happy Trails...and Be Safe Out There! -Blessings, GG