Bikes and motorcycles of various kinds and sizes were the rage last summer when gas prices went through the roof.  Will they be again this year as weather warms up, or are we back to the old routines of transportation?  Will bikes be in our foreseeable future because of economic considerations?  Can we get by without cars?

            Allow me to make a recommendation that may be better than a bike for you.  Consider the adult sized tricycle.  No kidding.  Don’t laugh.  A trike has a lot going for it, especially if you’re unable to ride a bike for any reason at all.  I never could ride one, so an adult trike works great for me.  If you’re someone who doesn’t have the sense of balance you used to have, you’ve put on extra weight over the years, or have some sort of medical limitations, or you’re afraid a bike isn’t safe for you to ride for any reason, get a trike.

            A trike is a low cost, alternative means of transportation just about anyone can use.  A basket behind the seat can carry groceries or other items.  Because a trike is stable, you could pull a small trailer for a child or camping supplies. A trike can go almost anywhere a bike can go, making it useful for remote locations.  What if you wanted to avoid heavily trafficked roads or get around roadblocks?  If there’s an electromagnetic pulse in the not too distant future, it’s likely cars won’t be going anywhere, but you’ll still be able to travel on a trike.  That makes a trike a great means of survival transportation.

            A trike lets you go on short errands nearby and leave the car at home.  Imagine getting trikes for the whole family and going on little excursions such as to the park for a picnic.  The comfort of a trike ride will enable you to go farther than you might think.  Of course, an obvious benefit is the exercise you get, in addition to the fun.

            It may surprise you, as it did me, but Amazon.com has adult trikes.  One in particular is the Schwinn Meridian trike.  Its features include:

*   Single-speed, 3-wheeled bike with lightweight aluminum step-through frame

*   Rear hand brake and front linear pull brake for reliable, sure stopping

*   Alloy rims with stainless-steel spokes and smooth-riding tires

*   Comfortable padded spring cruiser saddle; upright handlebars

*   Folding rear basket is perfect for picnics or storing groceries

The Schwinn Meridian also has a low step-through frame, an upright handlebar,

padded cruiser saddle, and front and rear brakes.

Perhaps you had a Schwinn bike when you were growing up.  The Schwinn name has been trusted since 1895, and they’re still innovative in the bicycle industry today.

            The Schwinn Meridian is at a great price for all you get.  To order yours, click on the picture of the trike below, and you’ll be taken to the page featuring the Schwinn Meridian at Amazon.com.  Be aware that you may have to do some assembly when your trike arrives.  Order today and enjoy the simplicity and fun of a bike with the third wheel.