As a older rider (over 65) I would like to borrow a cup or two of knowledge.
As a owner of a new tadpole trike recumbent I am looking for easier rides to help me loose weight. As of today the hills that I can do under my own power is no more than a rolling hill ( a 3 by club rating) and shorter rides between 5 and 12 miles.
My question is there any grouping of the rides by level and distance ( all 1 together all 2 together ... ) so when someone like me is looking has restarted riding they can work there way back up to the higher levels and distances?
Also does anyone use radar to warn of on coming traffic? What one has the best useful features? Is there one that also has turn signals?
Has anyone used a guardian angel rechargeable bike light? I was thinking for a trike rider like me that it would be a good idea to mount a light on a post at the average height for most vehicles windshields.
Also there are many different types of flags and spinners for being seen. What have you found to be the best for being seen road riding? Or is there something better to be seen than a flag/spinner.
I am looking forward to going on club rides in the future but first I have to get where I can maintain 10 to 12 mph before I can go on club rides since right now I am only able to do 5 to 7 mph currently. Maybe in the near future I will be up to speed. So far since I got my trike I have done roughly 60 miles so far on my 500 mile goal which I hope to blow through before the end of the riding season.
