Rollin' through life on a recumbent, tandem, sociable, tricycle: it's healthy, it's eco-friendly, but most of all it's FUN!

 

Riding the trike on the Gilligan’s Island ride from White Rock Lake to the FOE. Ginger & the Professor are in front of us!

Riding the trike on the Gilligan’s Island ride from White Rock Lake to the FOE. Ginger & the Professor are in front of us!

Trike sitting under Molecule sculpture in Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Trike sitting under Molecule sculpture in Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

In Rockwell, Iowa, watching Ragrai riders descend on the town. Many were asking for bloody marys being served at the country club we were standing in front of.

In Rockwell, Iowa, watching Ragrai riders descend on the town. Many were asking for bloody marys being served at the country club we were standing in front of.

Panorama: stopping at Team Stop Alot camp to unload the tandem & Ragbrai riders for their ride

Panorama: stopping at Team Stop Alot camp to unload the tandem & Ragbrai riders for their ride

Taking a ride on the trike to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Taking a ride on the trike to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

10 Tips for Re-energizing Your Day, Every Day

Research studies show that our bodies operate by 90 minute rhythms during the day. When we’re awake, we move from higher to lower alertness every 90 minutes.

And here’s the thing: our bodies clearly signal that rhythm, in the form of restlessness, hunger, drowsiness and loss of focus. Generally we either ignore or override those signals, because we have a lot to do and many ways to artificially pump up our energy with various supplements. The problem is that after working at high intensity for more than 90 minutes, our brains begin to shut down. We become more reactive and less capable of thinking clearly and reflectively, or seeing the big picture.

Did you know the trike is expandable by adding additional bench seats? Reminds me of a caterpillar!

Did you know the trike is expandable by adding additional bench seats? Reminds me of a caterpillar!

Green toes on a bridge, taking a short water break. It’s great that you can relax and put your feet up when taking a break on the trike!

Green toes on a bridge, taking a short water break. It’s great that you can relax and put your feet up when taking a break on the trike!