We saw this article in the Steven's Point (Wisconsim) Journal that was written by Chris Jones For Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com. We rode recumbents for years and rode my first 11 RAGBRAIs on a recumbent before folks knew what a recumbent was.
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Many people can remember the first time they road a bike, but they
also can remember the first time they got off their bike because they
couldn’t possibly ride any farther. The solution for discomfort on
regular bikes has emerged as recumbent biking.In
Stevens Point, recumbent bikes are a familiar sight, whether it be a
two-wheel bike or three-wheel trike. The need for such a bike is to get
off of a small seat cushion and instead lying back in a seat, making a
long or short ride much more comfortable and enjoyable. It often leads
to longer rides and a healthier lifestyle.
Rolf
Garthus, owner of the Hostel Shoppe in Plover, the nation’s largest
recumbent bike and trike carrier, has noticed a huge increase in
recumbent sales during the last 10 years. He is an expert in all things
bikes and specializes in recumbent bikes.
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Garthus
started riding a recumbent bike almost 30 years ago mostly to relieve
pain in his neck and back. He said since he made the switch from a
normal bike to a recumbent bike, it has opened new doors.
Back
in my late 30s, I had given up 100-mile days,” he said. “I was down to
going out and riding about 25 to 30 miles really hard, getting off the
bike and just hurting.”
Since
switching to a recumbent bike, Garthus is back to going on 100-mile
rides. He even made a trip from Stevens Point to Minnesota on a
recumbent bike.
What kind of equipment do you need?
“A
helmet’s a really good idea, just like it is on an upright (bike),”
Garthus said. “You can ride recumbents in street clothes.”
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