02-08-2010
TerraTrike To Host 1st Ever Dealer Day
Dealers will arrive on Wednesday February 10th and be treated to a catered Dinner. Thursday will showcase the factory, showroom and offices as well as a presentation of new products, Town Hall type Q&A and product demonstrations and test rides.
TerraTrike even footed the bill for airfare and hotel accomodations for all of their top 10 dealers!
This should be a great experience and a super kickoff to the selling season.
01-20-2010
TerraTrike Shirts To Help Haiti
100% of the profits from the sale of the “Reclined Relief” shirt will go to the American Red Cross Haiti relief efforts. “I know some may think we are trying to jump on the bandwagon, but I don’t care.” Says Marketing Director Jeff Yonker. “Everyone here at TerraTrike are devastated by what’s happened in Haiti and want to help any way we can. We thought this was a great way for the recumbent community to show their support also. We didn’t put our logo on the shirt in hopes that ALL recumbent riders will purchase a shirt regardless of the brand they own.” The shirt sells for $14.00 and can be found by clicking here.
01-18-2010
TerraTrike Road Crew Coming To Trike Shoppe
In cooperation with TerraTrike, Trike Shoppe, LLC, www.trikeshoppe.com is having a two day dealer event on Friday, January 22 and Saturday January 23, 2010. Special dealer offered incentives, refreshments and test rides will be available as well as the TerraTrike crew to answer you questions. We will be there on Saturday between 11 and 3:00pm Stop by for this very unique and once a year opportunity to save and test ride the worlds most comfortable trike.
Trike Shoppe is at 3790 Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
01-18-2010
TerraTrike Road Crew Coming To Paradise Bicycles
01-18-2010
TerraTrike Road Crew Coming To Suncoast Bicycles
The TerraTrike road crew will be at Suncoast Bicycles in Inverness Florida on Thursday January 28th for their Dealer Day event showcasing TerraTrike recumbents. Stop by for deals, refreshments and discussions from 1-3pm on Thursday January 28th.
01-15-2010
XMas Tree TerraTrike Featured In Parade
Way to go Belinda!
01-08-2010
January Shirt Of The Month Now Out!
Our January Shirt of the Month is now available. Titled the "No-Car" shirt, it is printed on a 100% pre shunk black cotton Tee. These are limited in quantity, so get em while they last.....and wait to see what next month’s shirt is.
Click here to order
12-23-2009
Holiday Hours
We will also be closing at noon on December 31st and closed on New Years Day.
Happy Holidays!
12-18-2009
TerraTrike ’Elves’ help put together bikes for Grand Rapids Police giveaway
The charitable group, Elves and More sponsors the event and is assisted by the Grand Rapids Police Department.
The bicycles will be distributed early Saturday morning to children in a top secret neighborhood in Grand Rapids.
"When we gives these out to the kids, some of them just can’t believe it. They say ’what’s the deal’ and we say ’you’re getting a bike’ and they say ’for real?’ They just can’t believe it, so it’s great," said Mark Thompson.
The bikes cost about $50 each and the project is funded by private and corporate sponsors.
Elves and More has given away more than 4,000 bikes in the past four years.
Click here to read the whole story and see the video. Look closely and you’ll even see Ben in the background.
12-17-2009
New Photos From 9/11 Tour Ride
Thank you for the photos and your service to this country!
12-15-2009
26" Cruiser & Tour Extension Review on Bentrider
It’s been a very long time since we’ve reviewed TerraTrike’s Tour model and since that’s the trike I received to evaluate this new kit with, I’ll start with a brief recap. The Cruiser and Tour evolved from the original TerraTrikes that came into being way back in 1996. Many many changed and tweaks were made over the year and what we call the “modern” TerraTrike came to be be in 2004 as the TT 3.6. The next year, TerraTrike got rid of the letters and numbers and started using proper names. The TT 3.6 became known as the Tour.
The Cruiser came on a year after the Tour and uses the same frame, seat and handlebars as its more expensive brother. The only difference is components. Both are very competent touring trikes that have very well deserved reputations for reliability and great customer service. They’re also fairly unique in the tadpole trike world because they have adjustable seat angles and fairly low bottom brackets. Their steel frames give a very smooth ride and the handling has always been very user friendly.
The Tour and Cruiser getting a 26” rear wheel option is actually a bit ironic since it the first few TerraTrikes came with a large wheel back in the late 90’s and that idea was originally ditched fairly quickly. Just goes to show there’s nothing new under the sun.
I tested the 26” rear wheel upgrade kit on a shiny new 2009 Tour. (Yes I realize that all of the pics in this review show a Cruiser but did you really want to see pics of a bunch of slush and ice?) It came as a complete trike fully assembled in a giant box. This is one of my favorite things about reviewing TerraTrikes. No assembly and they always work great.
Just like the 20” version of the Tour, the 26 comes with a very nice list of standard equipment. This includes a 27 speed Shimano LX or Tiagra drivetrain, some nice FSA cranks, Velocity wheels and Avid disc brakes. If you go for the Cruiser you get Shimano Altus, Unique disc brakes, lower spec wheels and forged RPM cranks.
Just like when the Zoomer went 26, this kit can be ordered for any new Cruiser or Tour as an upgrade kit. The 26 option is available for $109.95 when ordered on a new trike or for $149.95 as an upgrade kit.
Read the complete article here
12-01-2009
New Shirt of the Month!
Our December Shirt of the Month is now available. Titled the "Grunge" shirt, it is printed on a 100% pre shunk white cotton Tee.These are limited in quantity, so get em while they last.....and wait to see what next month’s shirt is.
Click here to order
11-25-2009
New Winter Accessory Package Available
Package includes:
- Roller Trainer ($164.95)
- 1 Parking Strap ($1.99)
- Computer ($39.99)
- Accessory Mount ($19.95)
- Seat Cushion ($29.95)
- Water Bottle ($4.95)
Click here to learn more
11-25-2009
Gift Certificates Now Available!
Available for any amount over $10.00
Click here to get one.......or two........or.......you get the idea.
11-25-2009
Holiday Hours
We will be back on Friday November 27 from 9-4 pm.
Happy Thanksgiving!
11-19-2009
TerraTrike Featured On KiksMedia.com
"With the depletion of the world’s natural resources and the carbon footprint of billions of people growing each day, ‘going green’ has become the choice for millions of people worldwide.
Transportation is one of the biggest contributors to pollution, and many people are trying to find alternative transportation. Walking, public transportation even riding a bike has become a common site on streets all over the world. however there are drawbacks to each of these methods.
Walking can be time consuming especially if you have a long distance to walk, and public transportation is almost always crowded and there are long wait times between stops.
Riding a bike may be the best alternative however they can be uncomfortable and uphill climbs are tough for some people. Until now, there was nothing to be done about this.
Terra Trikes is a new type of bike that has enthusiasts screaming to know where to get one."
Read the rest of the article here
11-19-2009
TerraTrike Featured on Orthopedic Seat Website
"As an orthopedic patient, I noticed there are many types of seat cushions on the market and some are made for the use of bicycles and recumbant bikes. If you are an avid cyclist, or an orthopedic patient that likes to ride a bike, you may want to consider using the world’s most comfortable bike which is a recumbant bike. For me, I find that recumbant bikes are extremely comfortable and are easy to use. This bike is really cool and even a family member said they thought it was the world’s most comfortable bike."
Read complete story here
11-16-2009
New Limited Edition Zoomer SL Available
Check out the photos here
11-12-2009
Associated Content Reviews The Cruiser
"The TerraTrike Cruiser is a value packed and feature rich tadpole recumbent trike. The ride and handling is predictable and a pure joy. The comfortable seat and riding position will will make you feel as if you could ride all day long.
When you take to the street or local bike path with this trike, you can’t be shy! You will get a lot of looks and shouts from people as you go zipping by. People will want to know what this unique machine is, if it’s fast, if it’s comfortable and how well it climbs hills. The one thing you can always count on while riding a TerraTrike Cruiser is a big smile on your face!"
Read the full article here
11-10-2009
TerraTrike Garage Sale Is Open
Click here
11-04-2009
Holiday Bag and Flag Sale!
We are bringing back our "Bag and Flag" Holiday Sale.From now through December 31st, 2009, any customer who purchases a new TerraTrike either directly from us or from one of our great dealers will receive a free seat bag and safety flag. That’s a $70 value!
All you have to do is send in your warranty card and a receipt showing where you purchased it and we’ll mail it right to you. Customers purchasing directly from TerraTrike will receive their bag and flag in with their trike delivery.
Now is the best time to purchase your trike! Lead times are short and this offer only runs through December 31st, so hurry before it ends.
11-02-2009
TerraTrike Featured In Milwaukee Journal Article
Three times the fun
Trikes give riders a new perspective and a great workout
By Rick Barrett of the Journal Sentinel
It’s called the trike grin: a big, toothy grin that first-time riders get while zipping along on a three-wheel bike.
You lie back in a reclining chair, low to the ground, pedaling with your legs stretched out in front of you.
There’s no strain or soreness in your neck, arms or back. And because you’re on three wheels, you won’t lose your balance and fall off if the road gets a little slippery.The TerraTrike Tour is one of a growing number of three-wheelers for riders wanting an easy-handling machine comfortable enough to stay in the saddle all day.
The TerraTrike, made in Michigan, is suitable for cruising bike paths or heading out on a ride across America.
A few people have done the latter, loading their trikes with camping gear for self-sufficient traveling.
Whatever the distance you ride, these are fun machines. You’re only inches off the ground, and it feels like you are moving fast even when you’re not.
An experienced, fit rider can cruise at 16 to 18 miles per hour - not as fast as an upright road bike but fast enough to keep up with many two-wheeled riders.
When climbing hills, trikes and two-wheeled recumbent bikes are slower than an upright bike. But they keep moving as long as you keep pedaling - and with a trike you can stop in the middle of a hill, have your lunch, and resume your climb without ever getting out of the seat.
A trike also could be a great way to stay fit, and have fun, if you have balance issues.
They’re fast on descents. In a test ride of the Tour, for example, I hit 35 mph coming down a long hill with no cars around me. I could have gone faster, but I lost my nerve on a sweeping turn and applied the powerful disc brakes to get the trike under control.
The Tour’s steering was quick and responsive. After practicing a few minutes, I was doing some fancy maneuvers in a parking lot - weaving between traffic cones, riding in circles and feeling like a kid on a motorized go-cart.
With some effort, I could tip the trike up on two wheels. That was fun, but it was also on the edge of flipping over.
On the road, it was comforting to have two rearview mirrors so that I could keep an eye on cars behind me.
You sit much lower than on a two-wheeled bike, so many trike riders add a flag on an extended rod to increase their visibility in traffic. Some also use a reflective slow-moving-vehicle sign and a red-flashing light to alert car drivers that a trike is on the road at about their bumper height.
It helps to be noticeable on a trike, or an upright bike for that matter, but I quickly discovered that most motorists gave the trike plenty of berth when passing - maybe because they weren’t sure what the heck it was.
On bike paths, the Tour was a dream. It floated along with little effort if you weren’t in a hurry, and you could get in a tough fitness workout by putting the bike in high gear and cranking hard on the pedals.
The best part: There’s no "wedgie pain" from sitting on a slim bicycle seat.
Trikes are more expensive than many two-wheeled bikes, partly because they aren’t produced in mass numbers.
TerraTrike’s least expensive trike, the Path, sells for about $1,000. The Tour sells for about $1,600 and has a few more gears than the Path.
But for many riders, the Path is a very capable trike.
Wheel & Sprocket bike shop in Hales Corners sells TerraTrikes, and NorthShore Cycles in Shorewood sells Catrikes. The Hostel Shoppe in Stevens Point sells TerraTrikes, Catrikes and other three-wheelers.
Article reprinted from Miwaukee Journal Sentinel
11-02-2009
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Review Video
10-26-2009
Grand Rapids Awarded "Bike Friendly City" Status
League officials said they were impressed by the 255 miles of shared-use bicycle paths found in Kent and eastern Ottawa counties during a visit earlier this year. They also liked the 207 miles of Kent County roads with four-foot paved shoulders to accommodate bicyclists.
"Grand Rapids is a standout community in Michigan for its initiative and progress to become more bicycle friendly," said League President Andy Clarke.
Kevin McCurren, president of the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition, said much work remains as the state’s third bicycle-friendly town. Ann Arbor has achieved silver status, while Traverse City also has bronze status.
"We hope to help the people of Grand Rapids appreciate the benefits that bicycle friendliness brings to the city, such as sustainability, a more livable urban environment and better health," he said.
Grand Rapids is one of 15 cities being added to the ranks of bicycle friendly communities this fall.
10-16-2009
Free Custom Colors Still Available
10-08-2009
Top 10 Dealers Announced
They are in order:
- Utah Trikes
- Suncoast Bicycles Plus
- Edina Bike and Sport
- Fairfield Cyclery
- Barr Bike & Fitness
- Hostel Shoppe
- Northwest Recumbent Cycles, Inc.
- Easy Street Recumbents
- Bike America
- Wheel & Sprocket
Congratulations to ALL of our dealers for making 2009 a great year.
09-21-2009
Grand Rapids ArtPrize begins this week
ArtPrize is a radically open competition from September 23 – October 10, 2009 in Grand Rapids Michigan, home of the TerraTrike clubhouse. It is open to any artist in the world who can find space. Open to anybody in Grand Rapids, Michigan who wants to create a venue. Open to a vote from anyone who attends.Click here to learn more
09-16-2009
Online Warranty Registration Now Available.
The form can be accessed here or through the Warranty/Ordering page of our site.
09-04-2009
Trade with TerraTrike Winner FINALLY Announced!
Bill Bates!
First off, we know we kinda dragged our heels on announcing the winner, Sorry. It’s been really busy here and we’re just now coming up for air.
Bill was able to trade us:
* Nutter Butter 24 packs at 16 oz (24 lbs)
* Oreo 48 packs at 1 lb 2 oz (54 lbs)
* Chip Ahoy 48 packs at 15.25 oz (45.75 lbs)
* Corn Nuts 24 packs at 4 oz (6 lbs)
* Planters Trail Mix 24 packs at 6 oz (9 lbs)
* Capri Sun 80 packets at 6 oz (3.75 gallons)
* CrackersRitz 24 packs at 16 oz (24 lbs)
* Cheese Nips 12 packs at 12 oz (9 lbs)
Thats a lot of munchies! It will go to good use supplying the guys and gals here with those mid afternoon cravings. Thanks Bill.
Once again, your trade offers were funny, ingenious and generous. It made for alot of heated discussions and bell laughs around the clubhouse.
Many of these offers were worthy of the trade but we had to pick just one, and if we had a way to get everyone to Oregon we would have been ALL OVER the pirate ship excursion!
So congratulations to our winner, Bill, and thanks to everyone who participated. It was again an over whelming experience for us. The response was greater than we expected and several of the offers were real contenders. Because of the success of this, we have decided to keep the ball rolling and do another trade contest very soon, so keep watching!
We’re still keeping our fingers crossed for a wienermobile!
Click here to view all the offerings.
09-01-2009
TerraTrike Launches New Blog!
In the future watch for guest writers and special stories that will interest all recumbent riders.
Click here to read the blog.
09-01-2009
Labor Day Hours
Call us at 616-455-5988 with any questions.
09-01-2009
TerraTrike at Michigan Recumbent Rally
For 2009, the Michigan Recumbent Rally West will be back at Kalamazoo again on the campus of Western Michigan University from 10am until 3pm. Post Rally 4pm ride on the nearby Kal-Haven trail. Participants can stay overnight and participate in the next day’s (Sunday) Vineyard Classic Bike Tour in nearby Paw Paw, Michigan. Further details to be announced.
The event is on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
08-05-2009
TerraTrike Road Crew @ Hostel Shoppe Midwest Recumbent Rally This Weekend
We will be at the Hostel Shoppes Midwest Recumbent Rally on August 8th all day. Stop by and say hi, test ride the new Zoomer SL and check some new accessories.
We’ll be there all day.
Here is more information on the event http://www.hostelshoppe.com/recumbent_rally.php
07-14-2009
3 Days Remaining in Trade With TerraTrike Contest
07-02-2009
TerraTrike Dealer Featured on Spokane TV Show
He talks about his amazing shop that is using TerraTrikes to help disabled people enjoy bike riding again.
06-30-2009
TerraTrike Holiday Hours
We will be answering phones on Friday for orders and questions.
06-25-2009
Trade With TerraTrike Contest Back!
We’re doing it again! Back by popular demand the "Trade With TerraTrike" contest is back.
Got something as cool as a new Cruiser? Offer it up and maybe we’ll swap ya for it.
Click here to see the rules and what’s already been offered.
06-22-2009
TerraTrike Path Price Drops To An Amazing $899!
“We were the first to offer a trike of this quality for under a thousand dollars when we released the Path3 over a year ago, and now we’re pleased to offer this same trike at $899 for a limited time” says Jeff Yonker, Marketing Manager for TerraTrike.
“Due to cost savings we’ve been able to take advantage of over the last few months, we’ve been able to lower the cost of the trike and are passing the savings on to our customers. I’m not sure how long this price will last, but not forever.”
The Path3 is a chro-moly steel trike with a Sturmey Archer 3 speed internal hub and is the perfect entry level trike designed for people that want to enjoy riding the bike trails and exercising in comfort.
Click here to learn more!
06-01-2009
TerraTrike Review Featured on Leo Laporte Podcast
"Tech Guru" Leo Laporte of G4 and C-Net fame and MAD’s Magazine’s Maddest Writer and "Giz Wiz" Dick DeBartolo talk about Leo’s new Cruiser. Leo took possession of his Cruiser 2 weeks ago and has became an instant evangelist.
Listen to these 2 media pioneers rave about the TerraTrike here
05-28-2009
Last Chance for your Free Flag and Bag!
Also, be sure to check out the new Sport page - the discounted prices are awesome and you can combine that $300 savings with the $70 bag and flag deal to maximize your spending power this weekend. June is almost here; its time to get out and ride!
05-25-2009
Record Sales Month
05-22-2009
New Sport, New Look, New Price
TerraTrike is proud to reintroduce its popular Sport trike with a few significant changes, a new finish and a new price tag. The “Sport” will now incorporate Cruiser/Access parts. This includes: Bengal disc brakes, and the reliable Microshift drive train. The base Sport will now have a 24 speed drive train, and a very reasonable price of $1899.
The “Sport Elite” will share the same component level as the Zoomer Elite and Tour. This is a 27 speed drive train comprised of a Shimano LX rear derailleur, Shimano cassette, Avid disc brakes, FSA Vero crankset, and optional Dura-Ace bar end shifters or Sram Attack Gripshift shifters. The Sport Elite will retail for $2299!
The “Sport Pro” arguably utilizes some of the best components in the bike market. A Gossamer Mega X0 crankset, Sram X9 rear derailleur and Shimano Ultegra front derailleur make up the primary drive train. The Sport Pros stock configuration is X9 shifters and rear derailleur; however, Dura-Ace bar end shifters and an XT rear derailleur can be substituted. The retail price is $2699.
These three new models replace the Access, Sport, and Race respectively. And they are reduced in price below their predecessors by $300.00!
Features of the new aluminum Sport frame:• State-of-the-art welding. The quality and beauty of the welds on this made-in-the-USA frame are light-years beyond anything being done in the recumbent world. The new Sport frame has just established a new standard, and the bar is set very,very high.
• Anodized frame. We’ve had the frames bead-blasted and anodized producing a lightly textured finish with three deep, rich, luminescent colors that glow with different hues depending on the angle that the light hits the round tubes. Check it out in the sunlight for its maximum effect.
• Laser etching. That’s right; the logos are actually laser-etched into the anodized frame. This frame is far too nice for stickers so we had to go all out.
• Lower profile. The frame design was tweaked a bit to give you a slightly lower center of gravity to make this trike a bit racier and handle a bit tighter.
• Tighter tolerances. The quality control of tolerances is far beyond anything we’ve done or seen in the market. Parts fit on this trike like perfect puzzle pieces. For example: by design, the boom tube doesn’t quite fit into the receiver tube but with just a slight deflection of the boom clamp with a screwdriver, the boom falls right in without a scratch.
• Lighter frame. Anodizing the frame saves the weight of the powder coat which equates to a quarter pound. This frame weighs in at a measly 5 ¾ pounds.
• Color choices. The new frames come in your choice of three colors: Blue, Red and Silver.
Pricing:TerraTrike is “reintroducing” these trikes at $300 less than retail! No, we’re not crazy, here’s the deal: This is a limited time offer. How limited? Well, we’re not saying. One reason for this new price is due to significant cost savings using lean production methods and more efficient purchasing so we’re passing the savings on to the customer. The other reason for the discount is to help get these trikes out into the market quickly in order to show this beautiful new frame to the world. So take advantage of it while you can, this is an awesome trike at an exceptional price.
Sport = $1899 (was the Access at $2199)
Sport Elite = $2299 (was the Sport at $2599)
Sport Pro = $2699 (was the Race at $2999)
Confused by the name change? Eventually it will simplify our entire catalog. Rather than having three or four separate names for a family of trikes using the same frame, we will have one name for each frame and use 4 different component levels that will be referred to as Base, Elite, Pro, and SL. It will soon become much easier to understand our entire line-up of trikes.
These trikes are available today! So call and order now!
05-15-2009
TerraTrike Road Team In Edina Minnesota Saturday
Come Join us on Saturday and see some new models and accessories,
Sunday we will be participating in te atttempt for the worlds record for largest bike ride too!
Come join the fun!
Edina Bike & Sport
4504 B Valley View Road
Edina, MN 55424
952-922-2453
www.edinabike.com
05-14-2009
Leo Laporte Talks About Getting His New Cruiser
Hosted by "Tech Guru" Leo Laporte of G4 and C-Net fame and MAD’s Magazine’s Maddest Writer and "Giz Wiz" Dick DeBartolo, the Daily Giz Wiz is a popular podcast that features all things cool. Leo talks about his excitement about his forth coming Cruiser and how he expects to use it.
Click here to listen to the podcast
05-12-2009
Live Product Un-veiling This Thursday!
Tune in on Thursday May 14th at 2:00 EST and witness the live un-veiling of a brand new TerraTrike model. We will be broadcasting live on the internet and answering your questions shortly after. Point your browsers to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/terratrike shortly before 2:00 EST and prepare to be blown away.
Popcorn is optional.
05-04-2009
Economic Stimulus Sale Debuts!
Now when you purchase a new TerraTrike direct or from any dealers, you will qualify for a FREE seat bag and Safety Flag. A $70 VALUE!
The Economic Stimulus promotion runs from May 4 through May 31, 2009. Customers purchasing a trike must send in their warranty card along with a copy of the sales receipt to qualify for the free bag and flag. Bags and flags will be shipped to the customer within 1 week of us receiving the documents.
04-29-2009
TerraTrike Custom Shop Unveiled
Are you the kind of person that just can’t stand anything "Standard". Want a pimped out ride with a 42" plasma TV, spinners and 5.1 surround stereo? Ummmmm........okay, we can do that. The TerraTrike Custom Shop is now open for your customizing needs. The custom program is aimed at taking care of customers that want a little something extra-special on their trikes. For a modest up-charge, TerraTrike Custom Shop will provide you with the components you REALLY want on your trike.
Click here for more details.
04-29-2009
TerraTrike Showroon Grand Opening This Weekend
Where: TerraTrike Clubhouse / Showroom / Factory 4525 Stauffer Ave SE Kentwood MI 49508
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Come celebrate the opening of our new showroom with free test rides outside or in our indoor track. We will have all 10 models available as well as some special surprises. Lunch and refreshments will be provided and we’ll be having hourly raffles on accessories. Rain or shine.
We will also have special offers on all trike sales for the event AND will be unveiling 2 new never seen before models at noon. Be the first to drool over these babies!
We are at the end of the beautiful Paul Henry Bike Path, so make a day of it and bring your trike, or purchase a new one, and ride the trail afterwards. Forecasts are predicting a beautiful day for triking!
We look forward to seeing you there!
04-27-2009
TerraTrike Featured on Giz Wiz Podcast
Hosted by "Tech Guru" Leo Laporte of G4 and C-Net fame and MAD’s Magazine’s Maddest Writer and "Giz Wiz" Dick DeBartolo, the Daily Giz Wiz is a popular podcast that features all things cool. Prompted by a letter written in from fellow TerraTrike owner Larry Blakely asking for some awareness to the "Best Buddies" ride he is doing in Maine, the guys talked about TerraTrikes and perused the website on air commenting several times how "These Are Cool!" and "I Want One Of These!".
Click here to listen to the podcast (TerraTrike featured at the 11 minute mark)
04-22-2009
Happy Earth Day
Although we build the worlds most comfortable earth friendly vehicle, we think there is still room for everyone to do a little more. We especially like #6!
So here is a list of small things everyone can do to help make this world more sustainable.
1. Slow the Flow
A faucet leaking just one drop per second wastes over 1,300 gallons per year! A leak from a hot water source wastes both water and fossil fuel, creating more greenhouse gasses. Most repairs to plumbing fixtures pay for themselves within just a year. Fix it!
2. Think Green When You Clean
Cleaning products that contain chlorine or petroleum distillates expose your family to toxins and then end up in the ecosystem. Choose nontoxic, naturally derived cleaning products, which are proven effective but won’t cause long term damage to the Earth.
3. Choose Both SidesEvery year, pulp mills release over one trillion gallons of chlorine-tainted water as part of the paper making process. Using the other side of the paper can cut that pollution almost in half! And choose recycled paper—especially processed-chlorine-free recycled paper.
4. ’Green’ Your Machine
Americans waste over 700 million gallons of gasoline each year just because tires aren’t properly inflated. Millions more are wasted because our vehicles aren’t properly tuned up. Keep your machine running ‘Green!’ You’ll save money and reduce emissions!
5. Meat Less for Dinner
Once a week, plan a meat alternative for dinner. Enjoy pasta with a marinara or Alfredo sauce, meatless chili burritos, or even grilled veggie burgers! Reducing meat consumption conserves fresh water, saves topsoil, and even reduces air pollution!
6. Walk, Hike, Ride a Bike
If people in the U.S. would occasionally ride a bike for a short errand instead of driving a car, over 70 million gallons of fuel could be saved each year! And there’s the added benefit of enjoying the fresh air and exercise! For short errands, take a hike!
7. Plant a Tree Every Earth Day!
Over a 50-year lifetime, a tree generates $31,250 worth of oxygen, provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycles $37,500 worth of water, and controls $31,250 worth of soil erosion. It also provides shade that keeps homes and cities cooler!
8. Give Weeds a ’Hand’
Herbicides aren’t the only way to control weeds, and they’re certainly not the most environment-friendly way! Invest in a good pair of gloves and garden tools, and remove weeds by hand. Also, choose natural alternatives to pesticides for getting rid of pests!
9. Lighten Your Energy Bill
There’s a brighter way to light your home: new Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs). Compared to regular bulbs, CFLs last 10 times longer, use only 1/4 the energy and pro-duce 90% less heat—yet they produce more light per watt! Brighten the future: go CFL!
10. Reduce, Reuse Recycle
It’s more than just a slogan. You can start making the world a ‘greener’ place today: return hangers to the cleaners, donate clothing and computers to charities, pack lunches in reusable containers instead of bags, there are hundreds of easy things to do! It’s up to you!
04-15-2009
TerraTrike Showroom Now Open Saturdays
Our newly re-designed showroom is now open on Saturdays for the Spring and Summer from 11:00 to 3:00 EST. Stop in and test ride on our indoor track, parking lot or the nearby trail. We will be staffed with a mechanic and be able to install accessories also.
04-06-2009
TerraTrike Debuts New Trike Cover
Product manager Mike Kessenich says, ’This is a really nice addition to our ever-expanding line of accessories. We have had customers asking for this as well as our recently introduced Seat Cushion. We value their input and respond accordingly. While this new Trike Cover is designed specifically for our TerraTrikes it will work on many other tadpole trikes’.
TerraTrike has a wide range of recumbent trikes from which to choose and has a very large offering of accessory items to compliment them. From easy-going afternoon rides down the bike path to touring cross-country TerraTrike has it all.
• Light weight, yet durable waterproof nylon.
• One size fits all.
• Expandable rear area to accommodate large rear wheels, trunk pack and panniers.
• Pocket expansion for head rest.
• Keeps dust and dirt off of your trike during off-season storage inside.
• Keeps rain and sun off of your trike during outside storage.
The trike cover is reasonably priced with an MSRP of just $39.95 and is now in stock. Click here for more info and ordering.
04-02-2009
TerraTrike Featured In Rapid Growth Media Video
03-25-2009
Design TerraTrike’s Next T-Shirt Contest
Think you’re creative? Witty? Always wanted to get into the fashion business? Here’s your chance to become the star you’ve always known you were. TerraTrike is accepting designs for their next T-Shirt. Submit your design to us and we will select a winner and make the shirt available to everyone.
You’ll get a free t-shirt, some other great swag, the admiration of all your fellow trikers, and the ability to remain smug in the fact that you are better than all of them.
The rules are simple. The design must fit on the front of a shirt (no backs, sides, sleeves, etc.), contain no nudity or offensive language and contian our TerraTrike logo somewhere in the design. Logo artwork is available here.
Submissions must be in the form of JPG or PDF, and emailed to contest@terratrike.com. Contest will run until April 30 and a winner will be selected from the entries shortly after. All designs become the property of WizWheelz Inc.
03-18-2009
New 8 Speed Paths Are Here!
Interest in this model has been high and we suspect this batch won’t last long. So don’t hesitate to order yours now.
We will be working hard to get all pre-orders shipped in the next couple days.
03-17-2009
Wear Green Or Be Green!
In the spirit of St. Patricks Day, we here at TerraTrike would like to challenge everyone to try and BE GREEN as well as wear green for todays holiday. Do your part, even if it’s just something small.
We here at the TerraTrike clubhouse are going to close the shop for an hour and trike 10 miles (round trip) to our favorite lunch destination en masse.
How about you? What are you going to do?
03-16-2009
New 26" Rear Wheels Now Available
“That was wicked fast! I want one now!” –Customer test riding on the indoor TerraTrike test track.
The 26” rear wheel kit is available with a CST tire for the standard Zoomer or with a Schwalbe Marathon tire for the Zoomer Elite.
Wheels are expected to start shipping by end of March.
Click here for more information and ordering.
03-13-2009
Bentrider Showcases Snakeskin Trike
Pictures don’t do it justice and unfortunately neither does the video
Click here to check out this amazing trike
03-06-2009
TerraTrike Crew Interviews Swarm For Upcoming Film
The TerraTrike film crew was down in Ft. Meyers this week to film the swarm of retired women trikers for an upcoming episode of Part Of The SolutionRead their story here and check out some of the photos of this great group of gals.
03-02-2009
Introducing the Path 8 Speed
The Path 8 has disc brakes, an 8 speed drive train, and a chromoly frame. Unlike aluminum frame trikes, the chromoly Path 8 will absorb road vibration and give you the ride you’ve always dreamed of at a price that can’t be beat.
The Path 8 come in a beautiful sunset gold powder coat finish.
This is another great “bang for the buck” from TerraTrike that can’t afford to be missed. Click here to see more and click here to read the full press release.
02-27-2009
TerraTrike Florida Trip
The schedule only allowed for a short two hour visit at Bicycle Outfitters but it was time well spent. "It was awesome to meet the crew at Bicycle Outfitters" said Jack Wiswell, "we had limited time there but getting the chance to communicate and exchange ideas with these guys was priceless."
The TerraTrike boys then spent a full day at Suncoast helping out with their TerraTrike Rally & Open House. "Suncoast rolled out the red carpet for us! We had the time to really do this right. Charlie advertised to his customer list and in the newspaper. There were hoards of people test-riding all day long and Suncoast sold several trikes as a result of this rally and attracted many customers new to his shop. We also had time to gather valuable feedback from the sales and assembly staff, and enjoyed hanging out with the Suncoast guys after hours." said Wayne Oom.
They also had a couple of days of perfect weather for new product test-riding. "We’ve been testing our 26" inch rear wheel Zoomer trike in the warehouse this winter but this was the first time we had a chance to test it outdoors at speed" said Oom, "we were even able to test it against a competitor’s 26" wheel trike and WOW! We knew this Zoomer was going to be hot but it even surprised us. It tracks such a straight line and there is no upper body induced wag in the back with our trike. And if you haven’t tried the Zoomer with our new horizontal handlebar design you need to do it now. The added balance and leverage makes the trike handle brilliantly at speed. Other trikes with headsets feel twitchy at high speeds compared to this machine. The staff at both shops went nuts over this trike. If you’re considering a trike with a large rear wheel, make sure you try a Zoomer with the dropout extensions before you purchase. And here’s a tip, don’t just ride figure 8s in the parking lot, get it on a bike trail or road and get it up to speed. You’ll see the difference."
It was a great trip and the TerraTrike staff is excited about scheduling more of these dealer visits and in-store events. Their next tour stop is back to Florida to visit Paradise Bicycles in Cape Coral on March 4th in the afternoon. If you’re in the Fort Myers area, check out Paradise Bicycles - one of TerraTrike’s newest dealers.
02-25-2009
TerraTrike Flag Fest
The TerraTrike safety flag we all know and love is now customizable! TerraTrike has added nine different flag designs that can be added to your safety flag in place of the “wavy fingers”. After removing the wavy fingers, simply Velcro your new flag extension in place on the WizWheelz/TerraTrike logo flag. Flag extension designs include: United States flag, Checkered flag, Flame-Job flag, “Union Jack” British flag, Tie-dyed Hippie Triker flag, and Peace Sign flag. Also, who could forget such favorites as: “Hello My Name Is” flag, “Jolly Roger” skull and cross-bones flag, and the soon to be famous “Anti-Gas Pump” flag and our own “Don’t Tread On Me” Snake flag.
These flag add-ons are way too cool to pass up. You can pick them up for just $9.95 each. Click here to see the different styles
If you don’t have one already, you will need a WizWheelz/TerraTrike safety flag to add this flag extension to your trike. They sell for just $19.95 each.
02-05-2009
TerraTrike Founders to Visit Florida
Tour Stop #1: Saturday Feb. 7th 3:30 – 5:00 at Bicycle Outfitters in Seminole Florida (near St. Petersburg). Test rides, meet & greet, Q&A, etc.
Tour Stop #2: Tuesday Feb. 10th 9:30 – 5:00 at Suncoast Bicycles Plus in Inverness Florida. Test rides, meet & greet, Q&A, etc. Want to ride with them? Join them as they lead a ride on Tuesday afternoon from Suncoast.
"We selected Florida for our first two Tour Stops because two of our top 10 dealers are within a short drive of each other and it gives us some time to do some warm weather product testing in between events" said Oom. "We’re looking forward to meeting our dealers, their crews, and TerraTrike enthusiasts in Florida. Plus, we’ve got something new to show off. Come out and join us - this will be fun!"
Future Tour Stops will be announced as they’re scheduled.
02-03-2009
TerraTrike Launches Limited Edition Snakeskin Trike
“We listened to a lot of people that not only wanted more unique styles but also custom colors and designs”, says Jeff Yonker, Marketing Manager. “As always, we decided to step it up and not just offer a new color and a couple of stripes, but a truly innovative approach.”
The limited edition trike comes not only with the custom snakeskin frame, but also custom snakeskin coated Velocity rims and wheels, a custom embroidered seat mesh with a snake logo, and a custom “Don’t Tread On Me” flag. “You won’t see this on any other trike out there,” says Yonker.
“We are constantly improving our design and products. With the Snakeskin, we feel we’ve given the customer something unique that they cannot get any where else.”
Click here to learn more
02-02-2009
TerraTrike Launches Online Garage Sale
“We needed to make room for our Spring inventory and this stuff was piling up”, says Jeff Yonker, Marketing Director. “Rather than just donate or throw it out, we figured there was someone who could possibly use one of these items. There are some really great priced items in there.”
All inquires regarding items and sales should be directed through sales coordinator Ben Williams at 800-945-9910.
Click here to browse through the items for sale.
01-09-2009
Lifetime Warranty Is Back!
"The truth was we had very few warranty claims anyways and we wanted to send the message that we do stand behind our products." says Marketing Manager Jeff Yonker. "Again, this is just another reason to own the most comfortable trike in the world."
Details of the warranty can be found by clicking here.
01-08-2009
Canine Powered TerraTrikes
The harness allows for you to walk up to 2 dogs or to actually use them as mushers and pull you along.
12-23-2008
Holiday Hours
12-16-2008
The Dog Days Of Winter
Thanks to our super dealer Charlie at Sun Coast Bicycles for bringing this to our attention.
12-16-2008
Time Running Out For Flex Money
If approved by a physician as an exercise or rehabilitation tool, your trike can be purchased pre-tax!
However, most Flex accounts run out on January 1st, so plan ahead. You can still also take advantage of our free "Bag & Flag" promotion as well as 2008 pricing to save a bundle! Now is the perfect time to purchase!
11-21-2008
Grand Rapids MI Ranks 19th Healthiest City in America
The CDC’s city-by-city report is based on annual health surveys. Residents were asked to rate their health as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor.
We’d like to think it’s because of all the residents are riding around on their Terratrikes.
Read the complete article here.
11-12-2008
Holiday Bag and Flag Sale!
We are resurrecting our "Bag and Flag" Holiday Sale.From now through January 2nd, any customer who purchases a new TerraTrike either directly from us or from one of our great dealers will receive a free seat bag and safety flag. That’s a $70 value!
All you have to do is send in your warranty card and a receipt showing where you purchased it and we’ll mail it right to you. Customers purchasing directly from TerraTrike will receive their bag and flag in with their trike delivery.
Now is the best time to purchase your trike! Lead times are short and this offer only runs through January 2nd, so hurry before it ends.
11-03-2008
Triking In Paradise
Our buddy Dan Price, the self proclaimed hobo artist is at it again. He has landed in the Hawaiian island of Oahu with a brand new TerraTrike Zoomer Elite and is planning on riding across several of the islands over the next couple of months.He has been writing his next moonlight chronicles book while on this tour as well as taking some great photos of his travels.
Check out his adventure via the moonlight chronicles website and his photos along the way.
10-31-2008
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
10-29-2008
TerraTrike Sets Sales Record Despite Sluggish Economy
“I think people are choosing to invest in their own health” says Marketing Manager Jeff Yonker. “Health conscious people are looking at these as not only a way to ditch the gym membership, but also as a more economical and ecologically friendly way of commuting.”
The TerraTrike has recently been featured on CNN’s iReport as well as Nickleodeon’s game show My Family’s Got Guts. “We continue to promote awareness of the brand and it’s showing in our sales” says Yonker. “Our dealers are seeing significant traffic and sales because of it also.”
10-20-2008
New TerraTrike Catalogs Are Here!
Thank you to everyone who has requested a catalog and been waiting. We think you’ll be pleased.
You can request, view or download the catalog by clicking here
Dealers will be getting new copies in their kit boxes with their next order.
10-10-2008
TerraTrike Creates Presence on Facebook
09-24-2008
Limited Hours During InterBike Show
09-17-2008
TerraTrike Featured In Rapid Growth Media Article
09-15-2008
TerraTrikes To Be Featured On Nickelodeon Gameshow
TerraTrikes will be featured on the kids cable channel Nickelodeon’s new show titled "My Family’s Got Guts".
The game show is an obstacle course type race pitting one family against another. The TerraTrikes will be the vehicle of choice for one of the elective stages.
"We are really excited to be a part of this show" says Jeff Yonker, Marketing Director at TerraTrike. "Many of us here grew up on the original Guts show from many years ago and it’s neat to see a whole new generation enjoying TerraTrikes. We hope this encourages familys to get out and trike as a family"
The show, which is filmed in Orlando Florida premiers tonight and airs regularly at 8PM ET.
Extreme Sports + Family Time = GUTS!
Nickelodeons My Family’s Got Guts Official Homepage
09-15-2008
Cruisers Have Arrived!
We just recieved our shipment of Cruisers today and already they’re going fast. Hurry to get your order in as these won’t last long.
08-05-2008
Grand Rapids Press Features TerraTrike
Local trikemakers riding high
Monday, August 04, 2008
By Kristi Jourdan
The Grand Rapids Press
KENTWOOD -- They call it the "TerraTrike grin."
It’s the toothy smile first-time riders have as they slide into the beach chair-like seat of a TerraTrike, a low-riding recumbent tricycle.
But its makers at WizWheelz Inc. in Kentwood are smiling for another reason. As gas prices hit $4, the company’s sales have noticeably increased.
People are trading their four wheels for three.
"People want to get on the green bandwagon, and we built the bandwagon," said Jeff Yonker, marketing manager. "Every time the gas prices go up, the phone’s been ringing off the hook. People are looking for alternatives to get to work."
WizWheelz doubled it’s space in January and might need more room soon.The company, which says it is the largest in the world and the only in Michigan making recumbent trikes, assembles them in the Kentwood warehouse to be shipped to customers worldwide.
WizWheelz uses parts from local suppliers as well as overseas.
About 90 dealers nationwide carry TerraTrikes, which come fully assembled. The trikes can be taken to any bike shop for repairs and adjustments because parts are similar to traditional bicycles.
TerraTrike’s reclined seating spreads the rider’s body weight over a larger area, increasing comfort, while easy handling and pedaling allow for a safer ride, the company says.
Riders also are closer to the ground, giving a shorter distance to fall should an accident occur. And the feet-up position allows the body to effectively circulate blood, increasing oxygen to the muscles for a longer, less tiring ride, the company says.
"People are realizing they can save money on gas but also ditch the gym membership," Yonker said. "We’ve seen unprecedented growth within the last year."
Although the company doesn’t claim to be "treehugging," its 12 employees do everything they can to be environmentally friendly. Only hand tools and a limited amount of electricity are used to assemble the trikes, which usually take one person almost two hours to put together.
After riding 1,000 miles, riders will balance out the trike’s carbon footprint, the company says.
"Our motto is, ’Be part of the solution.’ We’re not telling people to stop driving cars; we’re just showing them this is one way they can make a difference," Yonker added.
Send e-mail to the author: kjourdan@grpress.com
08-04-2008
New Trade With TerraTrike Contest Announced!
A new Trade With TerraTrike contest has just been announced with 9 ways for someone to trade for a new trike. This months trike is the Path ($999).
4525 Stauffer Ave SE Suite A
Kentwood, MI 49508
616-455-5988 800-945-9910
Kentwood, MI 49508
616-455-5988 800-945-9910
