Motion based data.

This is how we did it…

Impressions: I actually rode about 2 mile further than the 105 miles recorded. My Edge 305 turned off after a hard bump. When I turned it on, I did not immediately press start. The total ride was about 107 miles. I also rushed from home without getting my heart rate transmitter. I did not feel stress from the 13,343 feet of elevation change. It was not difficult to out climb road bikes, mind you many of the riders are not regular riders. The ‘bent engines I observed were adept to climbing and riding their steeds, hill up or hill down.

My max speed was just under 40 mph [disregard the 60 mph spike. Although my average speed was just under 10 mph, we had lots of stop and go, as well as "crawling," as we waited for others to catch up. Some of the climbing was done pushing a hand-cyclist with one arm as we pedaled as best we could. The experience was rewarding, however.

On day1, the most difficult day of climbing, I rode Silk in her touring mode and the second day, Silk lite.

I think size does matter. The 20 versus 25 gear inches allowed me to pedal at a slightly higher cadence and I think lower heart rate--w/o my HR being monitored. Thanks Dana!

I'll have to evaluate at a later time. Although the results are acceptable, if I'm able to choose, I rather ride my DF in mountainous terrain. Understand, I think Silk, as set, will allow me to ride with most riders regardless of terrain.

I did have some top of the knee cap discomfort while riding on. I may have been able to eliminate that by spinning more. I guess our next real test will be TOT [The Trike Only Tour] in Idaho, early July. I’m coming “Silk Lite.”

Silk receive many questions and favorable comments. People really like the effectiveness of the DiNotte lighting–clearly visible from over a mile back. Of course, the same is true if you are looking at the front of the cycle as it approaches. The beauty for me is that the lights are easily moved from cycle-to-cycle.