2nd Annual Florida Trikke Fun Ride
with Gildo Beleski, Trikke Inventor

2nd Annual Florida Trikke Fun Ride with Gildo Beleski, October 7, 2007 - We're really excited and getting geared up for the 2nd Annual Florida Trikke Fun Ride. We have confirmation that Gildo Beleski, inventor of the Trikke, will be here to help us support this fantastic event. Gildo is a true inspiration to talk to and to Trikke ride with. Gildo is the fit guy you see Trikke riding in most of the Trikke video's like "Sidewalk Riding", "Hill Climbing" and "Fitness 2". It's really amazing to see him ride the Trikke on the rear wheels only. If nothing else inspires you to come to this event I promise you that meeting Gildo will make it well worth it! Unfortunately, due to previous commitment John Simpson (President, Trikke Tech, Inc) will not be able to attend. However, Gildo will be bringing another Trikke Tech representative with him and I'm sure we won't be disappointed!

Last year at the 1st Annual Florida Trikke Fun Ride we had a fantastic turnout of 28 Trikke riders. Everyone truly enjoyed the event and being able to meet and ride with avid Trikke riders like themselves. It also gives enthusiasts an opportunity to show-off their skills, gadgets and accessories they've come up with for their Trikke and Trikke riding. It gave us a good look at what Trikke riders want and expect from their Fun-Fitness Machines.

About the Ride: The Florida Trikke Fun Ride is held in conjunction with the Annual Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochie Bike Ride. Last year there were over 1500 registered cyclists in the event and the event organizers are expecting this year to far exceed that. The ride is a "no-mass start" meaning that you can start anytime between 7am and 9am. Although there is no minimum distance required they are registering cyclists for a 100 mile ride where each will get special recognition for their accomplishment. For our Trikke riders we are planning a 30 mile ride but no minimum distance is required. I'm going to try and get the Trikke riders recognized by the event for 30 miles or more on a Trikke accomplishment. Last year we had a 9 year old (Dustin Edwards) ride the 30 miles with us on a T6, what an accomplishment and inspiration! Just as last year we will be providing "Rock'N Miles Club" decals for your distance rode. If you want to ride further you're more than welcome. We had 1 rider do 50 miles and a couple (Tom and Glenda) that rode 60 miles. Glenda rode in a long sun-dress with sandals. If you only want to ride a short distance then be sure to bring a lawn chair so you can hang out at the Trikke booth.

There are 5 SAG's (Stop And Go's) along the route with the last one at 15 miles south, just beyond the Itsachatta General Store. Trikke Tampa is a top-sponsor of the Rails to Trails event and will be sponsoring one of the SAG's. A SAG is a rest-stop for all participants to stop and take a break, get free water, juice and a snack to help keep the calories in you for your ride.

The only registration fee required is with the Rails to Trails organization. Trikke Tampa will NOT require an additional registration fee for our Trikke riders. All Rails to Trails registration fees go back into the trail to help keep it one of the best trails systems in the country! With your registration and our top-sponsor placement we're also showing that we (the Trikke community) also support Rails to Trails programs. With your paid pre-registration with the Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochie you will receive a free t-shirt, entry into the prize drawings, free snacks and beverages at the SAG's. They will also be providing a continental breakfast and lunch for all registered participants. All Rails to Trails support ends at 3pm.

Trikke Tech, Inc and Trikke Tampa will be providing FREE Trikke t-shirts and other freebies to ALL Trikke riders that bring their Trikke and sign-in at our booth. We're also donating a Trikke to the Rails to Trails prize drawing. Several vendors and sponsors are donating high-end items as prize giveaways to all pre-registered Rails to Trails participants. Prizes last year consisted of high-end bicycles, accessories and of course, a Trikke T8-Air. Prize winners names are drawn the night before and when you check in for the event the day of the ride you'll be able to look at a list to see if you've won any prizes. We will be giving away several accessory items and possibly a new Trikke in a drawing specifically for Trikke riders that register at our booth. Remember, we're not requiring any additional registration fees. Your only registration fee is with the Rails to Trails.

Itinerary of Trikke Events:

-7:00am to 9:00am: Rails to Trails Registration and Trikke sign-in
-7:30am to 8:00am: Photo-op with Gildo
-8:00am: Trikke Group Photo with Gildo
-8:00am to 8:30am: Prepare for ride
-8:30am - Start for 30 mile ride

We will be providing more details on the 2nd Annual Florida Trikke Fun Ride in the months to come.

Area Motels: Visit the Rails to Trails website for motels in the Inverness area. We'll be staying at the Century Motel in Inverness, Florida that's about 1 mile from the main area and located right on the Withlacoochie Trail.

Registration is with the Rails to Trails on the Withlacoochie organization. All registration fees are put back into beautifying and providing amenities on the Withlacoochie Trail.  You can register for the 13th Annual Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochie and find out more information by visiting www.RailsToTrailsOnline.com.

Once you register with the Rails to Trails please be sure to let us know by going to this link and completing the 2nd Annual Florida Trikke Fun Ride registration so we can add you to our list of participants. You're more than welcome to call us to inform us of your intent to participate. If you're fairly certain you will attend but you don't want to register with the Rails to Trails at this time we ask that you go ahead and complete our registration form so we can have a prelimenary head count for planning.

Let's make the 2nd Annual Florida Trikke Fun Ride one of the best Trikke events ever. It's really lots of fun Trikke riding with others, seeing how they ride, showing off your riding abilities and most importantly having fun on your fitness machine! We hope to keep this an annual event and maybe one day, if we get enough participation, we can have our Fun Ride independent of other bike ride events. Your participation and support is very important to the Trikke community. You'll also have a rare opportunity to talk to it's inventor with ideas and thoughts about this fabulous machine. Please show your support by registering and participating in the 2nd Annual Florida Trikke Fun Ride!

Our group rides have been going very well.  We're averaging over 10 riders at each of our rides.  It's great when we can get together in such groups and keep Trikke owners motivated by riding with others.  Check out our 100's of photos by Clicking Here.   Come Ride With Us!

Trikke Maintenance Note:  Don't forget, you must add air to your T8-Air or T12 Roadster about every 10 to 14 days.  It's imperative that your tires are at 80psi!

Happy Carving and we hope to see you at our Trikke events!

Sincerely,

Andy Clark

(813) 319-3735

www.TrikkeTampaStore.com

IMPORTANT NOTE:  All riders ride at their own risk.  It is recommended that you wear a helmet and any other standard safety gear.  It's the law that riders 16 and under wear a helmet.  TRIKKE Tampa is not responsible for any riders in anyway.  TRIKKE Tampa is simply trying to encourage Trikke owners to get out and enjoy their fun fitness machine. 

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