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The trikke (pronounced "trike") is a small human powered, three-wheeled cambering vehicle that utilizes conservation of angular momentum to allow a rider to propel forward. The rider alternates leaning side-to-side to move forwards. The area needed to move forward is roughly the width of a downtown sidewalk (1-1.5 m).
A rider may reach speeds of up to 18 mph (29 km/h) on flat ground. It can be used downhill or a level surface. It can move uphill though doing so requires a substantial amount of effort. The whole body needs to be used in a synchronised movement.
In 1988, Brazilian Gildo Beleski was inspired to create a three-wheeled vehicle for riding downhill — three wheels because he felt that the stability of three wheels combined with the frame’s dynamic ability to lean or camber would offer much greater turning ability at speed. While slowing down on the flat after the speed run, he discovered that the vehicle would continue to move forward as long as he continued to turn it.
TIME named the Trikke one of the best inventions of 2002.
In 2004, the first Trikke/ 3CV race ever was held in Munich, Germany. The race was organized by a group of enthusiastic riders from Europe who also founded the 3CV World Sports Federation. The goal of the federation is: "to further develop and promote 3CV SPORTS globally and to organize and initiate 3CV Sport Competitions and Events on a regular basis". In addition to organizing official races and events, the federation also promotes and supports local, unofficial events such as group tours, fun rides & club rides. Races have been held in Germany, Portugal, Swiss (snow), The Netherlands and Korea.
The Trikke Skki was awarded as product extension of the year by Gizmag in 2006.
In September 2006, the Expertise Center of Movement Technology of the University of the Hague started an extended research on the physical results of riding a Trikke. The research aims to discover which muscles are used and how many calories are burned while riding. For research results visit:Trikke fun and fitness
- Hop
- The standard jump. performed by pulling the handle bars up, and pushing the Trikke forward.
- Low Hop
- Used for keeping momentum while riding. performed by pulling the handle bars up and pushing forward very lightly.
- High Hop
- Used for leaping over obstacles, and clearing gaps. Pull up, and push forward with as much force as possible.
- Davidson
- Used for making ones self smaller, in order to pick up more momentum. Lean back and stick one foot on the front bar. (should look somewhat like you were driving a motorcycle
- Double Davidson
- Lean back and put both feet on either side of the front bar
- Anaconda
- Jump up, keeping the Trikke firmly on the ground, and wrap leg around the front bar while still moving. (not suggested for beginners)
- Foot tap
- jump up leaving the Trikke on the ground, and tap your foot on the front bar.
- Whip Crack
- high hop, and turn 180 degrees.
- Rocket Pack
- Literally jump off of the Trikke, and kick off of a wall, then land back on the Trikke. This trick should be performed all in one motion (not suggested for beginners).
- 360's
- Blocking one rear wheel and spin around with the front wheel in the air. Can also be done with one hand and one foot!
- Front wheel stall
- Blocking the front wheel with one foot and balance on the wheel. When doing this in a turn (slow) you can do a 180 turn on the front wheel.
- Rosenburg
- hold onto one handlebar, and lean over to the side, literally bending the frame of the trikke
- Nightcrawler
- HIGH hop and whilst in the air, spin body 180 degrees and land in front of the Trikke on the supporting bars.
- Superman
- Not the traditional Superman move in most extreme sports, this one includes balancing on the top of the handlebars with one's torso.(not suggested for beginners)
- KOTW
- "King of the World" : Performed by standing on the bars in front of the platforms, and leaning one's chest or abdomen onto the handlebars, and stretching out their arms while going down hill. (not suggested for beginners)
- Bed Bug
- Laying entire body across the foot platforms. (not suggested for beginners)