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When should we stop riding? -- perspectives of an older rider

Mention this when the conversation turns to trikes...

On a motorcycle, you see a pothole, quick input to bars, counter steer to left or right to avoid.
In a car, put that pothole directly between the wheels and ride over it, completely missing the thump.
On a trike? Pick which tire you want to offend.
 
I have an old friend who had an early Wing with a sidecar. He’d take his Labrador with him on rides.
 
Sit Stay Ride: The Story of America's Sidecar Dogs (2014)

• What it is: A heartwarming documentary exploring motorcyclists who travel across the country with their canine companions riding in sidecars.
• Key subjects: It features 18 different riders and their rescue dogs—such as JD Whitaker and his dog Hercules, who wear "doggles" (dog goggles) while visiting service memorials.
• Themes: It looks at the unique bond between bikers and their dogs, highway adventures, and how riding helps ease separation anxiety for pets. You can read more via the ADVRider Film Review.
 
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