Nestled in a retirement community in Fort Meyers Florida is the Florida Carefree Hiking Group. The ever increasing group consists of over seventeen women ranging in age from the mid-forties to the mid-seventies who enjoy cycling with their TerraTrikes.

The bikes were introduced to the group by two women, Bucky and Judy who discovered them while touring the Mid-West. They arrived back with them in the fall and the rest of the group looked at them with silly grins and raised eyebrows! As they all hesitantly road tested the trikes, they became converts on the spot.

“I personally love riding my Zoomer and when not out with the group, ride it an average of six miles daily while taking in the surroundings and listening to my IPod. It is an incredible way to exercise. There is absolutely no strain on the back or wrists. it just like sitting in a recliner chair! I used to ride my golf cart around the park that I live in but I have hung up the keys and now use my Boomer all the time.” says June Angelos.

“This summer I took the bike with me to my summer place in the mountains of North Carolina and joined a local biking club. Naturally, I was the only one with a trike and everyone was very curious about my bright yellow Zoomer. I was asked if I could manage the ride and keep up with the group. Needless to say the Zoomer lived up to its’ name…I was one of the “pack leaders” and finished the 18-mile ride without breaking a sweat, having an aching back or sore wrists. I cannot say the same for the rest of the group.”

The group hits the road every Saturday with at least a fourteen mile ride.