Trike popularity is exploding right now. So why not spread the word? It's the perfect time.
We all want the same thing (well most of us do). We want more trikes, trike parts, places to ride and people to ride with. Now is the perfect time. Why? Because in my other thread, we explained that there is definitely a resurgence in popularity. It's time to take a stand on those naysayers and get the word out there to the public that these machines are back, and they mean business.
So how do we do this, you might ask. Right now, the goal is simple. Just make a mention every now and then.
However, for those of you that are more enthusiastic about this, you may be willing to put in more time, effort, and possibly money. For those that are interested, here's some ideas I've thought out below.
- Buy that extra tee shirt or hoodie you might have been contemplating on. The large print logos and simple text stand out in a crowd.
- I'll be making up a simple flyer (and posted here) that you can print out off your computer and post it up around your neighborhood. It will contain info about the new resurgence, basic info and debunks of common myths, and where to go for more information. And of course, a picture of an ATC!
- Make a mention to a friend about it sometime. Who knows, maybe you'll peak their interst.
- Post up an extra photo or two to any social media page you might be on.
- Make a video of your trike and put it up on YouTube. It doesn't even need to be fancy.
- Aftermarket product and other companies, make a mention every now and then, spread the word!
- Take people riding! Don't be afraid to share you bikes with someone for an afternoon. Let them get a feel for it! There is absolutely no better feeling in the world than swinging your leg over an ATC for the first time. Remember your first experience? Make it special for them.
Of course, these are just simple things right now.
The goals:
- To raise public awareness of these machines
- Provide factual information and the truth behind common myths
- To raise the level of appeal to the next generation riders
- To show the generation that "used to have one" that they can once again relive their youth and revisit old memories
- To revive more machines
- To raise awareness to aftermarket companies who may see a market for these machines, which in turn could mean new parts being reproduced
- To increase attendance at Trikefest
- To potential have more places to ride (parks opening up to them, etc)
- To increase popularity in vintage trike racing, even further
- To have more people to share the trails with
- To have larger, more frequent and more local events across the country, accesible to anyone with a three wheeler interest
- More barn finds!
- To show people what these things are made of
- To show the appeal of a vintage machine. Not everyone has one, so it's time to buy something not everyone has. They are the muscle cars of the ATV world; conversation starters and classic pieces of history.
The list can go on further, but I think that's a good start for now. As we get the ball rolling, we can expand as needed.
If you are interested in participating, just leave a reply below. I would really like to get these flyers out and all across the country to raise awareness.
It starts with us. We have to band together if this is going to work. The more support we have, the better the outcome, for us all.
I'll get started on the flyer soon, and when done, I will release it here for anyone who wishes to post them up around town.
Originally Posted by MattDragontamer
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