Gourmet
A connoisseur of good food; a person with a discerning palate or discerning view of the world.
Recumbent
A view of the world from a bike where the rider is sitting in a reclined or relaxed position with the legs extended. PS. It doesn’t mean it is easy.
So What’s a Recumbent Gourmet?
In reality gourmet and recumbent fit together like a perfect marriage. It’s all about a view of the world around us. When we enjoy great food, we have a more discerning view of your surroundings. When we ride a recumbent bike, we see the world around us, not just the road in front.
Consider that we embrace the slow life: enjoying food, dining, cooking, wine and riding. We relish this journey in the company of each other and our friends. The slow life is something all of us wish for after years of meeting deadlines, running to meetings, catching planes, and letting life run us.
So sit back, relax, and take a deep breath. Let us tell you about who we are, and the life we live. On the site we will share our adventures (both big and small), and try to describe what they are like for us. Hopefully you will find it entertaining. And just maybe you will find some common ground between our world view and your own. Then you can share your experiences with us and we can learn something about all of you. That’s our goal anyway.
We hope you will come back to the site often.
I think this is wonderful! Glad life is not getting in the way!
Thanks Bruce, it’s been a lot of fun to put it together. Hope you keep reading – there is a lot more interesting content on the way!
Hi guys, Just found your site and the timing could not be better. I have just been diagnosed with a medical condition that makes me consider the ‘bent lifestyle’. I am retired Air Force and as a load master on C-130s always found room for a bike. I have ridden day tours all over the world. Now in retirement I will extend my travels to weeks and months around the US and beyond. This new challenge may mean rethinking how and what I ride. The one thing I am not willing to give up is riding. Tail winds to you.
Hi Jeff – welcome to The Recumbent Gourmet! Thanks for registering for the site. The best bike is the one you will ride – no matter what kind it is. We’re really looking forward to your participation on the site – please let us know if you have any questions, or if there is anything you would like us to write more about.
– Mike
Alaska Jeff: Following up to see if your dreams of the ‘bent lifestyle’ were realized. At 74 I am seriously looking considering the same change, but am getting a lot of push-back from well intentioned family and friends related to the dangers on the road for recumbent trikes. Thom
Hey Jeff,
Former USAF TACP here, Hello!
Are you aware of the VA recreational therapy program for recumbent trikes? If not, let’s connect so I can give you the scoop! -Mike Jr
Hi Mike,
How does a recumbent bike do on a trail?
Hi Paul – thanks for checking out the site!
Just like upright bikes, there are recumbents that are made for off-road riding ans those that are made for street riding. I’ve seen some recumbents with large, fat, tires that can take on any trail.
Hi Mike
Just started riding recumbents here in Oz. Lookin for a good flag and found your site. Love the great stories and look forward to reading more of your adventures.
Doing a winery tour at Rutherglen one of our premier wine regions in April and your tips on bike setup will help heaps.
Hi Peter, We loved our visit to Australia years ago. We loved drinking wine everywhere. Have fun on your bike trip.
Hi Mike,
What a great site, name, and purpose! Fits recumbent cycling perfectly.
I’m the one who inquired about the broken rim on CGOAB. Thanks for the info – I just did my first tour (http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/Paso2016) and fortunately the rim did not break. I hope the issue has been addressed by HPV.
This summer I hope to do a few more tours and next year go ride in gourmet land (France).
Hi Bernhard – thanks for checking out Recumbent Gourmet. We’re having a lot of fun putting it together. Glad to hear your tour worked out. I’ve been riding the same rims since mine broke in Big Sur with no issues. Broken rims are a pretty unusual failure. Keep us informed about your upcoming tours – I’d love to hear about France!
Mike
Hi Mike
Recumbents are great aren’t they? There is something about the laid back motion that allows you to take in lots more whilst riding as opposed to a regular bike….and why not enjoy some gourmet food on the way!
I look forward to reading more about your journey and lifestyle.
Hi Jenny, we love our trikes. Mike rides his more than he drives. We love riding together. I recently had foot surgery so I am finally able to get back to riding. We especially love it when we can bring our dog, McCartney, with us in his trailer. Thanks for commenting.
Just ordered my first trike and just found your site must be a sign. Am enjoying all the great information. Was in a car accident and ridding a trike was recommended.
Hi David – Thanks for visiting the site. Sorry about the slow response – but I have been working a lot and the site gets short-changed when I’m working.
Anyway – glad to hear you got a trike, I am confident you will enjoy it. What kind of trike did you get? I’m curious about your shopping experience….
Mike
Chris here from the great state of Maine. I’m just checking in and will probably weigh in after I explore some more. I’ve done some upright bike touring. I’m in the beginning stages of thinking about touring with recumbents. I have a LWB recumbent, a tadpole trike, and a tandem tadpole trike. I’ve also tried a SWB USS, which as great fun. Your site is VERY interesting!
Hi Chris. Thanks for checking out Recumbent Gourmet.
Touring on a recumbent is a great experience. I’m certain you will enjoy it. Keep us informed about your plans.
Mike