A tricycle, sometimes abbreviated to trike, is a human-powered (or gasoline or electric motor powered or assisted, or gravity powered) three-wheeled vehicle.
Some tricycles, such as cycle rickshaws (for passenger transport) and freight trikes, are used for commercial purposes, especially in the developing world, particularly Africa and Asia.
In the West, adult-sized tricycles are used primarily for recreation, shopping, and exercise. Tricycles are favored by children and senior adults for their apparent stability versus a bicycle; however a conventional trike has poor dynamic lateral stability, and the rider must take care when cornering to avoid tipping the trike over.
A three-wheeled wheelchair was built in 1655 or 1680 by a disabled German man, Stephan Farffler, who wanted to be able to maintain his mobility. A watch-maker, Farffler created a vehicle that was powered by hand cranks.
In 1789, two French inventors developed a three-wheeled vehicle, powered by pedals; They called it the tricycle.
In 1818, British inventor Denis Johnson patented his approach to designing tricycles. In 1876, James Starley developed the Coventry Lever Tricycle, which used two small wheels on the right side and a large drive wheel on the left side; power was supplied by hand levers. In 1877, Starley developed a new vehicle he called the Coventry Rotary, which was "one of the first rotary chain drive tricycles." Starley's inventions started a tricycling craze in Britain; by 1879, there were "twenty types of tricycles and multi-wheel cycles ... produced in Coventry, England, and by 1884, there were over 120 different models produced by 20 manufacturers." The first front steering tricycle was manufactured in 1881 by The Leicester Safety Tricycle Company of Leicester, England, which was brought to the market in 1882 costing £18. They also developed a folding tricycle at the same time.
On May 8, 1888 in Washington D.C Matthew A. Cherry patented new inventions to the Velocipede which could cary up-to three persons.
Tricycles were used by riders who did not feel comfortable on the high wheelers, such as women who wore long, flowing dresses.
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 3 (12-ounce) cans flaky biscuits
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
- Preheat oven to 350º. Coat a 10-inch Bundt pan with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook until tender, stirring often. Allow veggie mixture to cool slightly.
- Cut biscuits into quarters. In a large bowl, toss biscuit pieces, veggie mixture, and cheese until well combined. Place in prepared Bundt pan.
- Bake 40 minutes or until golden. Cool in pan 10 minutes; invert onto a serving platter, and serve immediately.
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