Originally Posted by
toast3d
Speed is not the goal. I am simply trying to go about 50-60 miles without being completely exhausted in one direction or the other because of the wind speed.
The same features that produce speed also produce efficiency. Trikes, in general, are neither fast nor efficient. From my experience, the penalty is very real and measurable. Trikes are more mentally relaxing to ride in strong wind conditions, but they require additional physical effort overall.