(Cross-posted and edited for those unfamiliar with my trikes from the recumbents forum, see here:
http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... 29&t=57855)
Just went for our first family ride, me on the one of my trikes, (dubbed the "Loafer" when it's fairing was complete, but currently with only the rear fairing), Joshie on his new Kmart BMX, and Mrs Dent on her new ride. 40mins, down to the in-laws to borrow a helmet, then up to a nearby car park Joshie and I frequently hoon around in on the trikes (it has speed bumps and a gravel "skid-pan", lots of fun for irresponsible riding
). I was utilizing the rear "park" brake to spin out the Loafer, and managed to roll it as we were about to leave to head home! My guess is the sudden crosswind pressure on the rear fairing assisted the roll, as it was my first stack on a trike. Managed to roll it right over on top of me. Slight grazing on my elbow, but fortunately (and more importantly) no damage to the Loafer! Mrs Dent handled the rougher surfaces much better than Joshie and I (and without the hooning and bingles, which she correctly attributed to us "boys showing off"), though did return home with a few new aches in her ankle, which she sprained badly back in late August.
On the whole and enjoyable first family ride
Dent.