New Trikke record is set by riding 627 km (390 miles) non stop
In Genoa, Italy the new world record of long distance riding on a Trikke 3-wheeler is set!
The rider's name is Christian Beni, he is 32 years old and started carving Trikke-style 2 years ago. After his first rides he knew he was hooked for life. The feeling of riding hisTrikke 3-wheeler had touched his soul.
He mainly rode for fun and fitness and loved it so much he wanted to share the experience with the rest of Italy. He started in Genova where he participated in benefit events, such as a benefit day dedicated to fight cancer in Porto Antico(neuroblastoma.org) During these events visitors could try out several Trikke models. The money earned went to the funds. The event visitors found serenity and big fun in the unique Trikke movement. After several events the local TV stations broadcasted him and the Trikke 3-wheelers in several shows. His TV performance triggered the newspaper journalists and soon he and his unique 3-wheeler were legendary.
In August 2006 he started his biggest challenge so far. He decided to set a personal and World Guinness record by riding 627 km (390 miles) non stop from Genova to Rome. He called this trip the “Genova-Rome No Limits”
Of course the idea alone got a lot of attention from the media, several newspapers such as Il Corriere, Mercantile and Il Secolo XIX published articles about his record attempt. Next to that Telegenova filmed his trip and Radio Babboleo called him during his trip for live updates.
On the 14th of August he started in Genova and finished 41 hours later in Rome. After each short break he switched, from a Trikke 8 Air to a Trikke 8 PU and then finishing with a Trikke 12 Roadster. His average speed was 17 km/h (10.5 mph)
We congratulate him with this amazing performance and with his world record!
In 2007 Christian will try to set a new world record by riding his Trikke 3-wheeler for 1000 km (620 miles) from Genova to Paris!
We wish him the best of luck in his challenge to set this incredible record.

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