Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What happens when you put a big group of recumbent trikes, handcycles, adaptive bikes and a few determined cyclists together on one of Georgia’s best rail trails?
You end up riding a LOT farther than expected. 😂
In this episode of the Van & Trike Tour, I’m riding Georgia’s beautiful Silver Comet Trail with the crew from Catalyst Sports — an organization helping people with physical disabilities get outside and experience adaptive sports.
We started the morning with around 18 riders and a huge variety of bikes, trikes and adaptive cycles. Catalyst provides adaptive equipment, fittings, rentals and supported group rides, giving riders who might otherwise have difficulty accessing cycling an opportunity to get out on the trail.
And what a trail to do it on.
The Silver Comet Trail is a 61.5-mile paved rail trail running from Smyrna, Georgia to the Alabama state line, where it connects with Alabama’s Chief Ladiga Trail. Long forest corridors, old railroad bridges, plenty of shade and relatively gentle grades make this an incredible place to spend a day on three wheels.
Along the way we also crossed paths with riders from Cycology Bike Shop in Hiram, Georgia. They organize regular group rides on the Silver Comet, including trike rides — and naturally, our groups started mixing together.
What began as a relatively casual morning ride eventually turned into roughly 44 miles for me.
There were beautiful trails, drone flights, new friends, a broken camera gimbal, some serious miles… and unfortunately, my van was sitting in a repair shop through the whole thing.
Just another day on the Van & Trike Tour.
🚴 CATALYST SPORTS
Catalyst Sports provides community-based adaptive adventure sports for people with physical disabilities. Their Atlanta adaptive cycling program includes group rides, adaptive bike fittings, rentals and opportunities to volunteer.
Website:
catalystsports.org
Adaptive Cycling:
catalystsports.org/cycling
Atlanta Programs:
catalystsports.org/atlanta
@catalystsports5163
🚲 CYCOLOGY BIKE SHOP
Cycology Bike Shop is located in Hiram, Georgia near the Silver Comet Trail and organizes regular community rides, including Tuesday and every-third-Saturday trike rides.
Website:
cycologybikeshop.com
Group Rides & Events:
cycologybikeshop.com/articles/events-pg176.htm
🌲 SILVER COMET TRAIL
The Silver Comet is a 61.5-mile paved rail trail stretching across northwest Georgia and connecting at the Alabama state line with the Chief Ladiga Trail.
Paulding County Trail Information:
paulding.gov/1028/Silver-Comet-Trail-Information
00:00 An Early Morning With Catalyst Sports
00:48 The Van Is Missing!
01:59 Adaptive Cycling With Catalyst
02:36 18 Riders Hit the Trail
02:59 Inside Catalyst's Mobile Bike Operation
04:44 Riding the Silver Comet Trail
06:23 Becoming a Recumbent Trike Nerd
07:02 How I Film a Group Ride
08:01 I Broke My Gimbal!
08:31 What Happened to the Van?
12:06 Let's Keep Riding
12:49 Chasing Charlie
14:23 Meeting the Cycology Bike Shop Crew
16:35 This Ride Got Longer Than Expected
17:05 Turning Around at 21.9 Miles
18:04 Thoughts on the Silver Comet Trail
18:55 A Memorial Along the Trail
19:47 The Final Miles
20:04 43+ Miles Later...
🚐 VAN & TRIKE TOUR
I’m traveling around the United States in my self-built camper van, visiting recumbent trike shops, manufacturers, cycling organizations and riders — and exploring some great places to ride along the way.
Follow the entire journey here on JaYoe.
加油! Add fuel to life.
@azubrecumbents @catalystsports5163
What happens when you put a big group of recumbent trikes, handcycles, adaptive bikes and a few determined cyclists together on one of Georgia’s best rail trails?
You end up riding a LOT farther than expected. 😂
In this episode of the Van & Trike Tour, I’m riding Georgia’s beautiful Silver Comet Trail with the crew from Catalyst Sports — an organization helping people with physical disabilities get outside and experience adaptive sports.
We started the morning with around 18 riders and a huge variety of bikes, trikes and adaptive cycles. Catalyst provides adaptive equipment, fittings, rentals and supported group rides, giving riders who might otherwise have difficulty accessing cycling an opportunity to get out on the trail.
And what a trail to do it on.
The Silver Comet Trail is a 61.5-mile paved rail trail running from Smyrna, Georgia to the Alabama state line, where it connects with Alabama’s Chief Ladiga Trail. Long forest corridors, old railroad bridges, plenty of shade and relatively gentle grades make this an incredible place to spend a day on three wheels.
Along the way we also crossed paths with riders from Cycology Bike Shop in Hiram, Georgia. They organize regular group rides on the Silver Comet, including trike rides — and naturally, our groups started mixing together.
What began as a relatively casual morning ride eventually turned into roughly 44 miles for me.
There were beautiful trails, drone flights, new friends, a broken camera gimbal, some serious miles… and unfortunately, my van was sitting in a repair shop through the whole thing.
Just another day on the Van & Trike Tour.
🚴 CATALYST SPORTS
Catalyst Sports provides community-based adaptive adventure sports for people with physical disabilities. Their Atlanta adaptive cycling program includes group rides, adaptive bike fittings, rentals and opportunities to volunteer.
Website:
catalystsports.org
Adaptive Cycling:
catalystsports.org/cycling
Atlanta Programs:
catalystsports.org/atlanta
@catalystsports5163
🚲 CYCOLOGY BIKE SHOP
Cycology Bike Shop is located in Hiram, Georgia near the Silver Comet Trail and organizes regular community rides, including Tuesday and every-third-Saturday trike rides.
Website:
cycologybikeshop.com
Group Rides & Events:
cycologybikeshop.com/articles/events-pg176.htm
🌲 SILVER COMET TRAIL
The Silver Comet is a 61.5-mile paved rail trail stretching across northwest Georgia and connecting at the Alabama state line with the Chief Ladiga Trail.
Paulding County Trail Information:
paulding.gov/1028/Silver-Comet-Trail-Information
00:00 An Early Morning With Catalyst Sports
00:48 The Van Is Missing!
01:59 Adaptive Cycling With Catalyst
02:36 18 Riders Hit the Trail
02:59 Inside Catalyst's Mobile Bike Operation
04:44 Riding the Silver Comet Trail
06:23 Becoming a Recumbent Trike Nerd
07:02 How I Film a Group Ride
08:01 I Broke My Gimbal!
08:31 What Happened to the Van?
12:06 Let's Keep Riding
12:49 Chasing Charlie
14:23 Meeting the Cycology Bike Shop Crew
16:35 This Ride Got Longer Than Expected
17:05 Turning Around at 21.9 Miles
18:04 Thoughts on the Silver Comet Trail
18:55 A Memorial Along the Trail
19:47 The Final Miles
20:04 43+ Miles Later...
🚐 VAN & TRIKE TOUR
I’m traveling around the United States in my self-built camper van, visiting recumbent trike shops, manufacturers, cycling organizations and riders — and exploring some great places to ride along the way.
Follow the entire journey here on JaYoe.
加油! Add fuel to life.
@azubrecumbents @catalystsports5163
