Changing Direction
Changing direction can involve turning or steering. Turning is a technique where the athlete turns the handlebars to change the direction of travel; this technique should only be used at lower speeds. Turning is a more basic skill that allows your athlete to change direction at low speeds. Steering is an intermediate skill where the athlete uses weight transference of the hips in the saddle (or leaning), rather than the handlebars, to change direction at higher speeds.
Steering on a tricycle can be a challenging task. As with a bicycle, the method is to stop pedaling, transfer weight to the inside pedal and get as much weight to the inside of the cycle as possible. The tendency is for the inside back wheel to lift off the ground and cause the tricycle to tip over. Getting the rider used to this light feeling on the inside wheel is good as long as he/she knows that tightening the corner or increasing the speed will cause a crash.
