COLORS AND TRADEMARK QUESTIONS
What is the difference between Colors and Trademarks?
Am I required to wear TRI colors?
Can a member of TRI display the colors anyway they like?
Can a member put the colors on different items?
How can a group use the colors?
What if I, or my group wants to sell trademarked products at a profit?

ORGANIZATIONAL QUESTIONS
What are the mission, purpose and goals of TRI?
What about 'Attitude'?
Where can I learn more about operating my trike safely?
What about my freedom to choose about helmets and other stuff?
What is TRI's Motto?
Doesn't GWRRA have a trike special interest group and if so, what's the difference?
What does TRI call a trike?
Doesn't TRI recognize sidecars or 'added wheels' kits?
TRI is AMA Chartered, does that mean that TRI membership equals AMA membership?
How is TRI organized?
What's the difference between the TRI 'Organization' and a "club"?
How are we heard if we can't vote?
TRI is a non-political and non-religious group?
What about alcohol and drugs?
Why doesn't TRI have 'Officers'?
Where does the leadership come from?
Who do I contact for questions and information about TRI Leadership?
How can I form a TriGroup?
Can I combine a TriGroup with my existing chapter or club group?

QUESTIONS ABOUT TRI PUBLICATIONS
Can I contribute to TRIKES! ?
Is there a TRI member directory?

MARKETING QUESTIONS
How can my business be involved with TRI?

MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS
Does TRI discriminate?
No. Membership is open to all eligible persons without discrimination toward race, color, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical disability or medical condition, national or ethnic origin or citizenship.

What types of membership are there and how much are they?
There is only one class of membership in TRI. The standard membership fee is $20 for a single membership or $ 30 for a couple. Click Here for more member info.

We're not married, are we a couple?
Yes, whether you're living together or not. However, your benefits and member communications only go to one address, so unless we're told otherwise, this is the first name on the application.

There's no 'Family' Membership?
Families are welcome, but there's no single membership fee covering the whole household and TRI's low membership fees are structured for singles or couples. Besides, your kids and grandkids 15 and under are usually free and welcome at TRI events.

What about business memberships?
Business people may join TRI as persons or may want to check out the TRI-STAR
( Supporting Trikes And Riders ) program which includes memberships.

What are the Founder's and Organizer's Groups then? Aren't these classes of membership?
These are standard memberships with special recognition as a result of an additional first-time help above the membership fee. This 'kick start' is appreciated with reserved member numbers, patches and recognition.

Since non-owners can't be volunteer group leaders; isn't that a 'class' of membership?
No, ownership of a trike is a qualifier for a leadership position because we feel that a leader should fully experience and understand triking. However, when TRI needs special talents and skills outside of a riding group, exceptions are possible.

Can a non-owner be involved as a staff person?
Yes, and the help is important and greatly appreciated.

Are there any other membership fees or dues?
No, there is only one membership fee and that entitles the member to participate with any TriGroup.

What do I get for my membership?
The member benefits are listed here. TRI will continue to pursue added benefits and upgrades to existing benefits.

What is the 'annual' term of my membership?
Your annual membership period begins when your fee is received. That will be your anniversary date.

Who do I contact about my membership application and records?
TRI Business Group Membership Services.

COLORS AND TRADEMARK QUESTIONS
What is the difference between Colors and Trademarks?
'Colors' is a term used in the motorcycling and triking world to refer to the organization's trademarks and symbols. TRI's symbols are protected by Trademark Law.

Am I required to wear TRI colors?
No, but we hope you do so with pride. Each group within TRI is free to choose the type and color of apparel they would like to use with the logo. If you choose to wear the colors, here is a guide to suggested usage.

Can a member of TRI display the colors anyway they like?
Not if the planned display disrespects the members of TRI. If there is any question regarding your planned usage, contact your next available leadership position for approval. As trademarks, we have every right to protect the usage.

Can a member put the colors on different items?
Providing any questionable usage has been properly settled, a member of TRI may display the symbols of TRI on all items of personal use.

How can a group use the colors?
A group in TRI may use the symbols on its publications, signs, banners and group flags and personal colors intended solely for use within the group. The items must also be offered to the group members at cost.

What if I, or my group wants to sell trademarked products at a profit?
A license is required. All inquiries should be directed to the Business Group.

ORGANIZATIONAL QUESTIONS
What are the mission, purpose and goals of TRI?
You can check that out here.

What about 'Attitude'?
TRI doesn't do 'attitude' and are proud to defy the public's stereotyped thinking towards 'bikers and trikers'. Our approach is through courteous intereaction with the general public, within the motorcycling community and definitely with each other. We're here to enjoy our fellowship and trust the AMA, our motorcycle rights group, to be our watchdog.

Where can I learn more about operating my trike safely?
The TRI Training Group is dedicated to this purpose. TRI realizes that trikes are different from motorcycles and has developed classes and courses just for trikers.

What about my freedom to choose about helmets and other stuff?
We are not the 'safety police' and we respect your personal freedom of choice. You will not be barred from any activities and your choice shouldn't be debated.

What is TRI's Motto?
Adventure, Fellowship and Knowledge.

I belong to a group with a trike special interest group, what's the difference?
The Special Interest Group serves a brand-specific and mostly a particular type of trike. TRI is a complete organization focused entirely on the world of triking with all brands and types included.

What does TRI call a trike?
A qualifying Trike is a three wheeled, street legal vehicle that has either the rear two wheels or the front two wheels permanantly altered

Doesn't TRI recognize sidecars or 'added wheels' kits?
For the sake of TRI's mission, purpose, goals and training we can only recognize the vehicles defined in the previous question.

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TRI is AMA Chartered, does that mean that TRI membership equals AMA membership?
Sorry, no. The AMA charter is about recognition of TRI as an organization and an opportunity for we trikers to enlist the aid of the most powerful legislative rights groups in the country. We do encourage your personal AMA membership.

How is TRI organized?
TRI is organized into 'groups', beginning with the local TriGroup which is comparable to a chapter in other organizations. Next is a Group I that serves the TriGroups within a defined geographic area such as a state or province. A Group II serves the Group Is within a larger defined geographic area such as a region or territory.

These groups are served by the TRIOperations Group headed by the Executive Director. Tri Training, Leadership appointments, organization wide programs and the chain of communication are coordinated by TRIOps. A Director heads each major service task.

Finally, there is the TRI Business Group, which centralizes and manages the nuts and bolts of office operations including maintenance of your membership and benefits.

What's the difference between the TRI 'Organization' and a "club"?
To start, let's make it clear we are not against clubs which work great for lots of folks….it's just that in our experience it's been proven that a 'non-club' system works better for us.

TRI is a social organization with professional management and knowledgeable volunteer leadership who deal with the details so the membership can enjoy the Adventure, Fun and Knowledge without stressing over debates, voting, legal protections, status and etc. Our leadership and business groups cover your back so you can have confidence that TRI will live up to your expectations.

How are we heard if we can't vote?
The military has a saying, "it's a dumb Lieutenant who doesn't listen to his Sergeants". TRI, which is in the 'business' of serving your expectations, knows where your ultimate vote is. So communication is most important and conversations, suggestions and consensus are effective.

When social groups get 'political' three things can occur: 1) Everyone is so much in agreement that a formal vote is a waste of time. 2) When a very few disagree, the group takes sides and damages their fellowship over things they could just as easily talk through and 3) A minority can insist on parliamentary procedures that can hobble a group into inactivity.

TRI is a non-political and non-religious group?
TRI's common ground is the love of triking and fellowship derived from that. Our gatherings and activities should be a fun and pleasant experience for everyone. Political and religious beliefs are very personal and sometimes strongly held. Because of this, debating either issue is guaranteed to divide and disrupt a mixed social group and we would rather stick to what we agree on, which is our love of triking.

What about alcohol and drugs?
TRI's meetings and riding activities are alcohol free. We're not a bunch of blue-nosed teetotalers, but it just doesn't make any sense to put ourselves in harm's way and make a mockery of our own safety programs. For those who drink when not riding we appreciate responsible behavior. We are zero tolerance on illegal drugs.

Why doesn't TRI have 'Officers'?
We believe that using the 'officer' title for our leadership is somewhat misleading. These important positions are about service, communication and coordination much more than they are about 'authority'. Leaders in Tri are in reality officers of TRI; we just don't let them get a big head about it :>).

Where does the leadership come from?
TRI leadership comes from within the group. Preferably, a person voluntarily requests consideration for appointment. Sometimes the group suggests someone.

Who do I contact for questions and information about TRI Leadership?
That would be the TRIOperations Group, Director of Group Operations.

How can I form a TriGroup?
Congratulations for asking this question! It means that your proposed TriGroup has a leader-designate who is YOU? You will need 9 more members. The Director of Group Operations will walk you through the details.

Can I combine a TriGroup with my existing chapter or club group?
No. A TriGroup serves TRI members and triking only. There are also legal issues and benefits that require being exclusively chartered with Trike Riders International.

QUESTIONS ABOUT TRI PUBLICATIONS
Can I contribute to TRIKES! ?
Absolutely. Please feel free to contribute articles, news and photos to TRIKES!. Send submissions to: TRIKES!, 21423 N 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85027. See the TRIKES! page for samples and more info.

You may request a trial copy of TRIKES! for yourself and/or a friend along with some additional information about TRI. Click here to make that request.

Is there a TRI member directory?
Yes, it's called the TRIAD, for Trike Riders International Assistance Directory. It will be published and sent to all members in the winter months. All members, who want to, will have their name, city, state and phone number listed. You may list whatever assistance you want to extend to traveling members; anything from a chat over a cup of coffee to the hospitality of your home.

MARKETING QUESTIONS
How can my business be involved with TRI?
We have several opportunities and are busy developing others. Advertising space is available in TRIKES! and the TRIAD or may be part of a more comprehensive TRI-STAR package. Click here for detailed info.

Event vending and sponsorships are available along with mailing stuffers, website spots, envelope labels and etc. These opportunities are available individually or may be part of a more comprehensive TRI-STAR package. Click here for more info.