A little about the BTW triking organization

We are a group of triking enthusiasts that belong to the greater organization called the BTW, short for "Brothers of the Third Wheel". The BTW is an international organization that was organized for the specific purpose of uniting trikers and is the major resource for triking information, as well as being a united voice when needed. The BTW is in it's 33nd year. Each individual chapter of the BTW has it's own calendar of events. A very good resource for information concerning these chapters as well as any of the other activities and resources of the BTW is published in a by-monthly publication called "Triker". This is a magazine that is professionally put together and does an excellent job of documenting about anything one would want to know about our organization and our trikes.

Trikers and their Trikes

The BTW roots began better than 30 years ago, when a bunch of guys began converting VW cars into trikes. Other trikes were later being built using others resources such as V8 engines etc. And from that time, interest in trikes has continually increased and now today many manufacturers has joined in producing quite a variety of trikes to include the growing popularity of trikes with two wheels in front and have taken the lead in trike sales. So today, where ever there is a triking event, one will see many different styles & types of trikes, from the ones that are built by individuals to include those that are bought from dealers. And, they are all, without question, a lot fun to ride. But also take notice that trikes are only a part of this excitement, the greater adventure is realized in our "family of trikers" that clearly defines the addition of our chosen family. And the personalities that enclose this group of enthusiasts are numerous. And enclosed within these personalities is found the "richness of our brotherhood" that draw us all together, as family, a family of trikers, experiencing that warm and most rewarding fellowship, each and every time we get together. Bottom line, were exciting and we're contagious!


The Kansas BTW

The Kansas BTW puts on one major event each year. This annual event is put on by the Kansas chapters and other members that's spread across the state. This event, has now relocated back to Camp Alexander. (check "Events" for details). The purpose for this annual event is to unite all Kansas members and to also get acquainted with other BTW members from other states that take in this event. Having that said, many of the BTW members reciprocate with other neighboring state & chapter events.




Kansas Chapters:

Kansas currently has three chapters. (listed below) The Southeast Kansas (SEK) Chapter puts on an annual event in Coffeyville each year in June. And they have monthly meetings. The East Central Kansas (ECKS) Chapter meets weekly for lunch at various places and the Open Prairie Trikers (OPT) has monthly meetings and weekly dining at various places. All posted on facebook.

Kansas BTW State Trike-in - Sept. 11th - 13th, 2024

The Kansas BTW State Trike-in will continue to be held at Emporia, at Camp Alexander, located on the east side of town.


The Kansas State BTW Raffle includes the three following items with the 1st. prize being, a Cannon Safari 12 gun safe. 2nd prize is a New Air Counter Top Ice Maker. And the 3rd prize is a Kel-Tek P17 22LR pistol. The suggested donation price for each ticket is $10 each or six for $50. The drawing will be held Sat. night at the campgrounds, Camp Alexander.

Cannon Safari fireproof 12 gun safe (1st Prize)

This Cannon Safari gun safe is fireproof, crafted from fire-resistant gauge steel, featuring an electronic lock with four locking bolts, it offers ample room for up to 12 guns while maintaining secure access. The internal hinges and solid steel construction guarantee durability and security, while the fireproof design withstands up to 30 minutes of extreme heat.

NewAir Counter Top Ice Maker (2nd Prize)

This NewAir Counter Top Ice Maker generate 28 lbs. of Ice in 24 Hours, Portable Design, with 3 Bullet Ice Cube Sizes, Convenient Rapid Ice Production, Insulated Storage. There's no learning curve here! Simply turn the unit on and choose your ice size. Clear indicator lights let you know when ice is ready and when you need to add water without any guesswork.


Kel-Tek P17 (3rd Prize)

The Kel-Tek P17 is a 22LR pistol, weighing less than 14-ounces fully loaded, having a 3.8” barrel, and concealable for pretty much anyone. The P17 also has a threaded barrel (1/2-28 TPI), Picatinny-style accessory rail, ambidextrous safety, ambidextrous magazine release and three (3) 16rd magazines. The P17 also has an excellent 3lb. trigger, a fiber optic front sight and adjustable rear sight. The overall length is 6.7” and height is 5.3” with a 1.2” width, weighing less than .7 lbs when unloaded. The Kel-Tek P17 is surprisingly easy to chamber with little recoil, a perfect choice to include those that struggle with chambering most other pistols and quite affordable for training.