Who We Are

Our Story: From Playground to Patent

It Started with a Dad Who Wanted to Play

Brothers Mike and Chris Trifaro never set out to revolutionize adaptive cycling. Mike, a physical therapist and father, simply wanted to keep up with his 7-year-old son Michael during big wheel rides at the park. Instead of standing on the sidelines, Mike envisioned getting exercise while playing alongside his son.

He turned to his brother Chris, a mechanic and machinist by trade with an idea. Together, they built the first NuvoTrike.

From Curiosity to Community

Something unexpected happened at the park. Parents kept approaching Mike, asking where they could buy their own tricycle. Recognizing they'd created something special, the brothers patented their design and partnered with manufacturers to bring the NuvoTrike to market.

A Purpose Emerges

When Mike and Chris brought the NuvoTrike to special needs fairs, everything clicked. As a physical therapist, Mike immediately understood the potential: here was a stable, comfortable option for people who wanted to ride but couldn't balance on two wheels. Therapists were excited. Parents were relieved. Most importantly, riders were thrilled.

Our Mission Today

The special needs community's enthusiastic response transformed the NuvoTrike from a fun invention into a mission. Mike and Chris found deep purpose in creating an affordable adaptive tricycle that helps people get exercise without worrying about balance, whether they're children in therapy programs, adults with mobility challenges, or parents who just want to ride alongside their kids.

Today, NuvoTrike is used in schools, therapy centers, and homes across the country. Every rider reminds us why we started: to help people experience the freedom, fun, and fitness that comes with cycling.