My question is, can you teach an old broad to ride a new bike? The jury is still out, but after an initial boost from Tim and the boys, I got out on it for about an hour. It was a bit rocky at times with several near crashes and getting on is one of the hardest parts. You can't push off, you can't stand up for a few minutes while you get going, you need to get a foot on the pedal, push it hard enough to get your balance and not wobble the steering wheel so much that you lose your balance again while you get the other foot up. The steering is different because your centre of gravity is different due to the smaller tire, and the fact that it is behind your pedals. Even stopping is so different from an upright bike, its quite amazing. I tried starting on the slightest grade, and that's just not happening yet...patience will be the key! Most importantly, it's extremely comfortable.
Thanks for the opportunity to try this out. Thanks for delicious healthy food. Thanks for "the second best exotic marigold hotel". It was a great day.
Love, elly
Oh, THATkind of recumbent bike! Mine sits in the basement and I have to imagine a route that is more interesting than the wall and ceiling in the basment! I admire your willingness to tackle something new like this. You will succeed!
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Sounds like a hoot! And if it's comfortable to boot, you may be on to something. And I'm pretty sure you got lots of learning capacity in you yet. Game on!
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Peter
And I think it's freakin fabulous that a 60 year old woman has decided to try something totally different and challenging!
ReplyDeleteI also think that your devoted readers deserve a picture of you on this thing eh??
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