Look Mom..... No hands!!!!

So..... two stories... first of all, my mom (who knows nothing about road bikes except that the tires are really small) asked me if I slowed down when I go through neighborhoods....after asking for a clarification, she thought that we rode at like 30-40mph.... she didn't realize how 'slow' that we actually go!

second story!!!!! I have been practicing riding without any hands on my handle bars... and I did it for like a whole 20 seconds!!! it was such a great feeling!!! Now only if I can become more comfortable with reaching my waterbottle.... :o

While I congratulate you for learning to ride without hands on bars - it's useful for that victory pose:D, or for putting on a jacket, or any other tricks, but only for pros - I would caution against reaching for your water bottle entirely hands-free. :D:D:D

In seriousness, it's a good exercise for balance but do it where you're safe.

Many, many years ago, when I was but a sprite on a 10-speed (remember those?), I could ride the whole 1.5-mile circuit of the trailer park where I lived - the road that went through it - speed bumps and all, with no hands.

Today, no longer a sprite and much more conscious of my own mortality after a couple of major wipeouts, I no longer try to ride with no hands. Especially since I'm on a mountain bike that likes to go boom.

But yeah, I'd love to experience that no-handed exultation across the finish line, but how embarrassing to throw my arms up in victory only to have the front wheel go wonky and crash hard in front of a few million spectators...ack.

Ha!

Roxy

thank you!!!

and the waterbottle comment... is not for grabbingn while not holding on... it's just grabbing it in general.... I'm so flattered that you thought that I was that amazing already!