This evening I took my DH, my dog and my bike for a walk. I want Maudie to get used to walking beside my bike before we begin our roadwork program and so I walked the bike; DH walked Maudie. A few times, for a few yards or so, I'd ride slowly and they'd jog alongside.

I asked only that it be fun and safe for her and she not chase or "head" my bike. Maudie, genius that she is, did great. She positioned herself next to me --almost in heel position (her shoulder lined up with my leg) and focused on staying close. And she thought it was great!! I think we're going to have alot of fun..

But I found it really hard to stay in a straight line going at the proper, rather slow, speed to match her trot. I was drawing big "S"s all over the road!!

After we got home, I went out by myself and tried to stay in the straightest line I could..
I don't know if it's me or the structure of the bike (sitting back from the handlbars on the foot forward bike) but it was impossible.

Here's what I'm hoping...It's just because I'm just returning to riding after a long hiatus and that's it simply a matter of time and practice.

Do you have any tips to help me keep my little bike going straight ahead?
Is this a dumb and obvious question?