Thom took this picture while riding one handed in front of me. Why good bike handling skills are important - PICTURES!!!!
The Ups of Ebbet's Pass
And the downs...
These two were taken on the same corner.
There's a short write up and more photos on our website.
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06-19-2007, 03:51 PM #1
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Look Ma! No Hands!
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06-19-2007, 04:44 PM #2
listen to the bees
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Ultra cool!!!!
Beautiful Rivendell Legolas.
Hey what's the thing on top of your bars- a laser gun or somethin'?
What a great ride that looks to be. How hot was it? I notice major water being packed....
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06-19-2007, 05:00 PM #3
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Nice pics!! Looks like a fun trip. There are some nice "hills" out here in Colorado if you ever find your way out here
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06-19-2007, 05:43 PM #4
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It was in the upper 80s. We weren't sure how far we were going to go, and there is nothing out there. I drank all the water in my camel back. That was my first road ride with it. I use it all the time on my mountain bike. I wasn't thrilled to have the weight on my back, but it was nice to know I had oodles of water.
The thing on my handlebars is a GPS.
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06-19-2007, 06:09 PM #5
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I can't do that yet
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06-19-2007, 06:23 PM #6
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Pretty much once you figure out the balance you are good to go. I had to figure out what to do with some top weight I didn't have when I was 10
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I can't do that yet , but now I am able to ride hands free like I did back then. Nothing like V though!
Veronica- that looks really pretty, where there any cars?Amanda
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06-20-2007, 04:11 AM #7
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Great Pics V. I have a sleeveless jersey almost like yours. and the bike is lovely and the scenery-WoW! Jenn
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06-20-2007, 04:42 AM #8
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Great Pics V!
It looks like a perfect day
Blue sky, sunshine, a clear road......
very very nice
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06-20-2007, 06:45 AM #9
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okay (giving in to peer pressure) I took my hands off the handlebars this morning for 1/2 of a second
phew.
maybe i'll try a little longer another time.
Lovely pictures!
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06-20-2007, 08:34 AM #10
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Wheeeee!!!! I'm flying!!!!
There is something....liberating...about riding no-handed.
Plus...it's great for stretching out the creaky back muscles on a long ride.
..and for the really brave and skilled, for taking off the jacket after you warm up without bothering to stop, slipping off the arm-warmers, unwrapping that Cliff bar, etc., etc.2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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06-20-2007, 06:31 PM #11
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WOW! Those are just the coolest pictures!
I just keep telling myself..."I am the Tortise; slow and steady finishes the race." I am the Tortise, coo coo ca choo.
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