Pedalfaster:

I always start at the end of a climb so that gravity can work with me. I have done dead pulls up, but lately I have lost some of the old nerves. Once I get the front up, the rest sorta falls into place for me...until today. I can usually ride the length of the street in front of my house. Your wheels may have some lock on your pull...I ride 650c wheels so have ample room to turn. Prior to falling I was going to spin the front wheel around a bit, before landing. In the 1970's I could stand on my top tube with my bike in motion but would not even think to try that now...hubby says life insurance and disability frown on such acts of heroism.

Iru...ain't it amazing how fast they have gone from boy to young man. My son's voice has dropped, and he also has gigantic feet. Matter of fact I bought shoes for him yesterday that I am sure he will grow out of by November. I cringed when I saw one of your kids got hit by a firecracker. We ride alone alot and I always have this morbid fear some idiot is going to scare my guy away from the sport he is growing to love. Saved up all his "chore" money this summer to buy a new Bianchi frame, with all of the accessories! Since I am not working this summer we have become riding partners And yes, I to want a HOT bumper sticker...I'd even accept a hot for teacher bumpersticker!!

karen