Training wheels (you know, for kids)

[DirtDiva]

I got my first real bike for my fourth birthday. I was soooo excited! She was pink and blue with a basket and a bell and streamers and I'd been looking at her longingly in the toy-shop for months. The training wheels were great for going in a straight line, but they sucked for cornering. It took me a few months to work up the courage to have them taken off and just ride the bike, but I remember being surprised that it was actually easier to turn around without 'em.

I don't know that that's at all relevant to your question; I just wanted to reminisce...