A Woo Hoo moment for me!

[Running Mommy]

WHOO HOO! I remember when I finally got that figured out. My husband used to torment me about my poor bike handling skills cause I couldn't do that... greeerrrrr I showed him!
Now I have rear bottle holders behind my seat. I still have issues w/ those sometimes. Esp. on the tri bike cause it's very squirrely.

[slinkedog]

Thanks to everyone for your shared joy on my behalf.

I really have felt like a major doofus for not being able to do this, so I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who has struggled with the drinking-whilst-operating-a-moving-two-wheeled-conveyance issue. I was sure I was going to have to get a Camelbak, and I still may do it. But I'm glad to have the option of pulling my drink from my frame. Now I just have to practice.

SK, was that post charming and elegant enough for you? You are certainly one of the most charming women I have had the pleasure of being hollered at while descending. How many chicks can you say that about???

[Geonz]

I got the Camelbak... but for a long ride I like to have Gatorade in the ol' bottle. It took a while to learn and I still don't like to do it if people are close, 'cause we had a nasty spill one year 'cause somebody dropped a bottle and then people braked and the group went down. (So if somebody drops their bottle in a group, just keep on riding - it will usually scoot out of the way even if you hit it.)
I just got a new camelbak from ebay for $20 ... Hi-Viz... I look like a rolling School Patrol Wannabee.... but you can SEE ME!

[SadieKate]

slinke, I guess it is a good thing for me to be behind the two-wheeled conveyance of yours - you can't see me spitting and drooling pink stuff all over the place. Of course, maybe if I hold my pinky up at the same time, Miss Manners will approve.

Truthfully, keep practicing because this skills will make you feel just that much more secure in all situations. Your grace, poise and elegance will be apparent to all.