Commuting to work on a lightly used bike path means I can play like a kid again, like seeing how long I can ride no-handed. It’s more challenging as a grown-up with a heavy laptop bag hanging on one side of my rear rack.
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jillycube
February 21, 2013 at 1:22 pm
I still can’t get over being afraid of doing the no-hands riding thing TTATT
ladyfleur
February 21, 2013 at 1:49 pm
It helps if you find a quiet spot like the Guadalupe Trail where if you swerve it’s not a problem. Also, I recommend shifting up to a slightly harder gear. The extra resistance makes it easier to balance.
Richard Masoner (@cyclelicious)
February 21, 2013 at 4:53 pm
I challenge you to a no hands race on the GRT! Last to crash wins!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDpOodzY9Zc
ladyfleur
February 21, 2013 at 4:57 pm
No way. You’d win for sure. Unless maybe we put a big heavy bag on one side of your bike too.
I don’t think I’d dare that steep descent under 880 with or without the bag. Would you?
Richard Masoner (@cyclelicious)
February 21, 2013 at 5:01 pm
That new bollard at 880 makes things interesting for sure.
ladyfleur
February 21, 2013 at 5:03 pm
The new bollard is evil enough on its own. I don’t quite get the point of it since there are bollards up top on the road. Maybe it will keep out cop cars I’ve seen coming down that hill before.