| Re: Bloodied but Unbowed - My first bike ride!
The Historian wrote:
> My Trek and I went for a ride today. Other than practice in Bikesport's
> parking lot, this was my first real ride. It took me about ten minutes
> to get underway, and at first I could stay balanced for only a few feet
> at a time. The length of time I could spend underway grew, however, and
> by the end of my ride I could travel several hundred feet without
> stopping.
Sounds like you're making progress. I think the main thing is to relax
and just go with the flow. Assuming the bike is adjusted properly and
comfortable to ride, my only suggestion would be to start off in a
fairly low gear (which will help you accelerate and get your balance
quicker). It's hard to balance at very slow speeds.
Art Harris
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