Am the only one who...

[Mad Doug Biker]

... Is predominantly right handed, but left legged/footed, so I always start peddaling/set off with my left leg (with everything else set up for a right hand).
I can't be the only only who does things like that 'backwards', surely?

I even remember getting into trouble for that at school as I 'shouldn't ever' use my left foot. It was unthinkable to my teacher that anyone would ever even consider it! 🙄😆

What other slightly odd things do people do on your bike?

 

[PeteXXX]

I'm generally right-handed but, in archery, my bows are left-handed. 🎯

 

[tyred]

I'm right-handed but left-footed too. I always start pedalling with my left foot.

I tried to change over to starting on my right foot following smashing my left ankle but couldn't manage it

 

[mustang1]

I used to be right handed but as a grew older I became more left handed to the point I do most things with my left hand except writing which is, well, with the right hand. However my handwriting improved over time with the left hand.

Now I'm trying to make myself right handed again.

But which legged am I? Idk.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I’m left handed, but do a few things right handed or footed. I’m ambidextrous when it comes to walking.

 

[ianrauk]

Right handed and clip in/unclip with my right foot, push off with my left foot.

You're not alone Doug, there's a lot of us out there the same.

 

[matticus]

... Is predominantly right handed, but left legged/footed, so I always start peddaling/set off with my left leg (with everything else set up for a right hand).
I can't be the only only who does things like that 'backwards', surely?

What a weirdo.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Thanks, I also do certain other things left handed, often without realising it, I am slightly ambidextrous anyway, but it is something I have never really improved on much, other than when I draw/colour/paint. Then you'll often see me do things left handed.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

What a weirdo.

I know, I know, hardly earth-shattering!

It is just that I actually got into trouble for it at school many, many years ago. Up until that point, it had never even occurred to me what I was doing because I had always done it, so it all just seemed so utterly bizarre to me that some would have a problem with it.

When playing Curling, which I also do, I have also fallen foul of this from certain coaches, because I slide on my left foot (for a right handed delivery)... But I'll then instinctively stand up on the 'dangerous' slippy foot, i.e. the left, causing some of the safety minded people to have kittens! 😆

You are meant to then kneel on the ice (but not for long enough to melt it) and change feet in an incredibly ungainly looking action, but me, all I do now is simply bring my feet together and stand, sometimes practically on tip - toes, distributing my weight as I do. Much more elegant and simple.

Totally wild, I know.

 

[Peter Salt]

My right foot is ~1.5 EU size smaller than my left. So I'm using different size cycling shoes.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

My right foot is ~1.5 EU size smaller than my left. So I'm using different size cycling shoes.

I have an orthotic splint as well, so getting shoes the right size for both feet can be... Interesting!

 

[Peter Salt]

I have an orthotic splint as well, so getting shoes the right size for both feet can be... Interesting!

If it's of any help: You can get two shoes in different size from Lake. They used to charge just an extra £10 for it. My LBS stocks them which makes it a lot easier too.

 

[Mrs M]

I write with my right hand.
Start off on the bike with left foot, also if walking with the bike it’s on the left. Did try bike on the right but fell over it!
Cup in left hand and knife and fork “wrong” way round.
😜

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

If it's of any help: You can get two shoes in different size from Lake. They used to charge just an extra £10 for it. My LBS stocks them which makes it a lot easier too.

Thanks, I'll remember that.

 

[numbnuts]

Right handed, but set off with my left leg
I get on and off a bike from the right side
I Shoot left handed as my right eye is knacked
I’m ambidextrous using hammer including a sledge hammer