Can you cycle no handed ?

[wakou]

I read this thread so I tried it on my Cx Tricross, no problem. On my MTB however, no chance, instant off.

 

[davefb]

now I've come back to cycling, no chance on my hybrid... i've tried a couple of times on some nice straights, but just wobbles

but as a kid, on my frankensteinesque bsa racer thing I used to go miles ( well 0.6 according to google ).... from school to home, corners and even kerbs... ( took a route that involved no junctions that involved needing to stop of course )..

 

[Night Train]

I can only just about manage one handed to indicate but not at the same time as looking over my shoulder.

It is much easier on a trike, with mirrors, and indicators.

 

[HovR]

A few days of practice, and I can now do it on my road bike as well! Not quite as far or fast as on my mountain bike, though.

 

[slowmotion]

My guess is that the lower the saddle is compared to the wheel axles, the easier it is.

Just guessing.

 

[skudupnorth]

I used to be able too when i was younger and had no fear,but now i think of what could happen if...........

 

[captain nemo1701]

I've done it since I was about 10. Some of you won't believe what I saw on the Bristol Railway path on my commute this morning. A cyclist in front was riding no-handed and I initially thought he was texting but as I passed, I saw he was rolling a ciggie!. Amazing how the tobacco didn't fly all over the place. Plus, we were approaching a bit of the path which suffers from the asphalt being pushed up by tree roots. I had to admire his skill

 

[Poacher]

Yes on the road bikes; never dared to try on the Brompton!

 

[Scousegaz]

No as I cant see the sense in cutting my hands off just to see if I can or cant

 

[deanE]

Reminds me of the childhood call "Look Dad, no hands", "Look Mum, no teeth".

 

[coffeejo]

There isn't an option for "Kind of: I'm learning"! (slowly) (with lots of wobbles)

 

[Dewi]

Used to do it all the time as a youngters on my racer so just went for it as a born again cyclist when I got a MTB a few years ago, it's just like riding a bike, you never forget. No problem doing it on the hybrid either, 99% confidence...

It's a handy skill for changing the battery on the MP3 player (left ear only) or taking off hat (when too hot) and putting my helmet back on

 

[Globalti]

I can on the MTB and the crosser thanks to the geometry but it doesn't feel very secure on the roadie, which is much less stable.

 

[007fair]

As a lad I could go for ages, bends, junctions, roundabouts... never came off.
I contemplated it the other day, and that's how far it went!

as above I could even do steep hils

I seem to have lost either confidence or balance - or both

 

[Dayvo]

I've been able to ride no hands on every bike I've ridden (must be a childish curiosity I have to see if it can be done).

Used to be able to track stand, and brake hard on the front brake, balancing at 60 degrees or so before carrying on riding. Haven't tried that for 35+ years and don't think I'll try, either.

I've NEVER been able to pull a wheelie; my last attempt, yonks ago, resulted in me going all the way back and whacking my head on the road. Lesson learnt!