Can you cycle no handed ?

[NormanD]

Of course I can cycle no handed ... How else am I going to text, listen to music, read a map, also eat my fish n chips and drink my pop at the same time with my hands on the bars? .. bars are so over rated!

 

[old bell]

I can't even reach for a drink when riding let alone ride no hands.

However, when I was a lad I did it all the time.

 

[sdr gb]

I used to do it often as it was a useful skill to be able to remove arm warmers without stopping and be able to have a bit of a stretch. It's very rare I do it now as there are to many potholes waiting to catch you out.

 

[subaqua]

yes and pedalling but not great on speedbumps . MTB and road bike cleated on both. don't do it often in London though.

 

[alci4]

i could on my old apollo mountain bike but on my G.T. XCR and my Voodoo Bokor no it's like the steering is too light

 

[Breedon]

i can but only do it on a back road to ease of my bad back or aching shoulders

 

[TheDoctor]

I can on most of my bikes. It's still something of a challenge on the Brompton.

 

[Matthew_T]

I am incredibly stable on my road bike so often find myself adjusting my jersey and gloves whilst sitting upright, no handed.

 

[Paul.G.]

Its hard to answer this without sounding like a big headed a*se, which I'm not but as we are being honest, I can cycle for miles up and down hill no handed. It's a childish thing really and something I do regurlarly just for the fun but only when I'm on my own (dont want to look like a show off) and only when its safe - obviously

 

[Katherine]

Yes, only do it when I'm on my own. Useful for eating and drinking, blowing my nose and enjoying the scenery.

 

[uclown2002]

Holy Thread Resurrection!!

 

[MontyVeda]

the oldies are the best.

could do on my old 'racer'... not a chance on my current MTB.

 

[nappadang]

I surprised myself with this. I used to be quit adept as a kid. I have only been cycling less than a year (again) but I've picked it up again really well. I'm better on the mountain bike as the pot holes are a lot more forgiving with shocks etc.

 

[cosmicbike]

Not tried in 20 years and too chicken to try. Now 1 handed, that I can do.

 

[Spoked Wheels]

I can do it for a while but then my saddle becomes very uncomfortable after a few minutes. I don't do much though, a few stretches and rest the hands for a bit I guess.

On a bike with a Brooks B17 I can go for miles.