A coulpe of years ago, I was seven miles from home and riding my roadie when I came across a boot fair, among the stalls was a bike that really was too much of a bargain to turn down, being sold as a non runner. ( I did have a nodding aquaintance with the seller through work, so new where I could find him if I found the bike to be stolen ) Having exhausted all options, delivery, collection by family/friend, locking it up and coming back for it, I was lumbered with the 2 bikes to get home ! I pushed the bikes out of the fair wondering how long the walk was gonna take me. As it happened, the way home began on a cycle path with a gentle slope downwards. Without giviing much thought to what I was about to do, I leant my new aquisition against a lamp post, and took a few paces back. I mounted my roadie, gently pushing off and as I came level with the other bike, grabbed the handlebars, keeping my forward momentum, and before I knew it I was rolling along with my left hand steering my roadie and my right hand holding and steering the new one. I was able to go up and down my triple front gears and brake my roadie, as well as steer and brake the extra bike. With a mix of cycle paths, pavements and footpaths, I made my way home without putting a foot down. If I needed to stop, I was able to lean slightly towards the spare and keep my feet on the pedals. I didnt travel at much more than walking pace, but it got me and both bikes home without any problem at all. It actually felt very stable. I dont make a habit of doing this, but have done it a couple of times since and have always felt quite safe in doing so. I certainly wouldnt want to pick up any speed, nor ride on the road, but it is a solution. As it happened, the bike simply needed a new freewheel and a bit of T L C , and I made a nice little profit when I sold it on.
