Can tell you now that I do not walk a bike uphill. I don't care how slow I am- I will not walk. Those bikes get very heavy when being pushed and thanks to my Knees-I would not get very far if I had to.
Can remember a ride on the Tandem where we were overtaken by riders walking their bikes up a certain hill. We got to the top with legs still working and just took off. Those that had walked took a little rest before riding again. Mind you- it was on the gnarliest bit of trail that had the steepest slope on it and I looked at the trail and providing we could balance and not fall-I was not going to push that 55lb bike anywhere.
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How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
Spike Milligan