Originally Posted by
surlycue
I'm no master multitasker but I often ride with a cup of coffee in one hand or put on my gloves mid-way through a ride. Chicago is more pothole than paved surface but I am able to ride without my hands on the bars for short spurts with no problems.
With fighting and/or singing 3 & 6 year olds on the back...?
Part of the issue may be that I'm so tall and have the seat post at full extension. And that I don't ride hands free that often period.
Gloves or coffee are easy. I did take my helmet off, remove a wool hat, and replace (and re clasp) my helmet while toting the boys on Sunday. Wearing gloves!
Jackets are much harder to manage, I think. I don't really even mess with that on my road bike. No arms-up finish line victories for me.