Originally Posted by Machka

I'm not dressed in cycling attire here because the picture was taken this evening in my garage, and it's COLD here right now, but it should give you some idea what I'm talking about.

I'm standing by my bicycle, facing my bicycle, with the top tube in front of me ... and I'm lifting my right leg and stepping, comfortably, over the top tube. Now normally I'd be a bit closer to the bicycle for this move ... but you get the idea.

I've been getting on my bicycle this way for years and years.
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