Well, Mr. Frosty has been metaphorically baptised
He is fun! He is a smilemobile!
Different experience to cycling an upright bike. Totally different. The gears
need adjusting properly - a job for Vernon this afternoon. I'm slower on Mr.
Frosty than on Gino. However, it is strangely comforting to be cycling
extremely slowing and knowing that I won't fall off if I don't unclip *now* ;-)
Different muscles being used in the legs, or the same muscles in a different
way - not sure which as yet. My legs are more tired, but there is absolutely no
workout on the upper body, as the steering on Mr. Frosty is so incredibly
light. You literally just have to be lightly touching the steering. Also, I'm
not breathing so heavily. I suspect this is due to the seating position, not
being as hunched over, so the lung space is not as constricted as on a normal
bike.
I am decidely slower going up any sort of incline but coming down is sheer fun
- fast, low to the ground, it's like having one's own personal rollercoaster.
Mr. Frosty is a smilemobile - he illicits huge grins from passing motorists,
causing them to beep their horns in a remarkably friendly manner, with drivers
grinning inanely and waving. Kids hang out of the windows of cars, waving and
calling out "Merry Christmas!" at the top of their voices. I do think that
having my windsurfer flag on was a humorous touch. I *think* drivers give me
more room and they don't seem to mind waiting until I've gone by, when
required. This waiting was accompanied with huge grins, waves and yet more
"Merry Christmas!" and the odd "That looks like fun!"
headwinds?? What's those? ;-) Certainly the headwinds today weren't as
bothersome as I'd expect them to be if I'd been on Gino.
Eye-level - well, it's sort of like viewing the world from child's height, but
that's not a problem as yet.
Festive cheers, helen s
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