These ladies are - no, correction, were total novices ... quite
literally beginning at the very beginning but equally very determined
and all succeeded irrespective of whatever had held them back previously.
Generally middle aged although there are exceptions, the fear factor is quite high!
Where
possible, whilst they gain their confidence as they find their centre
of gravity scooting around, the pedals should be
removed (or folded down on a folding bike, which works equally well) .. having
then learned to ride solo, with time we then progress to doing ride outs either with Pedal
Back the Years or as part of 5 Miles to Fabulous
....
Starting at the beginning ...
Relaxing and taking stock of everything she's achieved ...
Batteries recharged, ready to go again ....
Nearly 2 hours and just over a mile later ..........
14.32hrs and sitting on a bike for the first time
14.39hrs
14.45hrs
14.49hrs - upping the anti ... solo
14.51hrs - success breaking all previous records., we have lift off in every sense!! Way to go ...
A week later in Penzance .....
Now try getting her off a bike ........ she's not the first to discover the social and fun aspect cycling and she won't be the last either!