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From: rjr@spuxll.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: One-handed riding?
Message-ID: <511@spuxll.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 22-Jun-84 11:04:08 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jun 22 11:04:08 1984
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I commute approx 50 miles each way, and on a nice day,(rare in N.J.) I take
my honda cb750 to work. One thing I have noticed in passing other cyclists
is their tendency to ride with one hand. (the other resting on their lap)
I tried this myself, but at speeds of over 60 I just did not feel
comfortable unless both were holding on. (We're on a 3-lane highway).
Does anyone out there have a rational explanation as to why anyone would
want to ride one-handed? 
I thought it might avoid some back strain on a long trip, but the posture
remains about the same as the throttle hand is still holding on.
Are these guys just crazy or what?
Thanx,
Bob