Oh I can help with that as that was my primary means of transport in 1968 and 1969. Natural instinct was to hold on tight. (Cycle helmets weren't thought of, although some motorbike riders perhaps did use a skid lid.)
Sram! I did the ridelondon thing today and included a ride from home to the start. So 128 miles into the 130 my doubletap shifter snapped off! I suppose it is whole new shifter time rather than just the aluminium lever?
I find a selection of YouTube videos give the right answer. Park tool videos are comprehensive, also most of the independent ones are good.
My latest YouTube rabbit hole is "Always Another Adventure" He's a cyclist in the Highlands.
Me! I'm looking forward to giro time. Curiously I loved watching the US Masters, then the snooker, ignored most of the football, but the giro is gonna be a daily dose of happiness for 3 weeks.
Having mown the lawn, I have realised it is now springtime. I hadn't noticed due to the recent rainfall landing on my bike hat every time I pop outside.
Anyway, I've got the Parry Nice ITV4 highlightsset up on series record and will enjoy watching Alaphilippe and his buddies pedalling about.
Hi, always happy to wax lyrical about this one. Do a bit of practice, get started early and keep moving is the best advice. Oh, make sure you know where the water taps are as you'll need them.
https://muddymoles.org.uk/rides/sdwiad-completing-a-challenge