Learning to ride again at 67 - marvellous! Let me get you some pictures though? Testing the BVUK riding top for size!
History Lesson: https://bentupcyclingjournal.blogspot.co.uk/p/history-of-recumbent-bicycle.htbml
Saturday 19th August 2017
Not long to go before our Brighton departure. Out today for a short 44 mile ride on the Performer High Racer (more of a mid racer), fitted with the spare front 26" wheel. Conditions were reasonable, but with a strong West to North Westerly wind as we headed back. These conditions did not suit the accompanying group of df riders though, who at a sprightly 48 yrs and 60 yrs, could not match the aerodynamic advantage of the recumbent into the strong headwind. One of whom has pleaded with me not to dispose of the tourer, as the recumbent places me at an unfair advantage!
Uphill: Limited serious climbing exposure. The only problem hill is a short 25% or 1 in 4 climb on NCR 5 at Llandddulas quarry. Managed half of the climb and walked the top half - but so did the accompanying df rider come to that. No great shame on that.
On the Flat & Undulating: No contest really. Accelerates quickly and can be settled into serious pace. Can easily outpace my target group on the road bikes, whether carbon or otherwise.
Can honestly say that I am more than happy with the Performer.....excellent.
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