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RIght this afternoon some one saw my bike and said I really should get some foot retention, and get rid of my back brake!
So after fighting to remove on grip from the handle bar, one back brake lighter quick stop at the bike shop, and equipped with some straps, I set of on my commute home. and WOW did I fly what a difference foot retention make!!! Also to resist the pedals everything just great, a little scary to start but still great.
It was like rediscovering the joy of cycling for the first time again. Scary but really exiting all at the same time. I even tried to skid a little when I got home on a parking lot. They were pathetic little wannabee skids, but hopefully a bit more practice and i'll get there!!