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Why do people not use the gears on their bikes? Spent a lot of time this weekend getting trainees to understand what gears are for and to use them; including one, very likable, woman who arrived on her new Pashley having never changed it out of third gear. Not surprisingly, having attempted to get up a hill, she arrived on foot pushing it. A quick flick of the lever and suddenly she realises that cycling isn't half as difficult as she thought. And another trainee with 18 gears to choose from and only one had ever been used. Again, a few minutes getting her to experiment and she's away.