Did driving put an end to your cycling days?

[LotusOmega375D]

Like all kids I had a few bicycles during my childhood. But once I had progressed from a Raleigh Commando to a Raleigh Arena I set my sights firmly on motorized transport. That odd in-between age of 16 was spent on a Yamaha TY50 motorbike and then at 17 it was straight into a car. That was 25 years ago now and I genuinely cannot recall having ever ridden a bicycle or motorbike since. I certainly haven't owned either during that time.

I guess I could be a good example of that old saying that you never forget how to ride a bicycle! However, now that my kids are growing up I fear that this will very soon be put to the test.

Did any other PH'ers hang up their bike pump at 17?