Free-Wheeling.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVII, Issue XIII, 28 September 1901, Page 618

Free-Wheeling.

What is the liest position for the feet when free-wheeling is a point not yet definitely decided. It is not likely to be, because this is a matter on which every rider must be hisow n judge. The best -looking pose, especially for ladies, is what is known as the “ quarter-to-three” position, so that the pedals are horizontal. But this attitude is rather tirfng, and, in coasting over jolty ground, is inclined to make you lose the pedals. The “six o’clock” position is one that, I think, the majority of men prefer, because they obtain a rest by putting some of their weight on the bottom pedal. But a long coast in this position tires the bent leg, ami it is necessary to change the attitude. Besides, the “ six o’clock ’’pose is not pretty. Probably the most serviceable attitude is the “ five-past-seven. ” It is an easy attitude, looks well, and, if you have a back-pedalling brake, you are ready to gently but quickly apply it.