Bicycles - Cycling
Apr. 17 LN 1724 Look No hands! A new bicycle, called a recumbant has hit the world market and its so easy to ride that you can do it lying down. You simply lie back in the saddle with your legs stretched in front of you and grab the handle bars under the seat. The result is a more comfortable ride and the makers claim that it is easier to control than an ordinary bicycle and it goes faster. Bike Enthusiasts Tim Gartside and Melanie Ward are in training for the British recumbant bicycle speed trials, where they hope to reach speeds of up to 40 kilometers an hour. Melanie who is 28, and teaches English, says It took me an afternoon to get used to the recumbant position but now I love it. Its so comfortable its like sitting back in an armchair. Photo Shows Melanie Ward sitting pretty in the recumbant position
