After a slow start Joshua has mushroomed in confidence, taking to his solo like the proverbial duck to water. The turning point came during a bitter, frustrated diatribe a week or so back, protesting he couldn't ride (unaware he was coasting along on his own steam!).
Formative wobbles long forgotten, fluidity flows fertile along the lanes and with it the elevation of his confidence when negotiating speed humps and similar obstacles. Grass and green lane have given rise to scenes lifted straight from the keystone cops but his tenacity on wet tarmac is heartening. Manoeuvres and a general sense of road awareness show surprising maturity too, while stopping is generally a controlled, graceful affair.
Despite early reservations, the bud brake (linked system) modulator has certainly helped, along with dialing the levers a little closer. A rummage through the spares bin has unearthed some unwanted components which will be passed on and the proceeds ploughed into a new DSLR camera body.
Despite early reservations, the bud brake (linked system) modulator has certainly helped, along with dialing the levers a little closer. A rummage through the spares bin has unearthed some unwanted components which will be passed on and the proceeds ploughed into a new DSLR camera body.
Well folks, you'll have to excuse us-he's just applied his chosen sticker set either side of the top tube and I'm flying to Southern Germany, the home of Euro bike, gap-filler sausage and the dubious delights of techno.
