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My bike has been sold, I've been lucky up til now but it was getting too risky and too worrying for my family.

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Hi composter55

I am so sorry to hear that but it sounds like it was a sensible decision. Have you thought about using a tricycle, recumbent or otherwise?

Best wishes

Harriet

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Hi Harriet ,

Thanks for the idea, maybe in the future , not sure how I would feel with cars whizzing past me. I remember a scary rickshaw ride in Central London a few years ago. I think the exercise bike will get a dusting off shortly though

Andy

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Hi Andy

The exercise bike sounds great. It is so important to keep your leg muscles as strong as possible for as long as possible. I use a static pedalling machine daily.

Harriet

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