thanks so much for everyone who encouraged me to get rollers. I was able to do it within 3 minutes and am thrilled to death! it was the same feeling as learning to ride my bike for the first time. I recommend them to anyone–what fun!!
thank you thank you–kittycat
PS–i feel like a kid again! 
When you think it is time to ride one-handed, DON’T! Wait until you are sure it is time to ride one-handed, then DON’T. Once you no longer think it is a “good idea,” you are probably ready… That being said, if you want to try before then, just have some foam on either side…
Congratulations…
Way to go Kitty Cat… My first time on rollers ended I wound up on my butt feeling rather silly. However, I think you might have got a dose of what Tom D calls the “beginners mind”… it’s great to hear that you’re enjoying yourself.
Have fun!
until there are pictures, it didn’t happen.
Laying empty wine bottles side by side in a ladder is not the same thing as rollers.
Good for you . I knew you could do it.
Thom
crap! that’s hilarious, because one handed is actually how I did it…LOL!!! i had one hand up in the air by my shoulder, ready to grab the door way in case i needed to. i was just doing it like that and then decided to put my hand down to shift, and then just hung out with both hands in the drops…
my husband was standing there and he was making me laugh–neither of us could stop laughing, and inside i felt so nervous, but just wanted to do it and not pussy foot around. (i’n thrilled by a little bit of danger…lol)
i wish i had it on tape it was really funny. would have been funnier had i busted my ass…but just give me some time for that one. HAHA!!
Laying empty wine bottles side by side in a ladder is not the same thing as rollers.
Yeah… I was going to ask if it had a wine holder.
i’ve had less than 4 glasses of wine in the last month! lol…i know i have alot to live down though. i’ve gotten more serious about coffee and tea, and now root beer…man that stuff is to die for!
Wait until that first time you go aero on them.
Whatever you do, don’t look down at your front wheel. I usually put a movie or MSNBC on while I ride rollers. Next thing you know you will be watching The Hard Road and Pro while you ride. You will find yourself picking up the pace when they send breakaways up the road or sprint at the end. Good luck.
About 12 years ago I said to hell with the rollers and bought the Kreitler fork stand for my rollers!! : )