Confessions of a cyclist
I have a confession to make. I never learned to ride a bike with no hands. I know, I know - but my brain just wouldn’t let me do it! Riding with no hands only works if you are going fast; and who wants to take their hands off the handlebars when you are going fast? That would mean losing all ability to brake and steer. It’s a stupid idea!
Well, now I’ve decided to learn. I realise it’s daft - a grown man learning to ride a bike with no hands - but I don’t care, I’m doing it. Because we’re not just talking about riding a bike with no hands, are we? We are talking about overcoming the fear that keeps you holding on for dear life. We’re talking about quietening the part of your brain that says “if I let go now it will all end it disaster!”
The faster your life seems to be going, the less likely you are to want to take your hands off the controls, but just like riding a bike, it’s probably the perfect time. You already know what I’m talking about. You are already thinking about the comfort zones you’ve built around yourself, and the security and stability you’ve been working so hard to maintain. You already know the areas where you need to stop trying to control everything and start taking some risks. On paper it might make no sense at all, but perhaps it’s time to stop rationalising everything and take a leap of faith.
As for me, I’m peddling as hard as I can, I’m riding as fast as I dare, and I’m taking my hands off the bars.
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