That is funny! I guess all you can do at a time like that is stand up & take a bow. :-)
>From: WTrikerider@cs.com
>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>Subject: [CR]re: Silly moments
>Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 07:02:32 EDT
>
>My silly moment was in 1974 0r 1975. It was winter at a monthly meeting of
>the Denver Wheelmen. I've been asked to show the members my new Ken Rogers
>racing trike. I make my presentation explaining the technical stuff like
>components, axle arrangement, advantages ( you can't fall over while riding
>on ice) etc..
> Then someone asks me to ride it. Not a problem. I mount the trike I
>ride around the room. I demonstrate the turning technique. I turn on a
>dime.
>I ride on two wheels. I go backwards. I feel self-conscious with all of
>these hardcore roadies watching. Oh well, show and tell is over, time to
>get
>off. I loosen the straps, place one foot on the floor and swing the other
>over the saddle. But... My foot gets caught on the saddle and I fall on
>my
>butt with the trike on top of me. Blue frame, white tape, red face; the
>red,
>white and blue; laughter all aroundbecause of pride and an old shoe.
>
>Paul Patzkowsky (snowed in Denver)