I remember when Robyn and I first learnt to ride our bikes... before we started the racing club in Plumstead that ended with her high speed crash into the neighbour's wall, diving into the concrete looking like Peter Schmeichel himself! Our folks took us down to the then yet-to-be developed Chukker Road fields so that our landing was a little softer. P-J remembers wiping out many times before he mastered pedaling too.
And here comes Jorja dressed in her farm boots with her sweatshirt tied around her waist, with acres of open grassland but determined to learn on the gravel!
She's keen to learn but just getting her to consider two wheels instead of the four she's been used to, took over 7 weeks so far. Besides, how much fun can a pedal cycle be when you've got a motorized quad bike, battery-powered golf cart and mini Jeep to try out instead?
Turns out, when the power cuts and the fuel dries out - you'd better know some basic skills!
In the new week we'll try again, maybe with takkies on instead, and with the seat lowered a little. If nothing else, it's keeping her parents on the trot.
Feeling inspired, P-J took it for a spin on the way back to the gym and then gracefully wiped out on the damp grass when he tried to skid to a stop. Ouch!
And here comes Jorja dressed in her farm boots with her sweatshirt tied around her waist, with acres of open grassland but determined to learn on the gravel!
She's keen to learn but just getting her to consider two wheels instead of the four she's been used to, took over 7 weeks so far. Besides, how much fun can a pedal cycle be when you've got a motorized quad bike, battery-powered golf cart and mini Jeep to try out instead?
Turns out, when the power cuts and the fuel dries out - you'd better know some basic skills!
In the new week we'll try again, maybe with takkies on instead, and with the seat lowered a little. If nothing else, it's keeping her parents on the trot.
Feeling inspired, P-J took it for a spin on the way back to the gym and then gracefully wiped out on the damp grass when he tried to skid to a stop. Ouch!
Hopefully Pj's spill won't put Jorja off trying again.
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