Mounting
This might be another random question, but how do people get on their bikes when loaded up!?
I have a CCM 404 which has a fairly high seat height. Swinging a leg over is normally fine, but at the weekend I loaded the bike up and went and tested all my new gear. With luggage on the back, I had to 'step' stright over the bike rather than swinging my leg around (as the luggage was now smugly sitting there watching me struggle). This resulted in a muddy seat as I scraped my boots on it. I also nearly dropped the bike once, and that was on a smooth flat surface. Luckily there were no overstrained muscle groups...however that is also a hazard I would be keen to avoid.
My question is, therefore, what is the trick to getting on? Has anyone got any clever tips to this simple question or do I just need to stretch before mounting?
Cheers,
Chris
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