Although I haven't had a stroke, I've learned a little about balance. Have you had some balance physical therapy? Neurologists are often able to refer you to those who can help your brain re-learn and improve on balance-maybe yours could help with that. Hope you can keep biking!!![/QUOTE]
After a stroke at age 73, my wife also forgot how to stop on her bike and kept falling over. I kind of scratched my head and wondered what's going on? So I analyzed what I do intuitively when I stop my bike. How I push myself to the front of the seat, transfer all weight to my non dominant leg and peddle,straighten out my leg, take other leg off peddle to get ready to dismount, gently brake with rear brake ect... We practice this procedure numerous times in a grassy area to cushion any possible fall. She finally got it and we continued on to asphalt. I suspect this spring when we start up again we'll have to go thru a refresher before we start riding. Getting old can be challenging!
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