Originally Posted by Erzer
Haven't owned a bike in many years, but I always kept both hands on the bars. I would say a lot would depend on the type of bike and the traffic around you. As one of my friends would say, you have to have that one hand free to drop the little ball bearings for they guy ridding your tail as much as your rear fender does.

Very true. And with no cup holder, who's gonna hold your beer.
Oops, double posted while riding. Posting requires great care.