All Things Kinetic: The Aaron Baker Story - BIKE Magazine

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For most riders, it’s all about shaving time off runs or honing better handling skills. It’s not remembering how to walk or patiently waiting for your brain to send the signals to your legs to stop muscle spasms after a hard effort. I rode with Aaron at Balboa Park, a small city park in Encino, California, with winding bike paths where he’s logged many miles. This is where he took his first tandem ride with his mom 12 years ago, after his accident. Since then, it has become his stomping ground for training where he would measure his progress back in the day.

We rode side by side and I watched him muscle his way up some small rises. Once we crested and took a break he said, “You see that? My brain is sending the message for my legs to stop firing, but it takes time.” He was clipped in, so the spasms in his legs caused the entire drivetrain to quiver, making the chain shake and rattle. His bike is actually a trike on steroids and is incredibly nimble. It’s called a Stinger but Baker likes to call it the Honey Badger, a much more worthy name if you see the way he rides it, often kicking up on one or two of the three wheels.

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All Things Kinetic: The Aaron Baker Story - BIKE Magazine

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