Pickpocket disappointed? The pickpocket is hoping to get something valuable, right? How much would, say, the Artful Dodger get picking the pockets of these racing cyclists\’ jerseys?

Bars, rice cakes, and gels. Maybe a sandwich or two. Not worth risking a jail sentence for, right?

Once you\’ve eluded the Artful Dodger and his gang, how do you get things out of those pockets while riding?

So far I\’ve never tried. During long rides I\’m wearing my Camel-Bak, which covers up my jersey\’s pockets. Even if it weren\’t for the Camel-Bak, reaching back like that might cause my torso to twist too much, wreaking havoc on my steering. I can\’t ride no-handed.

I suppose each rider develops an individual strategy for eating and drinking while rolling. This video, unfortunately, doesn\’t actually offer advice on reaching into jersey pockets while riding in a straight line. I suppose it\’s a matter of plain old practice. If I didn\’t need that Camel-Bak for long treks, I might be able to learn it!

I could start by pedaling while hooked into the trainer, and could wiggle and twist without having to worry about causing myself to crash. I could learn what motions I need to make and how far I need to reach. I might become quite adept at picking my own pockets! Or would I be a case of pickpocket disappointed?