Not ridden a bike since i was 8 (that is a long time ago), and wasnt very confident then. My kids have just learnt to ride and i want to be able to join them.
I want to learn to ride somewhere private but I dont even own a bike. Any suggestions?
2006-08-06 05:23:12 · 13 answers · asked by Jen 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
My wife was in a similar situation, she's in her twenties and never learnt to ride a bike as a child. As keen mountain biker I took I upon myself to teach her.
We used to go down to our local common in an evening as it was getting quieter, find a nice flat spot where there weren't many people and off she'd go with me running along behind.
She was worried about people watching/laughing etc to begin with but in our experience no one really took a second glance.
2006-08-07 22:42:12 · answer #1 · answered by Gaz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trouble is, bikes have got so much more sophisticated. When I was little I had a bike, 3 gears, a bone rattler. I was lucky because I did find somewhere quiet to practise and practise, but also I lived miles away from school so I needed to learn how to ride a bike. I don't know where you live but there are adverts in local and national papers where people guarantee that they can teach you something (like riding a bike) in less than a day (or your money back). You know how to balance - that's a big start - so it shouldn't take you very long at all to master the control of the bike. Also, cycling is a great hobby. I don't own a bike these days but I occasionally hire one for a weekend and go biking all over the place, the quieter the better ... Good luck.
2016-03-27 01:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey girl! Just get out there and do it! I know you can. I bet you will catch back on right away. It might be a good idea to go to a school ground while school is out of session to ride around. There is generally smooth pavement there and a building to block the view of the rest of the world. Honestly, I am a good rider and I still fall down sometimes. Granted, it hurts, but I keep getting back up because I like to ride. Don't let what other people might say or how other people might judge make it so you don't get out there and do this! Who cares what anyone else thinks! Anyone who has ever learned or re-learned to ride a bike knows that it just takes some practice. If you do get a little wobbly and fall, you are going to want to have some biking gloves to protect your hands from the gravely stuff. Also, wear a helmet ALWAYS!!!! I even wear a helmet if I am just riding up the street. Ride with sturdy shoes on, not silly flip flops or sandals.Do this for you and your family and you will have a great time, I know you will!. Also, make sure your kids ride with helmets--it doesn't matter how dumb they think they might look!!! Better to look a little silly than to possible get hurt, right?
2006-08-07 19:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by purpledocschick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find a gently sloping grass field with a flat area at the bottom. Lower your seat so you can comfortably put both feet on the ground. Slowly roll down the hill using both feet for balance. Keep doing it until it comfortable. Then add a slow right turn. When you are good with that, a slow left turn. The again with one foot on the pedal and the other. Then both feet on the pedals. When you feel ready, try slowly pedaling down the hill, then across the flat. Raise your seat a little and keep doing it. When you are ready, move to parking lot or other traffic free hard surface. Move your seat up to normal and ride a little bit more, the go join your kids for a ride.
2006-08-07 08:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pick up a place where you still can be reached/found. Or at least tell more ppl where you went.
Try riding straight and make sure for the beginning you only use the rear brake of the bicycle. (although braking is more efficient when using the front brake also) Don't ride down any slope, at least at the beginning. Stay away from motorways of any kind.
Choose a flat/level ground for your first ride. A grassy plain is nice but it will probably have hidden holes in the ground that will make riding tricky.
Good luck!
2006-08-07 00:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by Valentin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First get a bike.
Second find a grass field to warm up on, it won't hurt to fall. The cliche is true. Once you learn, you never really forget. Don't do what my wife did though. She hopped on my racing bike not knowing how much different it was from a mountain bike, and crashed into a tree!!
2006-08-06 06:14:33 · answer #6 · answered by powhound 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a cycle carrier? Find somewhere desserted or really quiet to go and practice until you get your confidence back.
2006-08-06 06:01:15 · answer #7 · answered by TB 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go out with your kids and enjoy it! youll soon get the hang of it and who cares what others think.Think of the great times to be had with your kids and not to mention the gain in health and fittness.
2006-08-06 09:18:45 · answer #8 · answered by weagie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd just go down your street early in the mornings.
Feels good and fresh to get up earlier anyway! :p
2006-08-06 05:31:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
if u av a big garden then learn there or somewhere where no one goes
2006-08-08 00:37:40 · answer #10 · answered by SlimSonny 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋