Where can an adult get cheap bicycle riding lessons, if not ridden a bike before?

Answer 1

Actually, you can learn on your own like I did . . . at age 35! Been riding now for 13 months and still can't get over the fact that I actually learned to ride!

If I can make some suggestions which I found helpful and effective . . . . .

First, choose a bike with a comfortable height and adjust the bike seat low enough so that you can easily lay your feet (or at least one foot) on the ground in case you feel like you are losing balance.

Second, think of the bike as being the machine and you being the person. You control the bike. The bike does not control you. Whenever you would feel like you are losing balance, be quick to put your rear brake on and at the same time lay your one foot on the ground (whichever side is more comfortable for you). This will give you the feeling of being able to stop or control the bike whenever needed.

One factor that makes it hard at first to learn how to ride the bike is that we hesitate to pedal (for fear of falling). It is a normal feeling. Push the pedal down with one foot then stop. Then try to pedal with the same foot then pedal down with the other, then stop. You may want to do this for a few times. Before you know it, you'll be pedaling for a few meters then for a few further more. Just keep trying. Once you gain some confidence with your balance, you'll be able to keep going. For a start, try learning on an empty parking lot so you can keep on cruising without needing to worry about making turns. Then much later, you can practice on making the turns.

There is a website called pedalmagic.com. I watched their short downloadable instructional video (cost me $20 Sept 2005). It gave me some insights on the physics involved in bike-riding. I personally do NOT think it helped me learn to bike. Quite honestly, I did NOT use the techniques taught in that instruction. Believe me, I learned to ride the bike all by myself, alone, in 20 minutes and without the use of training wheels. I learned to ride the bike for the very first time at age 35. It was the most wonderful thing I have ever experienced. (dreamed of this since I was age 7). Even now 13 months later, it still is beyond my comprehension how I did it. But I did. And you can too.

Answer 2

what ever you do, get a bike that you can ride upright first. Something like a comfort bike or hybrid will be easier than a road or even mountain bikes where you have to crouch over a lot or even a little. It should be easier as an adult to learn how to ride a bike. Little children have not grasped the concept of balance when young compared to adults. Good luck and remember wear a helmet.

Answer 3

Don't worry, cycling is all about finding that balance in yourself, do not let others intimidate you by saying that you can't ride a bike, there is no such thing as that, this is my suggestion for you,

1) Rent a bike (from a friend or LBS)

2) Look for a open field (grass would be best option)

3) Ask a friend to hold the saddle while you slowly paddle a few strokes. do not worry about falling down, NEVER think of falling down but think of how you going to move foward with momentum.

4) familiarize yourself with the brakes (wear padding if you are worried about getting bruised)

5) in no time you will learn how to cycle with ease. hope you enjoy cycling, Cheers

Answer 4

lol u dont know how to ride a bike when ur adult? lol!! i learned when i was 5 years old. whats wrong with you. if u want to learn how to ride a bike do it like everyone else does. nobody gives bike lessons so u gotta buy a bike and some training wheels. when u feel confident w/ out the training wheels take em off and then u can ride a bike. but still, u cant ride a bike and ur an adult LOL!!

Answer 5

The CHEAPEST way to go is just get a bike and try it by your self and find your center of gravity and if you think you need help just ask a very close friend.

Answer 6

I bet a good bike shop could help.

They usually have used bikes around you could start on as well.

Answer 7

Cycling for beginners in the Greater London area.

http://www.cycletraining.co.uk/

You can edit your question to let us know where you live.

Answer 8

I suggest that you either ask at a shop that sells bikes, or contact ROSPA (Royal Society for for Preventing Accidents) for contacts in this area.

Sash.

Answer 9

Teach yourself ! Just take it slowly.

Answer 10

Good grief