Childhood experience was very horrible...with broken bones. That scare has been there but now it's very necessay to start riding one. Any special techniques or are there special types used just to teach starters?
2006-11-22 00:39:22 · 8 answers · asked by too good to be true 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Since you had a traumatic experience with riding bikes when you earlier tried it----Ride with a pro experienced rider with your OWN bike---better if its equipped with basics ( good brakes, platform pedals, use sneakers for quick dabs,a well fit helmet)----its best to ride where there is zero distractions ( pedestrians, joggers, baby kids on strollers)----make sure you learn with caution and when you accomplish your mission---RIDE THE WIND!
2006-11-22 15:56:15 · answer #1 · answered by hummerhead2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key to riding a bike is finding your balance, all aspects of the bike are there to help you maintain it.
As a user above has stated, it's best that you just get down the motion of cycling, which you could do on an excercise bike in a gym or elsewhere. I don't know how much it will really help you achieve balance, but you will get a basic feel of cycling.
Then, move onto an actual bike, and be sure both feet are able to touch the ground (You can adjust the seat afterwards. So long as you can sit on the seat with both feet planted on the ground, it is very hard to actually fall. Push yourself around a bit, try to gain speed. I know it may seem like a bad idea, but the faster you are moving, the easier balance is to maintain. Thats why when riders go no-handed, it is when they are going at a faster rate.
Try and go in a straight line, then progress to turning. I actually learned to ride at the age of 6 by going in circles in my backyard, but I wouldn't advise you do that. Find a nice open stretch (quite street?) And practise. Within an hour or so, you should have it down.
Good luck!
2006-11-22 01:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by pardontheoddity 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing you'll need to do is trust that you can balance yourself just like everyone else does who rides a bike.
Then get used to how you're going to have to stop the bike once it gets going. Most likely there will be handbrakes Get used to just standing and sitting on the seat, and when you feel comfortable enough, put one foot on one pedal and push yourself along with the other foot that's still on the ground. When you think you can sense where the balance is ... get that last foot up to it's pedal and give a little push. I don't think you'll fall. Children fall off bikes most often because their feet don't touch the ground but if you adjust the seat height so that your feet will touch easily to one side or the other without tipping too far you should be fine.
2006-11-22 00:53:20 · answer #3 · answered by thellord_thighgod 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If someone had a tandem bike built for two this would be a great help in getting you started on a bike. After getting accustomed to the tandem try riding solo on grass first. Ride with a helmet, knee and elbow pads,long pants,gloves and shoes. Have someone to spot you as you gain balance. Make sure your feet can touch the ground as you push yourself around first. Your friends can gently push you around slowly as you gain confidence on balance and the steering. Good luck!
2006-11-22 13:18:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have gotten some great answers already, but here is one more tip: ride a "tandem bicycle" with someone who knows. This will give you an idea of balance and cadence, plus it's lots of fun.
Look for Tandem Bicycles in the web.
Good Luck.
AV
2006-11-22 03:34:28 · answer #5 · answered by antvelarde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easier way to teach an adult to ride the bike :you have to let the chair bike at the minimum because he put the legs domwn easier and he will not slump.You have to hold him from the chai bike...there is the part well-ballanced...and is easier for you to help him.
2006-11-22 03:34:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest starting out on a stationary bicycle. That way you can get the motion of cycling down, without having to worry about falling or anything else.
2006-11-22 00:50:39 · answer #7 · answered by JJ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm so sorry to take heed to that sweetie. My daddy taught me the thanks to vacation a bike. I were given a sparkling pink Schwinn for Christmas even as i became 4, and that i save in ideas he became as excited as i became when we took it outdoors for me to vacation. It became no basic interest studying to vacation a bike on a gravel driveway. : )
2016-11-29 09:03:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋