2007-02-04 12:57:08 · 18 answers · asked by caturo 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
How I learned:
1. Take them to a park with relatively flat ground that has grass on it . Not high or rough grass but enough grass so if the person falls down they won't cut up as they would on concrete. Try to make sure that there's a small hill near by as well that leads to the grassy area.
2. Have the person on the bike peddle while you attempt to hold them to keep them straight. They need to get used to balancing the bike and peddling at the sametime.
3. When they got the balance part down take them to any area that has a small incline, could be a hill with a gentle slope, could be a drive way, etc. Have them start at a point just enough so that they won't be going too fast so that they are out of control when they reach the bottom of the hill. Let them go down the hill while peddling. When I was learning I could never seen to peddle fast enough to keep balance. This is how I learned how to peddle while keeping balance.
4. After the rider is able to ride down the hill and then he/she is ready to bike on their own.
The next lesson would be to teach them how to peddle up hill and how to ride down a big slope but that is for another Yahoo Question/Answer post.
2007-02-04 13:09:44 · answer #1 · answered by tg t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start them off with training wheels then take the training wheels off along with the pedals and have them mount the bike and "walk" the bike using a small downhill grade and have them lift their feet as it builds momentum, this will build confidence in balancing. Always use a small downhill grade and use caution since they will not be able to use the brakes if the bike has coaster brakes and tell them to always look forward, looking back or around will make them lose their balance. Once they get the hang of balance then mount the pedals back on and let them then learn to pedal while riding. Hope this helps...Ride On.
2007-02-05 10:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by martinoffroad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have taught our two kids using a new approach. There is a fairly new invention called a "like-a-bike"; it is basically a bike either out of wood, metal or plastic but without pedals! The children just put their feet down to the ground. It does not take long and they will automatically start to lift their feet and ride faster.
We have put our kids on real bikes (without training wheels!) after the "like-a-bike" and they drove of in a matter of minutes!
I think it teaches them the balance very quickly, these bikes have become hugely popular here in Europe.
2007-02-05 02:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by balmerpeter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to teach someone to ride a bike is simple. Put some training wheels on and help them through the process. It will help them understand better. Hope it helps. Plus you could ask YOUR "bike teacher" to spill the beans on some good techniques.
2007-02-04 21:01:07 · answer #4 · answered by XoX_Beth_XoX 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be calm an don't get upset. Talk with your child about how the bike works and the faster you pedal the more you will stay up on the bike. If you holler or get emotional the kid will get scared and will not try to ride without you help or training wheels.
2007-02-04 21:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by johnbm64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well put the person on a bike on grass and make sure the ground is level and then hold on to the back of the seat and let the person go!!! Or you could try training wheels. GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-02-04 21:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Along with all the other ideas suggested, the key to teaching both my kids was teaching them how to catch themselves in a fall.
They were scared going from training wheels to two wheels, but when I taught them how to put out one foot to catch them before they fell, they were much more confident and they just took off from there!
2007-02-04 21:09:23 · answer #7 · answered by figment_usa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put "training wheels" on the bike, even if they are an adult, to give them confidence. They will learn in no time and have fun doing it. Good luck !
2007-02-04 21:01:05 · answer #8 · answered by HJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had one of those stand up push scooters. At first he just kept dabbing his foot on the ground continuously, but, the first time I saw him put both feet up and coast a little ways I knew he was ready to try the bike. Try it, even if you have to borrow one, they are so low to the ground and you are basically standing so there would be no need for the child to be scared of falling. The first time he/she catches his/her balance you're all set.
2007-02-04 21:07:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband would hang onto the back of the seat of our son and run along behind him until he got up to speed. It was pretty funny. but it worked. That, and having a curb that they can lean off of as they start riding. Culdesacs or church parking lots are the best training ground.
2007-02-04 21:00:03 · answer #10 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋