my brother pat is 9 years old and doesnt know who do ride a bike. We have tried to teach him a few times but he is deathly afraid of falling and getting hurt. Any ideas on how I can help him get over his extreme fear.
2007-07-10 16:47:00 · 7 answers · asked by meganx3 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
start him off with a scooter.
2007-07-10 16:50:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to judge another's pain threshold.
I am also wondering if your brother has a balance problem either due to mild ear infection or very poor core muscular strength. A medical check up would be advisable.
If there are no health issues I suggest
both safety wear ( helmet and pads) and training wheels.
2007-07-11 10:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by eek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a set of safety gear, like what rollerbladers wear-- Kneepads, elbow pads, wrist and palm guards, and a helmet. It will help prevent skinned knees and such when learning to ride a bike.
Also, make sure the bike's tires are properly inflated. Underinflated tires are difficult to balance on.
Good luck.
2007-07-11 00:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by thddspc 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I was little, my dad took my training wheels off my bike before I felt like I was ready. I didn't even try to ride my bike for a whole year after that because I was terrified. When your brother is ready to ride, when he wants to, he will. You can't force it on him. He has to be ready.
2007-07-10 23:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by Manderz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him a tricycle when he is ready he will want a bicycle
2007-07-10 23:59:57 · answer #5 · answered by Robert F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him that falling is part of learning,tell him the benefits of riding and how much fun it is and tell him all the good things about it,
2007-07-11 07:01:59 · answer #6 · answered by G-T Rider 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
TRAINING WHEELS!!!!
2007-07-10 23:50:21 · answer #7 · answered by Kathy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋