Want to learn to ride a bike - me
I am 30 years old and never learned how to ride a bike. I want to get one but my hubby's always too busy and can't. I could go by myself but don't know anything about bikes.Also what's the best way to learn how to ride? Is it possible for me to buy training wheels?
Probably the best thing to do is find help where you live.
Is there a bike shop that is very popular?
See if you can find one where they are happy to give you help and advice. The shop that I use always has people there who are not only buying a new bike, but getting repairs and new accessories. You can tell that the people keep going back for help and advice.
I should know - I am one them!!
A good shop may be able to advise you on learning to ride locally. Also they should be able to comment on your question about training wheels - I have only seen them on children's bikes though.
Good luck in your search though, and please ask if you would like more help.
Re: Want to learn to ride a bike - peterg
Although you do not see it so much now, women's bikes did not have a crossbar, so making it easier to get on and off when wearing a skirt or dress.
I also understand that there are saddles that you can buy which are made specially for women. These are supposed to be much more comfortable than the ones that are supplied with bikes normally - I am afraid I cannot confirm this though!!
There are certainly bike shops here in the UK that specialise in bikes for women, I will try and find their details. If they have web sites it could help you.
Re: Want to learn to ride a bike - kay
Hi! This for the woman who wants to learn how to ride a bike. I didn't learn how to ride until I was in my early 20's. Anyway, I taught myself. I went to the playground near my home in the mornings and practiced. It took about 2 days for me to feel completely comfortable. I think it's a lot easier for adults to learn b/c they are more coordinated than young children. What makes it hard is the fear of falling! But don't think about that. Just visualize yourself riding a bike, push and pedal away. It takes a few tries, but you'll get it!
Re: Want to learn to ride a bike - Bebe
reading your message made me so happy. i am 18 and i have made it a goal of mine to learn how to ride a bike. as a child, i began to learn but when my grandfather died, my lessons just kind of stopped. your message has brought hope within me!! i'm going to go buy a bike asap.
Re: Want to learn to ride a bike - Diane_b
Kay,
I've been wanting to learn for ages and wondered how to go about it - never thought about the simplest solution! I have now been inspired to just get up and go! Just one question - what do you do about finding a bike that's right for you?
Re: Want to learn to ride a bike - kay
Diane,
Sorry, I haven't come to this site in ages - never thought anyone would post responses. Anyway, it's seems that the question of finding the right size of bike has already been answered. I learned how to ride on the bike someone bought for me in high school, a really cheap mt. bike that I kept around. Now, I have a BMX type of bike. If you're learning, I think any bike will do. Finding the right type of bike (10 speed, mt. bike, freestyle bike, lowrider bike, etc.) becomes more of an issue once you know how to ride and decide that you want to bike on a regular basis. Obviously, I don't know the technical aspects of finding the "right bike." Whatever you feel most comfortable on. Bike stores usually let you test ride bikes. For learning, if you don't have a bike of your own, you can rent one. People at bike rental places will help choose the right size and type. Good luck! It's been so long since I've posted you're probably an expert biker by now!
Re: Want to learn to ride a bike - MB
Hi,
I know this is a late posting, but I just stumbled across this site. I'm 35 years old and have never learned to ride a bike. I searched on line for some help. It makes me feel better that there are many other adults out there that haven't learned to ride yet. I'd be curious to know when you do learn. I think everyone I know has volunteered to teach me. Now I think I just have to get out there and do it!!
Re: Want to learn to ride a bike - peterg
Although I learnt to ride a bike as a child, it was only 6 years ago I started again and as you can see from my site, I think bikes are a great.
I'd really encourage you to accept the offer from one of your friends to help if the learn to ride page does not help enough.
By the way, I'm another 16 years older than you
rosaccunninghamyahoocom
Unregistered User
(8/5/01 9:05 pm) Reply
Want to learn to ride a bike
I'm 31 yrs old and am just now learning to ride a bike. I'm glad to know that there are others like me. A friend offered to teach me but I just have to get over the embarassment of being seen just learning to ride and the fear of falling. But better late than never. My goal is to completely be able to ride a bike before the end of this year.
Re: Want to learn to ride a bike
I wish you good luck, don't worry too much about being embarassed!
Let us know WHEN you are riding
scottezboard
Unregistered User
(9/10/01 4:45 pm) Reply
learning to ride a bike
I am 25 and learning to ride for the first time... Would anyone who has learned this late in life recommend buying training wheels, or could you learn easily without them? Any ideas?
Re: learning to ride a bike
Although the idea of training wheels seems good (no falling over, no getting hurt!!), to get riding in the shortest time the method of learning here still seems the best.
I must say though, that my experience of learning was as a child, so I do not definitely know.
learning to ride as an adult
I am in the process of learning right now, and I'm 32! The method described elsewhere on this site is quite effective, but I would add one tip: Don't look at the bike! Keep your eyes up and your balance will improve. It's like staring at your fingers when learning to play piano, when you should be reading the music.
Really bad balance.
Hello, I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who never rode a bike. I'm 39! I have just learned how to ride one of those fold up scooters, so I figured I'd try a bike now. Man is my balance bad! I've never thought of the coasting method. That sounds like a good idea. I got a 24" bike, since my hubby's 26" was so big that I couldn't touch the ground. (I'm a short-cake too.) I hope the posters write back on their progress. Thanks for being here.
need help
Hi, this is a little different than the other post. I am the Special Events Manager at a resort and we want to start a "learn to ride your bike" program. I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions on instrucion, how many lessons, course, and ratio of staff to riders? To those of you that don't know how to ride a bike, would this be something that you would try if on vacation? Any suggestions would be helpful. thanks
bwieland Registered User
Posts: 10
(12/24/02 11:15 pm) Reply
Adult Training/Stabilizing Wheels
Please check out a couple of products that I've come up with. www.bwieland.com/Training_Wheels_Info.htm
bwieland
Unregistered User
(12/24/02 11:16 pm) Reply
Adult Training/Stabilizing Wheels
Please check out a couple of products that I've come up with. www.bwieland.com/Training_Wheels_Info.htm
I was just wondering how the interested cyclists to be have been coming along with their cycling?
Nobody seems to have posted any updates in this thread for a while and I was curious to know how if everyone had reached their initial goal of getting out and cycling.
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