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This article was co-written by Jonas Jackel. Jonas Jackel is the owner of Huckleberry Bicycles, a bicycle retailer in San Francisco, California. Jonas has over 20 years of retail bicycle store management experience and has been running Huckleberry Bicycles since 2011. Huckleberry Bicycles specializes in the maintenance, repair and customization of bicycles and e-bikes. Jonas was also previously a member of the Board of Directors of Bike East Bay, a nonprofit biking advocacy organization in Oakland, California.
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Do you want to go outside for a bike ride? Or are you going to teach someone to ride a bike? Many adults have never had the opportunity to practice, and almost every child wants to learn to ride a bicycle. This is nothing to be ashamed of. Get excited and start learning to ride a bike right away, because this means of transportation is fun and good for health. The process of learning to ride a bike requires preparation, technique, and possibly a few falls, but anyone can learn.
Steps
Ride a bike safely
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Find a suitable location. When learning to ride a bike, you need to find a place that is comfortable and away from heavy traffic. It’s best to find a long, level surface, such as a driveway or sidewalk. If you don’t have a place to practice at home, you can go to places like a parking lot or a park. [1] X Research Source
- Lawns or small gravel paths will help you feel less pain if you fall. However, balancing and cycling on such surfaces will be more difficult.
- If you’re going to practice balancing and cycling on hills, you need to find gentle slopes.
- Check your local regulations to see if cycling is allowed on sidewalks or other paths.
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Wear clothing suitable for cycling. Knee and elbow pads are used to protect joints and prevent scratches and are often recommended. Long sleeves and pants also help protect the skin in the event of a fall and can be combined with pads.
- Avoid wearing loose pants and long skirts, as these can get in the way of the cassette and wheels.
- Avoid wearing open-toed shoes. Your feet can hit the car or the ground if you wear open-toe shoes.
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Wear helmet. Helmets are essential for both novice and experienced cyclists. Accidents happen very suddenly and you can never predict. Broken bones can usually heal, but head injuries, which are common cycling accidents, have lasting consequences. In addition, many regions also require cyclists to wear helmets. [2] X Research Source
- Measure the helmet to fit the head. A suitable helmet should fit snugly against the head and cover the forehead 2.5 cm above the eyebrows. The chin strap has a chin clip to hold the hat in place but still allow mouth movement.
- Helmets for everyday road users are popular. This hat is round, foam and plastic, and is available online or at retail and bike shops. [3] X Research Sources
- Race bike helmets are elongated and often have ventilation openings. This type of hat is also made of foam and plastic, but is often used on long distances or in races. You can find it online or at retail stores. [4] X Research Sources
- Helmets for teens (10-15 years old), children (5-10 years old), and preschool children (under 5 years old) include regular helmets or racing helmets but less. Helmets for preschoolers are made only of foam.
- Mountain bike helmets and professional sports helmets often have visors and neck protection to suit the conditions in the wilderness. [5] X Research Sources
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Biking outdoors during the day. Although it is still possible to ride a bicycle in the evening, it is not recommended for beginners. It will take you a long time to practice balance. As you’re getting used to your bike, you can drift off the wheel and hit traffic or other dangerous objects that are hard to see. Moreover, at night it is difficult for drivers to see you. [6] X Research Source
- If you must go out at night, wear light-colored clothing, use reflective stickers, and bicycle lights.
Sit on the bike
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Start practicing on flat ground. Flat surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, empty streets, or park paths are usually safe places. The flat, non-sloping road surface will prevent you from rolling over if you fall, and it will be easier for you to keep your balance to stop in time.
- You can also practice on ground with low grass and small gravel paths. Falling on these surfaces is less painful, but you also have to pedal harder for the bike to roll.
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Adjust the saddle. Lower the saddle so that the cyclist can keep both feet close to the ground when sitting on the saddle. A low saddle will allow you to put your feet on the ground and stop to keep from falling. Adults do not need extra wheels when learning to ride, but young children can use these wheels or special balance bikes. [7] X Research Sources
- You can remove the pedals to avoid entanglement, but this is not necessary.
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Check brake. Find out how the bike’s brakes work. Get off the bike and pull the bike beside you. Squeeze the brake to get used to the position of the brake, the feel of the brake and the bike’s response to the brake. Once you learn this, you will feel more secure because you can make a quick stop when needed.
- With a bicycle with a handlebar brake, you need to test each side to see which brake controls the front wheel and which brake controls the rear wheel. Professionals may be able to change these brakes. [8] X Research Sources
- Pay attention to how to squeeze the brake to stop the rear wheel. When you squeeze the brake on the front wheel, the bike will head forward. [9] X Research Source
- If you don’t see the brake on the handlebars, your bike probably uses a reverse pedal brake. To brake the car, you will have to press on the back of the pedal as if you were pedaling backwards. [10] X Research Source
- Bicycles with fixed and non-modified gears will not have brakes. Instead of braking, you’ll have to slow down or stop by leaning forward and keeping both pedals horizontal with your feet. [11] X Research Source
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Stand with one foot on the ground. You can use either foot, but using your dominant foot feels more natural. For example, a right-footed person can stand on the left side of the bike. Lift your right leg up, step over the body of the car and land on the other side. Keep the vehicle upright between your legs.
- Feel the weight of the bike between your feet and try to keep your balance as you lower yourself. Put your feet on the ground to prevent the car from falling over while you are getting used to it.
- Place your gravity in the center of the vehicle, distributing it evenly to both the left and right sides. Sit up straight, don’t lean over.
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Start surfing on the car. Instead of stepping on the pedals, press your feet to push yourself up. Lift your foot onto the pedal. When in motion, you need to keep the vehicle balanced for as long as possible. When you feel the bike start to tilt, put one foot on the ground and push up again. [12] X Research Source
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Look straight ahead. If you see an obstacle ahead, your bike will approach it. Focus on looking in the direction you want to pedal. It may take some practice to avoid distractions and road hazards.
- Before fully controlling the vehicle, follow the direction of the vehicle’s movement. When you first start learning to ride a bike, you often run off to the side or spin. Instead of stopping, you should let the bike keep going and try to keep your balance while sitting on the bike. [13] X Research Source
- If you’re helping kids or a friend learn to ride a bike, you can hold the occupant at the waist level to keep them steady as they exercise.
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Start cycling. Start with one foot on the ground. The other foot rests close to the overhead pedal. Press down and put your other foot on the other pedal and pedal forward! Keep pedaling while you still have balance.
- It will be easier to keep your balance if you pedal faster, but don’t go so fast that you lose control.
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Stop the car. Do not use your feet to stop the vehicle. Using bicycle brakes is a better way to exercise. Stop pedaling, shift your weight onto the lower pedal, and squeeze both brakes on the handlebars if available. When the car has stopped, raise your body slightly and step out of the car. [14] X Research Source
- If you put your foot on the ground too soon when braking, the car will stop suddenly. By inertia, you will rush forward and hit the steering wheel. [15] X Research Source
Practice cycling on the slopes
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Practice gliding down the gentle slope. Ride the bike up the slope, get on the bike and glide down, letting the bike slow down naturally on the flat road at the bottom of the slope. Get off the bike and repeat until you get used to balancing and controlling the bike. [16] X Research Source
- Place weight on both feet. Sit close to the saddle, bend your elbows and relax. [17] X Research Source
- Once you’re confident with gliding downhill, try putting your feet on the pedals and pedaling downhill.
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Brake while gliding downhill. Once you can keep your foot on the pedals easily, you can try again. This time, gently squeeze the brake while going downhill. You will learn how to slow down your car without getting lost and losing control.
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Try hitting the steering wheel. Once you know how to go downhill, ride a bike, and brake when going straight, try going downhill again. Hit the wheel until you can change direction without losing control. Note how the slope changes the bike’s movement and balance accordingly.
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Cycling through the foothills. Use the techniques you just learned to cycle and drive downhill without stopping at the bottom. Shift to a flat surface and practice sharper turns, then brake to stop.
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Cycling uphill. From the flat surface at the bottom of the slope, start cycling uphill. You will have to work harder when pedaling uphill. Lean forward, even standing up fully for extra strength. Cycle up and downhill several times until you master it.
- Once you feel confident, you can cycle up to the halfway point, stop for a moment, and continue pedaling.
Advice
- Cycling with other people is more fun. Children or those who are afraid of falling will enjoy and feel more encouraged when watching others practice.
- Don’t guess the reaction of passersby; Always remember to watch out for cars and other two-wheelers.
- Look straight ahead and stay alert. Looking down at your feet is a distraction and can lead to injury.
- Go faster on flat pavement, and may not need to pedal downhill.
- Bicycles with gears are often more difficult for beginners. If you must ride a bike with gears, increase gears as you shift to steeper roads.
- Remember to focus on the road ahead. If you look to the sides, the car also tends to drift to the side.
- Once you’ve mastered the bike, you can raise the saddle so that only your toes touch the ground.
- Children need to be supervised by a parent or adult. No matter how old you are, adults can help you.
- Always wear protective gear, including helmets and pads.
- If you don’t have a helmet and pads, practice on the grass and avoid the road.
- Believe you can and get up every time you fall.
Warning
- Pay attention to local regulations. Some areas require cyclists to wear helmets, and others do not allow cycling on sidewalks.
- Once you’ve learned to ride a bike, remember to learn how to stay safe on the road, such as the dangers of speeding, how to handle a car, and remember to obey traffic signs.
- Bicycle accidents are common and dangerous. Always remember to wear a helmet to avoid head injury. Wear pads to avoid scratches and fractures.
Things you need
- Bicycle
- Bicycle pump
- Helmet
- Knee pad (optional)
- Elbow pad (optional)
- Flat road surface
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This article was co-written by Jonas Jackel. Jonas Jackel is the owner of Huckleberry Bicycles, a bicycle retailer in San Francisco, California. Jonas has over 20 years of retail bicycle store management experience and has been running Huckleberry Bicycles since 2011. Huckleberry Bicycles specializes in the maintenance, repair and customization of bicycles and e-bikes. Jonas was also a member of the Board of Directors of Bike East Bay, a nonprofit biking advocate in Oakland, California.
There are 17 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 39,448 times.
Do you want to go outside for a bike ride? Or are you going to teach someone to ride a bike? Many adults have never had the opportunity to practice, and almost every child wants to learn to ride a bicycle. This is nothing to be ashamed of. Get excited and start learning to ride a bike right away, because this means of transportation is fun and good for health. The process of learning to ride a bike requires preparation, technique, and possibly a few falls, but anyone can learn.
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