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Can I Learn to Ride a Bike At My Age? — Brooklynian

Can I Learn to Ride a Bike At My Age?

queen lady lafayette
queen lady lafayette
edited November -1 in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy
Hello,

I never succeeded at learning how to ride a bike as a little girl and I've always wanted to learn. Can anyone direct me on how an adult can learn how to ride? I'm not ashamed of learning with children (sike-yes, I am) but I figured I'd ask around first.

Thanks!
Q Double L

Comments

  • daver
    daver
    http://www.wikihow.com/Ride-a-Bicycle
  • candicissima
    candicissima
    Find a nice empty school park (without too many playgrounds/benches), put on a helmet and protective gear, get someone to steady you at first, and then just go for it. You might crash into the gates a few times, but eventually you'll get it.
  • queen lady lafayette
    queen lady lafayette
    Thanks daver. I had a bad fall as a child and may need professional assistance. I found the words wrench, confidence, steer, and balance a little unnerving. I was looking more for a bike riding class for adults.
  • queen lady lafayette
    queen lady lafayette

    Subject: I found a link

    http://www.bikenewyork.org/education/classes/learn_to_ride_adults.html
  • daver
    daver

    Subject: Re: I found a link

    Queen Lady Lafayette wrote: http://www.bikenewyork.org/education/classes/learn_to_ride_adults.html
    Wow! I wouldn't have thought that such a thing existed, but hey, pretty cool. Good luck!
  • kevin_on_putnam
    kevin_on_putnam
    Check it out!

  • homeowner
    homeowner
    You might want to consider this.
  • bohuma
    bohuma
    As long as you don't have some kind of inner ear problem that causes balance issues, there is no reason why you can't learn to ride a bicycle. If you have an inner ear issue, try a tricycle.
  • nomad
    nomad
    Good Luck Queen Lady Lafayette! Hope to see you on a midnight bike ride soon!
  • kevin_on_putnam
    kevin_on_putnam
    My daughter didn't learn until she was 15. Now she's riding 3-day bike-a-thons. Why not you, too? I like the bike new york technique; it looks like it would work.
  • halfpint
    halfpint
    nomad wrote: Good Luck Queen Lady Lafayette! Hope to see you on a midnight bike ride soon!
    Speaking of the midnight bike ride, any coming up, possibly on a non-Friday night?

    Good luck Queen Lady Lafayette. I recommend the Bike New York program. Though I have never attended that class, I've done some of their rides and they have always been great.
  • brooklynleather
    brooklynleather
    My ex-boyfriend bought me one of these to learn to ride on:

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    I am still scared shitless biking through Brooklyn but it is very sturdy :D
  • daver
    daver
    brooklynleather wrote: My ex-boyfriend bought me one of these to learn to ride on:

    image

    I am still scared shitless biking through Brooklyn but it is very sturdy :D
    You really need to have one of these on there:
    image
    Safe, stylish, and cheap: buy here. I personally find the red more visible, but if you want to match your bike, then here is a blue one, which isn't much more.
  • nomad
    nomad

    Subject: Re: Can I Learn to Ride a Bike At My Age?

    Queen Lady Lafayette wrote: Hello,

    I never succeeded at learning how to ride a bike as a little girl and I've always wanted to learn. Can anyone direct me on how an adult can learn how to ride? I'm not ashamed of learning with children (sike-yes, I am) but I figured I'd ask around first.

    Thanks!
    Q Double L
    When I was collecting my bike from its "tune up" yesterday I noticed a flyer for a guy who specifically teaches adults to ride bikes. I have no idea what he's like/cost etc etc but his info is:
    Terry Chin
    8725 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
    718-680-5227
    (Please call between the hours of 8.00-11.00am or 6.30-9.00pm)
  • em26
    em26
    Nobody ever taught me how to ride a bike. I had to teach myself. :(
    My mama and dada don't know how to ride bikes.

    We live in a corner house. So I use to put the bike up against the fence and then climb on it.
    I'd have one hand on the handle bar and the other hand holding on to the top of the fence.
    Then I used to push myself away from the fence and then start pedaling.I fell a whole damn lot.
    Go -BAM! Go go -BAM! Go go go -BAM! Go go go go go YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! :cheers:

    That's how I learned how to ride a bike. No training wheels , people.

    image
  • bolletje
    bolletje
    Start out riding on grass instead of concrete. It's easier and doesn't hurt as much when you fall. Also, a shorter bike where you can put your feet on the ground is better to start with.

    I learned as an adult and it's just something to jump into and not be scared!
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