Sam not looking forward to the 10 hour greyhound bus ride :o(
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1 month ago
I am almost 23 years old and do not know how to ride a bike. So I want to learn; good exercise and good for the environment.
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How to learn to ride a bike
It made me
feel accomplished
 "I felt like I was five years old again, clumsy and inexperienced and terrified, but the feeling of achievement was something else. "
How I did it: At 17 years old I still had not learned how to ride a bike. When my boyfriend heard this he was appalled at my lack of childhood and set out to change things. One sunny afternoon he rolled a bicycle out of his garage and ordered me on the strange and scary contraption. After a couple of hours I was still quite shaky, but I was racing up and down the street with wind in my hair, my smile overwhelming my entire face. Lessons & tips: Don't be afraid! Don't feel silly, and if you feel like you're falling, try to aim for the grass.
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vwruleschick is looking forward to the weekend(again)!
It made me
freaked out!
How I did it: My family and I were in Europe travelling through Germany. We had stopped to visit some distant family relatives and my sis (7) and me (9) were able to use their son's bike (as he was in school). My sis and I hung out on their driveway and alternated with the bike. First I remember sitting on the bike and trying to balance and slowly removing my feet from the ground. Then slowly while still seated I would push off the ground for mome… Read how I did it…
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happy
How I did it: well, since i already knew how to ride a bike when i was a kid i thought it was gonna be easy and so my brother taught me in just one day i told him not to let go of me and guess what i didnt know i was doing it by myself! :) all u need is practice! thats the key! Read how I did it…
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It made me
How I did it: It took me around 2 days before I could actually balance on the bicycle. I had the following: a bicycle (I borrowed my cousin's), a tutor and guide (my dad), a big space (the field) ... and not forgetting... lots of practise. Read how I did it…
It made me
very proud.
How I did it: I figured it was high time I learned to ride a bike. My goal is to use the bus and biking to get everywhere now rather than bus or car. I asked a friend who is a competitive cyclist and I think that was a major thing. Just go and do it. He was supportive and taught me the proper way to start, stop, fix a flat tire, and how to properly use the gears. We went … Read how I did it…
It made me
proud
How I did it: I was on vacation (not doing it on your home street helps with the embarrassment factor). The first day I rented a bike and started in the empty street behind a strip mall. I had a friend push the bike to give me a start because learning how to start was pretty hard (and still is at times). I got the hang of it a little and learned to make wide turns the first day. I was worried about my bottom hurting so I had bought a cushion and made s… Read how I did it…
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Untitled
2 months ago
DIY or pay someone to teach me?
I’ve just moved to a new town so don’t know anyone here really besides workmates. Found a number of online tips for teaching yourself to cycle but a bit hesitant about that…
Anyway, we’ll see. I’ll buy a bike first and take it from there.
Advantages
3 months ago
It’s eco-friendly, cheaper(er), and good exercise! What could be better?
I just have to learn to drive first…
Arlene Tan is going running.
Some Say You Never Forget How...
4 months ago
... and others like me have never learned. Its more of a “to-do” list entry in my opinion.
grendle is gonna learn to stop worrying and love the cake
Untitled
4 months ago
When I do this, it will make my life a hell of a lot easier. I don’t drive, and walking is BORING.
I also grew up on a hill. ):
LuneFromage dances the line between two worlds...
Chain
6 months ago
My bike came sort of… not fully assembled. There was a plastic bit that took me quite a while to remove and the chain seems to not be properly connected….
Ironically I could ice skate and swim when I was 2 years old, but my parents must have not found it prudent to teach me to ride a bike :P
no car trouble for now
6 months ago
Haven’t been driving much, haven’t had any trouble with the car for a while.
I really want to do it
6 months ago
I was very introvert child. I feared people very much and very rarely played with other kids. I tried learn to ride some times when I had an opportunity, but failed. I was very ashamed by this and never asked help. But now I am an adult and I am changing! So I am going to hire a bike and learn to ride it.
