How To Ride a Bike, For Adults 

Shoutout to all the adults out there who still can't ride lol, we'll get there!!❤

Who’s here because your dad didn’t teach you when you were younger 😢

My parents couldn’t afford to buy me a bike so I was never taught as a kid. I have my own income and finally was able to invest in one. I’m 25 years old and I’m starting tomorrow; seeing vids like this give me confidence I’ll have it down in no time. Wish me luck!!!

I'm just teaching myself how to ride a bike. I'm 34 years old and I have a very poor balance, and paralyzing fear. I'm also very analytical so I need to understand how things work before I can actually do it without failing. The thing that helped the most was watching a lot of videos. Then practicing balance first before trying to actually pedal. So let me break it down: First I spent couple of hours with the theory (my husband explaining, demonstrating step by step and million questions) then I started balancing myself and trying to stay calm (I have panic attacks due to childhood traumas with bike accidents) and getting used to the idea of just being there and learning how to keep balance, and just using the bike as a scooter of sorts. Now when I felt more confident on the balance situation I found easier somehow to be in a small slope (going up) and place my left foot on the pedal, then push myself with the right foot while keeping my eyes somewhere at the distance. I managed to ride successfully a few times. I will keep practicing as I need to gain confidence and more control, but I'm getting there. Please don't give up and set your mind to it. I watched many videos to understand how it works. For me things like "you'll feel it" or "you will know what to do when you're doing it" doesn't work for me at all, if I don't get some small detail I freak out and fail miserably. So try a different strategy: try to understand the logics and you will make it for sure!

Just learned this morning, took a couple of hours. I'm 26, btw.

Kinda glad other people still don't know how to ride a bike. I'm 18 and still don't know how to lol Edit: I'm 22 now and i still don't know lol

My mother learned to ride a cike at age 52, you can do it if you set your mind on it, everyone!

I'm 35 years old and i'm so excited about learning to ride a bike. I hope i will do it!

its now my 2nd day trying how to ride a bike.. its slow progress, but i will try and try until i can

I'm 44 and I'm just now learning! My husband is teaching me and it's been quite fun and we've had a lot of laughs. It's so fun! I'm so glad I'm not so weird and other adults are learning too!!

I got my bike back in June as a birthday gift - I was so nervous of falling and looking silly but after several attempts and failures I’m proud to say I finally know how to ride a bike and it’s been such a meaningful way to get some exercise and being outdoors!

To those who are adults and don't know how to ride a bicycle, don't worry too much about what others think, chances are they won't even judge you. If you never try to learn, then you'll be the one judging yourself every day for not knowing how to ride a bike. The worse thing that can happen is that someone looks at you learning to ride a bike as you're falling up and down. They'll think "wow that person is so old but still can't ride a bike!" Okay. So now what? That's pretty much it lol. They won't even remember you after 10 minutes so who cares?

update : i can ride a bike now, well not really good.. but i can balance the bike and ride it, feels good

I recently learnt at 16. Even my teacher had made my fun saying “cycle bhi nhi aati kya?". I was very sad and decided to learn it. And I bought a bicycle and tried lot hard. And I learnt in 2 days. And now feeling great. All I want to tell you is this *“If I can do , anyone can do this".

There is nothing wrong about learning when you are old ma'am, there is no rules in bicycling that it was made to learn when you are a child, it's like learning motor bike is a must or learning how to ride a horse is a must, it's just some people were not interested in learning those things in earlier ages, so don't feel uncomfortable with that, keep going, you will get there.

Absolutely. It' been 3 days I am trying to learn bicycle. I have nailed it with conviction. It took me two days to master the art of balance and I am still looking to fine tune my ride. All the best to all the adults.

Cool, I was excited for all of them. I hoped the lady who fell didn't give up! 👍

I was not opportune to ride a bicycle as a little child, not even as a teenager. I worked, bought a bicycle for myself (it felt nice). I watched this video THIS VIDEO RIGHT HERE was all I needed to learn how to ride. In a space of 3days, I elevated from a rookie to an experienced rider. The compound I started in became small for me. If I can do this, anybody can

I thought I was the only grown dude that don't know how to ride a bike I'm glad now lol

waah..i want to do it too..but i'm too shy to do it at the park

I'm 23 and just learned to ride a bike today!! :)

guys its very easy after you actually get yourself to go and try. The hardest part is to not think abt what people will think and actually go out there and try .You'll get it in a day or two. I never knew how to cycle until 21 ,I was too embarassed about it. I felt so low when i saw little kids riding like pros .Finally when i got myself to out there,i learnt it in like 2 days .Some things arent as hard as we perceive them to be...Happy riding!!;)

It’s a feel thing. True phrase. Love watching this bike learning tutorial. I can wait to get on my bike and self teach myself with your helpful video.

I just got back on a bike after many many years. I fell off a few times and the chain came off. I fixed it though. I was so nervous. I kinda got that hang of it again now I can't wait to go back on the trails :)

This was in a Frasier episode (bikeathon). So this is a real thing, it's always cool to be able to witness the process of someone learning a brand new skill, it's a rare treat.

This video makes me feel better about wanting to start out learning how to ride a bike now in my adulthood. Before I'd be hesitant to start learning due to being self-conscious about learning to ride a bike as an adult, but videos like these are valuable as they show that learning to ride a bike is like learning any other skill - anyone can do it at any age.

PLEASE try on a small bike ! kid or adult , it does not matter ! you will learn faster on a smaller bike because it's easier to control.that wierd looking thing is awful as a learning bike.

LOL...I'm actually in tears watching them ride for the first time. I'm happy for them.

I never learned how to ride a bike. But I recently taught my daughter how to. With this method I think I can get the hang of it, like I get the concept, but it’s different when applying it.

why am i part of that 6% of adults who do not know how to ride a bicycle... just... why

I’m 35 and I learned everything when I was a kid but flip and swim. I did skating, roller blading, biking and climbing on everything. But now I have kids my sons caught on very quickly to everything but my daughter 9 struggles with lots of sporty activities including riding a bike. We’re both determined I know she can do it👍🏾

I just bought a bike and practise my own .. Without someone pushing behind me. Technique is relax yourself and dont be afraid to fall

by the way, those bikes in the video are more difficult to master that a regular mountain bike...

If you’re an adult and don’t know how to ride it’s all good it’ll take you a maximum of 1 day and minimum of 10 mins to get riding .

I'm learning to ride as an adult, and IME there are three big challenges: 1. Getting a feel for how to maintain balance and direction, using your body and the handlebars. Starting out just scooting is a great idea. 2. Learning to pedal without throwing your balance and steering off. Choosing the right gear and practising on a slight downhill slope can help. 3. Learning how to lean during cornering - necessary but tricky! Try coasting around in circles (both directions) and practise getting into and out of turns. Good luck and be patient!

this is very educational, I'm 37 and sadly to say I'm still learning hoe to ride a bike and conquering my fear of the past.

Bike riding is hard. Car got four wheels and it’s still hard especially manual transmission not everyone know manual. Bike has two tiny wheels. it’s amazing how human learn this amazing skill.

I am 25 and can't ride a bike

I'm 34 and only just started learning. I'm glad i'm not the only one :)

Just learned how to bike today I spent the first day scooting and trying to pedal but tumbling off my bike. Now I just have to learn how to go straight and turn.

I was a shy kid and I didn't want to ride a bike when someone is watching me. I'm 27 now and started learning to ride a bike just three weeks ago. I ride every weekend. I can do even long distances now and want to try more next weekend. It's so fun! I feel free.

Am 23 still learning

I need that!

Awesome! Everyone should learn how to ride a bike, it’s much more fun than driving, and your exercising!

Am 39 n learning now

Take the pedals off an lower the seat so you reach the ground with both heels. Den you you look ut in the direction you want to go and start walking up to speed. Take your time, be confident. It is easier with a little speed so nice if you find a nice slope. Learn to brak and stop, setting one foot out. Decide which foot to set out. Practise stoping at a specific mark. In short, get used to ride on the bike and stop when needed. THEN you reinstall the pedals. Now your body knows everything about controlling the bike and you can concentrate on pedalling.

I've been trying for about 3 weeks. I have trouble getting my foot on the pedal and balance :(

I personally don't like this "scooting" method of starting out. I'm 64 and never saw this method back in the day. Find it very disconcerting, wobbly and scarey not having feet on the pedals. Easier in my opinion to sit with feet easily reaching the ground and have dominant foot with pedal 2.00 oclock and push off, other foot takes the pedal. You are much more stable and balanced with momentum and forward motion from the push off to start.

I’m 18 and I’ll start to learn next week!

I'm 32 and started a couple weeks ago. Took me quite a bit but I can ride a bike now! Just don't give up and if you're trying something 10 times and it doesn't work, stop for a minute and think about what you can change. If you just get in a bike, fall, get back on, fall and repeat, it will take a long time. Keep trying but try DIFFERENT things. Such as push with your feet only and try to balance. That doesn't work? Find a small downhill and push off and try to balance. That doesn't work? Try taking off the pedals and just use your feet to move you forward and then lift up your feet and try to balance. That doesn't work? Put your foot on 1 pedal and have it at the 6 o'clock position, leave the other foot off the pedal and try to balance etc.

Thank you I am happy I understood how to ride a bicycle

Just got my adult training wheels. I'm 50 and fat and the cute guy is not gonna hold me up 😂🤣😅😭

SORRY , YOU DIDN'T ACTUALLY TELL PEOPLE "HOW TO RIDE" THERE WERE NO VERBAL EXPLANATIONS NOTHING.

I had a beautiful bike as a child. Pink with a white basket and training wheels. I lived in a dangerous neighborhood as a kid and wasn't let out of the house unsupervised so i could only ever ride it in my lawn or backyard. Suffice to say I never had the chance to try it out without the training wheels

I learned to ride a bike when I was 7, I'm 14 now and still ride about every day.

My 37th birthday is on Sept 2022. I want to learn before then! 🙏🏼

i finally got to ride a bike thank you very much ❤ I'm 19 btw

brings a tear too my eyes when i see people achieve something. Never learned to ride a bike and at 36 any point?

At age 22 I learned to ride the bike with in 10 mins, although controlling the direction is a bit off. Its like the damn thing have a mind of its own...

My father never taught me how to ride a bike so i'm here

Darn! I want to learn

I have not biked in 10 years I don't know anymore

It's funny because I can drive a manual vehicle but can't ride a bike 😭

i remembered the biggest challenge/fear was stopping at an intersection on a red light then getting on the bike again while checking for any cars on my left or right while being confident at it haha 😛

:) my family went on a bike tour in Paris in 2006,Fat Tire Bike tours...First question from Fat Tire bike Tours ,does everyone here know how to ride a bike??/Everyone laughed ,and thought what a odd question...But the tour guide TJ ,I think from Austin Texas...Said we get people that do not know how to ride every week..:) Everyone knew how to ride a bike...:)

I first tried to learn when I was little up to age 8. I could never do it and eventually gave up after having an emotional meltdown at 8 years old. It took me 9 years to try and learn again. This past summer I tried to learn again and I did the best I ever had but eventually fell and scraped my knee, making me not wanna do it ever again. I’ll probably never learn, which is fine because I have a car.

I'm 12 and this helped alot because I am almost 6 foot and the weight of a adult

I self taught when I was ten I just tried for a day in the summer and was able to ride

I hope this is in my City, i really want to learn

I'm learning so I can teach my kids and we can bike to the lake down our road

I don’t know how to ride a bike, I’m eleven and my friends are still there for me even if I don’t know how to ride a bike, I’m glad that I got in a new school at fifth grade. In fourth grade we had a bike trip and I was pretty glad I wasn’t there yet...

I'm with you🙈 35 years old and still don't know how🤣🤣

My first day trying to ride a bike at a tender age of 33. Needs more improvement in U turns where I am losing balance

I had a massive coronary 8 years ago and never completely regained my balance. I haven't been on a bicycle since. I'm 6'8" and would require a big man's bike. Q: are training wheels available for a larger framed bicycle? If I could only ride again...

I don’t know how to ride a bike I’m 25 and want to learn so I can bike with my son and husband. My son picked it up in a FREAKING DAY! I’m insanely jealous but also mad proud. 😬

I did cycling at 12 years last time it's been 7 years i did cycling last time now I forget and wanna start again to get habitual

I'm 43, I'd never lose hope.

Im 23 and i learn within an hour just focus and you can do it

Today is my 4th day of training but still I can't balance my bike. I can ride it if someone is holding it from behind.

I was doing it without training wheels.

I love riding my bike i just learned 3 days ago

'Feelings' =,,,,,,,=

it is never late to learn !

I am 42 year old ....started learning to ride a cycle today only.....wanted to ride a small cycle but couldn't.......i have big one....tried ....will try tomorrow again

As an adult I learn how to skate so I can skate with my daughter now I want to learn how to ride a bike to bike ride with my oldest daughter 😃

Good

I'm 28 years old now and don't know how to ride a bike 😂🤣 never tried tho

i just learned the other day at 21

Learned it for just an hour :)

I always assumed every adult can ride a bike even it’s there first time and that it just seems hard at first because everyone’s 4 or 5 when they first learn to ride a bike.

Wow she learn so fast

do you lift you foot off the pedal with your left or right?

I really am crap on a bike. I'm not very steady.

What is the type of this bike called? I want to buy a similar one

I feel your pain I’m 9 and know how to swim and I know how to fall an a bike every time!

I'm 23 years old, how long will it take for me to learn to drive a bike. I'm getting probably a job next year which would require me to peddle a bike for about 2 miles. Could I learn to do it in a few days?

I'm going to learn tomorrow. My friend is going to teach me at the beach! 😃

What is the name of this bike that they are learning with.

Yeah dont feel bad i use to be a pro at riding a bike. Back in my younger years i forgot how to ride a bike because its been so long since i rode on one so now i have to buy i new bike and try to learn how to ride a bike all over again i walk home from work 3 days week and it takes me 4 in a helf hours to get home and i get soo tired of walking i think its about time that i get a bike so i wouldn't have to walk home all the time

you just need speed and need to go straight, also you need balance Maybe just a little courage