Do you want to go outside and ride a
bike? Are you trying to teach
someone else ? Many adults never got
the chance to learn and many kids
want to learn. There’s no reason to
be embarrassed. Instead, get eager
to start one of the healthiest and
most satisfying forms of self-
transportation possible. It requires
preparation, technique, and a little
falling, but anyone can learn how to
ride a bicycle.
Find a suitable location. When
you’re learning, you want to
find a place that’s comfortable
and far from traffic. A good
place to start is a flat, smooth
stretch of ground such as your
driveway or your sidewalk. Those
who don’t have space at home can
practice in a parking lot or park.
[1]
Starting off on grass or
smooth gravel helps since
falls there hurt less. These
surfaces make balancing and
pedaling harder though.
If you plan on practicing
balance and pedaling on
hills, find locations with
gentle slopes.
Check your local laws to see
if it is legal to ride on
sidewalks or other paths.
Wear riding clothing. Knee
and elbow pads insulate
joints and protect against
scrapes, so they are recommended
for all riders. Long-sleeved shirts
and long pants also help protect
against falls and can be combined
with pads.
Avoid baggy pants and long
skirts. These may get caught
in the gears and tires.
Avoid open-toed shoes.
These leave your feet
exposed to the bike and
ground.
Put on a helmet. Helmets are
recommended for beginners
and experienced bike riders alike.
You never know when an accident
will happen. A broken bone can
usually be fixed, but head trauma,
common in bicycle accidents,
leaves a lasting impact. Also, some
areas have laws requiring riders
to wear helmets. [2]
Helmets are measured to fit
the head. A good one fits
tightly and comes down to
an inch (two and a half
centimeters) above your
eyebrows. It will also have
straps that keep your helmet
tight while still letting you
move your mouth.
Commuter helmets are one
common type. They are
rounded, made of foam and
plastic, and can be found
online or in retail stores
where bikes are available. [3]
Road helmets are elongated
and often have vents.
They’re also made with foam
and plastic but are popular
on roads or in competitive
racing. Seek them online or
in retail stores. [4]
Youth (age 10-15), child
(age 5-10), and toddler
(under 5) helmets are all
smaller commuter or road
helmets. Toddler helmets are
the only ones with more
foam.
Mountain bike helmets and
professional sports helmets
come with visors and neck
bracing for tough off-road
conditions.
Adjust the bike seat. Lower
the bike seat far enough
that whoever's riding can put
both of their feet flat on the
ground while seated. A low seat
allows you to stop yourself with
your feet before you fall. Adults
don’t need to use training wheels,
but young children can use these
or specialty balance bikes. [7]
It is possible to remove the
pedals to keep them out of
the way, but it isn’t
required.
Start gliding. Rather than
pedal, push yourself off by
foot. Tuck your feet upwards and
onto the pedals. While in motion,
maintain the bike’s balance as
long as you can. Once you feel
the bike beginning to tip, catch it
by putting one foot to the
ground, then push off again.
Start pedaling. Start with
one foot on the ground. Your
other foot should be flat on a
pedal pointed upwards. Push off,
put that foot on the other pedal,
and go! Keep going as long as you
can maintain balance.
Going faster makes
balancing easier, but don’t
go so fast that you lose
control.
bike? Are you trying to teach
someone else ? Many adults never got
the chance to learn and many kids
want to learn. There’s no reason to
be embarrassed. Instead, get eager
to start one of the healthiest and
most satisfying forms of self-
transportation possible. It requires
preparation, technique, and a little
falling, but anyone can learn how to
ride a bicycle.
Find a suitable location. When
you’re learning, you want to
find a place that’s comfortable
and far from traffic. A good
place to start is a flat, smooth
stretch of ground such as your
driveway or your sidewalk. Those
who don’t have space at home can
practice in a parking lot or park.
[1]
Starting off on grass or
smooth gravel helps since
falls there hurt less. These
surfaces make balancing and
pedaling harder though.
If you plan on practicing
balance and pedaling on
hills, find locations with
gentle slopes.
Check your local laws to see
if it is legal to ride on
sidewalks or other paths.
Wear riding clothing. Knee
and elbow pads insulate
joints and protect against
scrapes, so they are recommended
for all riders. Long-sleeved shirts
and long pants also help protect
against falls and can be combined
with pads.
Avoid baggy pants and long
skirts. These may get caught
in the gears and tires.
Avoid open-toed shoes.
These leave your feet
exposed to the bike and
ground.
Put on a helmet. Helmets are
recommended for beginners
and experienced bike riders alike.
You never know when an accident
will happen. A broken bone can
usually be fixed, but head trauma,
common in bicycle accidents,
leaves a lasting impact. Also, some
areas have laws requiring riders
to wear helmets. [2]
Helmets are measured to fit
the head. A good one fits
tightly and comes down to
an inch (two and a half
centimeters) above your
eyebrows. It will also have
straps that keep your helmet
tight while still letting you
move your mouth.
Commuter helmets are one
common type. They are
rounded, made of foam and
plastic, and can be found
online or in retail stores
where bikes are available. [3]
Road helmets are elongated
and often have vents.
They’re also made with foam
and plastic but are popular
on roads or in competitive
racing. Seek them online or
in retail stores. [4]
Youth (age 10-15), child
(age 5-10), and toddler
(under 5) helmets are all
smaller commuter or road
helmets. Toddler helmets are
the only ones with more
foam.
Mountain bike helmets and
professional sports helmets
come with visors and neck
bracing for tough off-road
conditions.
Adjust the bike seat. Lower
the bike seat far enough
that whoever's riding can put
both of their feet flat on the
ground while seated. A low seat
allows you to stop yourself with
your feet before you fall. Adults
don’t need to use training wheels,
but young children can use these
or specialty balance bikes. [7]
It is possible to remove the
pedals to keep them out of
the way, but it isn’t
required.
Start gliding. Rather than
pedal, push yourself off by
foot. Tuck your feet upwards and
onto the pedals. While in motion,
maintain the bike’s balance as
long as you can. Once you feel
the bike beginning to tip, catch it
by putting one foot to the
ground, then push off again.
Start pedaling. Start with
one foot on the ground. Your
other foot should be flat on a
pedal pointed upwards. Push off,
put that foot on the other pedal,
and go! Keep going as long as you
can maintain balance.
Going faster makes
balancing easier, but don’t
go so fast that you lose
control.
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