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Old 03-09-12, 07:04 AM
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35 and learning to ride a bike again

Hello there,

I'm 35 year old American gal who recently moved to The Netherlands. I have to say, I find the dutch lifestyle of bicycle riding to be truly amazing. Everyone here has a bike and it is often their means of transportation.

Now... I did learn to ride a bike when I was a little kid. It was a kid's style Huffy bike. However, since then, I have not rode. So now I have to re-learn all over again. I know they say "its like riding a bike"... but that is not a true statement! I tried to ride my boyfriend's bike once and literally crashed and burned. It was so humiliating! I think it is the fear of embarrassment that makes it so much harder to learn as an adult!

I would appreciate any tips and pointers! Wish me luck!
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What kind of bike do you have?

This may be of some help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72Gr0...feature=relmfu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5SjHvHDuxg
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Welcome! I think it's awesome that you want to make the jump once again and ride a bike. It takes some guts to relearn. I'm sure you will get the hang of it pretty kick. Have fun!
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35 and learning to ride a bike again

Thanks for the support! I went out on Friday night and bought a Bulls Cross Swing Street bike, which is sporty and practical for riding here in Holland.

Before picking up the bike I watched some of the Youtube clips on adults learning to ride. I dont know if that was helpful or not because it just made me more terrified! haha. I put the seat all the way down, so that my feet could touch the ground easily, which was a huge help. I didnt have problems with the balance so much as starting and stopping! Steering was a little scary at first, I was very jerky, which just made me more scared. But I got the hang of it rather quickly, and the next day I actually went out for a nice ride along a bike path. I am still struggling a bit with starting and stopping. I have some scratches and bruises from the pedals banging into my shins when I try to stop, but I am proud to say I never fell!

I'm really looking forward to spending time on new bike trails and forests. I feel like a kid again with my new bike!
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