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Old 11-03-06, 05:27 AM
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MichaelW
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Learning anything as a young child is much easier, think of skiing or ice skating but you can learn as an adult. See some top tips
The secret of riding a bike, which most cyclists dont even understand, is that bikes are steered by balnce and balanced by steering. They dont ride in straight lines but a series of S curves which are so long they appear straight. At the begining you will find yourself riding in S curves, dont fight it, learn to master the leaning, balance and steering so that you can lengthen them.

The best way to start is with the bike in a low gear (smallish fron cog, largish rear cog), with the saddle low enough so your feet can stretch to the ground. Some people take the pedals off but I dont think you have to.
Wear protective clothing, long arms and legs with gloves and helmet.
Pick a flat, grassy park with a very gentle slope.
Dont forget to learn to brake. Whwen yopu apply the brakes the bike stops but you dont, you have to brace your arms against the bars and stick you leg out. Dont touch the ground till you have stopped.
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