Learn to Ride A Bicycle - English

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0:00 Step Step Glide Method
At Bicycle Colorado, we use the “Step-Step-Glide” method to help people of all ages learn to ride a bike. Follow these five simple steps, and you’ll be riding in no time!
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Riding a bicycle is a fun and reliable way to get around, but learning can feel tricky at first. It takes practice, patience, and persistence—so don’t worry if it takes a few tries! If you get frustrated, take a break and try again later.

0:00:24 Step 1: Find a Safe Practice Area
Look for a smooth, flat, paved space away from cars, like an empty parking lot or playground. Avoid grass—it makes it harder to get the speed and balance you need.

0:00:36 Step 2: Prepare the Bike
Remove the training wheels, if they’re on. They don’t help with balance and can actually make learning harder. Then, take off the pedals to turn the bike into a strider bike. Use a 15mm wrench or hex wrench to remove them. Remember: The right-side (chain side) pedal unscrews counterclockwise, while the left-side pedal unscrews clockwise. A helpful way to remember: "Back off!"—turn the pedals toward the back of the bike to remove them. Next, lower the seat so the rider’s feet are just barely flat on the ground. Most bikes have a quick-release lever or a hex bolt for this adjustment.

0:01:15 Step 3: Now that the bike is ready, it’s time to start gliding
Start walking the bike forward, taking small steps. Gradually take bigger strides until you can lift both feet and glide. Once you feel ready, try lifting both feet off the ground and gliding for a second or two. Try saying "Step-Step-Glide" out loud to remember the rhythm. Keep practicing until you can glide for at least 5 seconds without putting your feet down.

0:01:56 Helpful Tips
Keep your butt on the seat—this helps with balance.
Keep your eyes up and look where you want to go, not down at your feet or the bike.
Keep your legs wide so your feet don’t hit the bike frame.
If you feel yourself tipping over, turn in the direction you are falling to keep your balance.

0:02:17 Step 4: Put the Pedals Back On
Once you’re comfortable with the "Step-Step-Glide". It’s time to reinstall the pedals. Match the pedals to the correct side: the right (drive-side) pedal goes on the side with the chain. The left (non-drive-side) pedal goes on the opposite side. Look for markings: "R" for right, "L" for left. Or sometimes there are dashes on the left pedal. Thread each pedal in by hand (both pedals tighten by turning toward the front of the bike). Be careful not to cross-thread. If it’s not going on easily, stop and make sure you’ve got the correct pedal on the correct side. Tighten with a wrench till snug, be careful not to over-tighten.

0:02:59 Step 5: Put It All Together
Now that the pedals are back on the bike. Do the “Step-Step-Glide” just like before. Keep your legs wide so they don’t hit the pedals as you step. As you glide, try finding the pedals without looking down. Once your feet find the pedals, keep pedaling! The momentum of the bike moving forward keeps you balanced. This can take some practice, so be patient with yourself.

0:03:21 Tips for finding the pedals when you glide
Make sure the pedals are level before starting the “step-step-glide”.
Have someone hold the bike steady so you can practice finding the pedals without looking down.
Some learners find it helps to start with one foot on the pedal and “step-step-glide with their other foot.

Remember to keep your eyes up and your butt on the seat!

This can take some time! Be patient and kind to yourself. Like many new skills, riding a bike takes time and practice to learn. Once you start to get comfortable pedaling, slowly raise the seat so only your tiptoes can touch the ground. Eventually, the seat should be high enough so that your leg is almost fully extended at the bottom of the pedal stroke.

Get comfortable using your brakes to stop and control your speed. Some brakes work by pedaling backwards. Others work by squeezing the brake levers with your hands.

Once you’ve gotten the balance of pedaling down, Congratulations!! Keep on practicing to gain control and confidence on your bike.

For more information about how to ride safely, visit Boulder County’s Bike Resource Page https://bouldercounty.gov/transportat... or https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/.

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