an adult trying to learn how to ride a bicycle

@lady1993 (27221)
Philippines
December 6, 2021 1:22am CST
I just decided on that, just this week. Still not sure how to go about it. I wanted to buy a 2nd hand one, but mom is quite against me learning how to bike because I am quite clumsy. I did promise her not to practice on the streets. I just wanted to learn a new skill which can be useful in the future. Hopefully she'll let me practice at our grandma's house since they some cemented backyard. Any new skill you want to learn? Do you know how to ride a bike?
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@solidcodes (1798)
• Philippines
6 Dec 21
You should try practicing on BMX bicycle it is smaller good for starters like you. don't try big bicylce like Mountain Bike it's painful if you crash. go ahead with BMX it is smaller.
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
12 Jul 22
Not sure what type of bike I practiced on, but it was smaller, owned by my teenage cousins.
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@nela13 (59365)
• Portugal
6 Dec 21
It is fun to ride a bike, you will love it.
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
12 Jul 22
so true. I was quite happy when the first time I was able to ride it for more than 10 seconds.
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@nela13 (59365)
• Portugal
12 Jul 22
@lady1993 that is great
@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
6 Dec 21
I had learned it during my childhood years. I want to learn how to sketch well.
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
12 Jul 22
Hope you found tie to practice sketching
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
12 Jul 22
@lady1993 I hope I could find the ample time for it.
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@jstory07 (148771)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Dec 21
Riding a bike is easy. I hope you enjoy riding the bike.
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
12 Jul 22
I really did enjoy it, can't wait to have my own one.
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@Sojourn (13833)
• India
6 Dec 21
I learnt how to ride a bicycle pretty late i. e when I was 18 years old.
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
12 Jul 22
better late than never
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
13 Jul 22
@Sojourn I'd like that too, but I do not know from who I can borrow to practice
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@Sojourn (13833)
• India
12 Jul 22
@lady1993 you can say that again. Now I need to learn how to drive a car.
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• Philippines
6 Dec 21
Are you trying to learn it by yourself, or do you have someone to help/guide/catch you?
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
12 Jul 22
Mainly by myself , but my father did teach me some tips.
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
18 Jul 22
@merrybelle2021 Wow that would be awesome. probably an automatic
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• Philippines
17 Jul 22
@lady1993 There's a place here that says you can learn in just one session, 30-40 mins.
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@stanley777 (9401)
• Philippines
11 Jan 23
I know a lot of things, just kidding. cannot think of anything right now.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
6 Dec 21
There are lots of places to learn how to bike, you don't even have to buy a bicycle at first but you could rent. If you are from Metro Manila you can bike, learn to bike in Quezon circle or if you are from the South of Manila you could try river park in Festival Mall Alabang near my city. You can plan a trip to Tagaytay and rent a bicycle there, I think it's also the place where they rent horses to ride. Just plan your trips first and research since a lot has changed since the pandemic. I learned to ride, assemble and fix my own bicycle when I was a young teen.
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
12 Jul 22
I just borrowed from my younger cousins. it was a smaller bike but very easy to handle.
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@Rashnag (30597)
• Surat, India
6 Dec 21
Glad to know about it. All the best. No new skill acquired yet. It's always good to learn new stuff to keep oneself occupied and it feels good too. I will think about it too
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
12 Jul 22
New skill acquired looking for another hobby now.
@Babino (5756)
• Morocco
6 Dec 21
May I ask how old are you ?I used to ride bikes when I was young, it's been more than 10 years than I haven't had, I don't know if I still can. But if I had the chance, I'll learn again. It's an important skill as you said, very useful
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
12 Jul 22
I turning 29 this year I do not think it's a skill you ever forget. My dad was able to ride one after not practicing for more than 3 decades.
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• Philippines
17 Jul 22
@lady1993 True. They say the same thing about swimming and driving.
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• China
6 Dec 21
It's mainly balance. Just practice repeatedly and master the balance
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
12 Jul 22
So true. Finally learned after 4 days of trying, but still not confident to go out of the street