How to Teach an Adult to Ride a Bike

1

Plan to teach the rider in several 30-60 minute sessions.

Plan to teach the rider in several 30-60 minute sessions.

2

Ensure the bike works properly.

Ensure the bike works properly.

3

Choose a grassy or paved area with a slight slope.

Choose a grassy or paved area with a slight slope.

4

Pick a spot with minimal traffic.

Pick a spot with minimal traffic.

5

Outfit the rider with appropriate clothing and safety gear.

Outfit the rider with appropriate clothing and safety gear.

6

Adjust the bike seat so the rider can put their feet on the ground.

Adjust the bike seat so the rider can put their feet on the ground.

7

Remove the pedals from the bike so the rider can learn to balance.

Remove the pedals from the bike so the rider can learn to balance.

8

Instruct the rider to practice getting on and off the bike.

Instruct the rider to practice getting on and off the bike.

9

Have the rider push the bike while walking beside it and practice braking.

Have the rider push the bike while walking beside it and practice braking.

10

Tell the rider to practice gliding on the bike.

Tell the rider to practice gliding on the bike.

11

Replace the pedals and adjust the seat, if necessary.

Replace the pedals and adjust the seat, if necessary.

12

Set the pedal for their dominant foot at the 2 o'clock position.

Set the pedal for their dominant foot at the 2 o'clock position.

13

Instruct the rider to release the brake and push down on the pedal.

Instruct the rider to release the brake and push down on the pedal.

14

Hold the handlebars and saddle, if necessary.

Hold the handlebars and saddle, if necessary.

15

Remind the rider to sit up and look ahead of them.

Remind the rider to sit up and look ahead of them.

16

Let the rider cycle unaided once they feel comfortable.

Let the rider cycle unaided once they feel comfortable.

17

Have the rider practice turning in both directions.

Have the rider practice turning in both directions.

How to Teach an Adult to Ride a Bike

Steps

Plan to teach the rider in several 30-60 minute sessions.

Ensure the bike works properly.

Choose a grassy or paved area with a slight slope.

Pick a spot with minimal traffic.

Outfit the rider with appropriate clothing and safety gear.

Adjust the bike seat so the rider can put their feet on the ground.

Remove the pedals from the bike so the rider can learn to balance.

Instruct the rider to practice getting on and off the bike.

Have the rider push the bike while walking beside it and practice braking.

Tell the rider to practice gliding on the bike.

Replace the pedals and adjust the seat, if necessary.

Set the pedal for their dominant foot at the 2 o'clock position.

Instruct the rider to release the brake and push down on the pedal.

Hold the handlebars and saddle, if necessary.

Remind the rider to sit up and look ahead of them.

Let the rider cycle unaided once they feel comfortable.

Have the rider practice turning in both directions.

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How to Teach an Adult to Ride a Bike

Steps

Plan to teach the rider in several 30-60 minute sessions.

Ensure the bike works properly.

Choose a grassy or paved area with a slight slope.

Pick a spot with minimal traffic.

Outfit the rider with appropriate clothing and safety gear.

Adjust the bike seat so the rider can put their feet on the ground.

Remove the pedals from the bike so the rider can learn to balance.

Instruct the rider to practice getting on and off the bike.

Have the rider push the bike while walking beside it and practice braking.

Tell the rider to practice gliding on the bike.

Replace the pedals and adjust the seat, if necessary.

Set the pedal for their dominant foot at the 2 o'clock position.

Instruct the rider to release the brake and push down on the pedal.

Hold the handlebars and saddle, if necessary.

Remind the rider to sit up and look ahead of them.

Let the rider cycle unaided once they feel comfortable.

Have the rider practice turning in both directions.

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