never too late to learn to ride a bike. what a great way to sight see.
one of things i'd like to do is go on a cycling tour in europe, france or maybe germany.
when, Lord willing, i get to visit the philippines, i will definitely bring my bike with me :)
the following information may be helpful for you:
The Undersized Bike Approach [tito lit's note: for learning how to balance]
The ideal bike for learning to ride, whether for a child or a deprived adult, is a bike that is "too small" for efficient riding. For learning purposes, the rider should be able to sit on the saddle with both feet flat on the ground and the knees slightly bent. The bike can then be used as a hobby horse or scooter, with the feet always ready to stop a fall. It may even be useful to remove the pedals at first, so that the feet can swing freely. Ideally, a bike for this approach should have at least one hand brake, so that the child can stop while using both feet for balance. A good place to practice is on a grassy field, perhaps with a slight downgrade.
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lovely photos! makes me wanna go and learn how to ride a bike! it's not yet too late for me, is it?
never too late to learn to ride a bike. what a great way to sight see.
one of things i'd like to do is go on a cycling tour in europe, france or maybe germany.
when, Lord willing, i get to visit the philippines, i will definitely bring my bike with me :)
the following information may be helpful for you:
The Undersized Bike Approach [tito lit's note: for learning how to balance]
The ideal bike for learning to ride, whether for a child or a deprived adult, is a bike that is "too small" for efficient riding. For learning purposes, the rider should be able to sit on the saddle with both feet flat on the ground and the knees slightly bent. The bike can then be used as a hobby horse or scooter, with the feet always ready to stop a fall. It may even be useful to remove the pedals at first, so that the feet can swing freely. Ideally, a bike for this approach should have at least one hand brake, so that the child can stop while using both feet for balance. A good place to practice is on a grassy field, perhaps with a slight downgrade.
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