Did anyone here learn to cycle at an adult age?

[La Lioness Priyanka]

where did you learn? can you tell me what your experience has been etc..

i could cycle as a kid but the last time i tried i couldnt keep balance at all

[azmouse]

1. A few years ago my husband and I bought bicycles

We thought it would be good exercise. I hadn't been on a bike since I was 13 when I was in an accident with my bike and broke my collar bone and the bike was badly damaged.

So it was really tough getting back on a bike at the age of 36. Yep! Couldn't keep my balance... I thought I was gonna die!

It's funny how we can do something so easily as kids but it's gets harder to do as an adult. I kept with it though and could bike around fairly well. Haven't been on the bicycle for a little while now. Traffic is so bad that I'm a bit afraid and I don't have any areas closeby that are bike friendly.

[SharonRB]

2. That's one of my deep, dark secrets

I never learned to ride a bike. I had no desire to ride as a kid (I did ride a tricycle for a while when I was very young), and the one time I tried as an adult, I couldn't balance at all. Glad to hear it's not just me.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

3. but i wanna learn...i just dont know where to do it...

sigh!

[SharonRB]

4. I actually now wish I did ride one

It would be great exercise.

[tigereye]

6. don't most bikeshops have a place where you could learn?

or a site in the park for practice?

[taterguy]

7. Ask a friend who rides

Most of us cyclists are eager for converts and will be glad to help. Some of us will even loan you a bike. A bonus is if you have a friend with one of those indoor trainers. You can get used to the posture and body motions of cycling without any risk of falling down.

[Dangerously Amused]

5. 1. Buy a bike.

2. Google "How to ride a bike." There is a LOT of information there.