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Why can't I balance on my bike?

Jonas Jackel
Owner, Huckleberry Bicycles
Jonas Jackel is the Owner of Huckleberry Bicycles, a bicycle retail store based in San Francisco, California. Jonas has over 20 years of experience managing bicycle retail stores and has operated Huckleberry Bicycles since 2011. Huckleberry Bicycles specializes in servicing, repairing, and custom building road, cross, gravel, touring, folding, and e-bikes. Jonas was also previously sat on the Board of Directors for Bike East Bay, a bicycle-advocacy non-profit organization based in Oakland, California.

Jonas Jackel

Owner, Huckleberry Bicycles

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It just takes practice! Set the bike seat a little lower while you're learning. That way, it will be easier for you to put your feet down on the ground, so you might feel more comfortable. Once you get the hang of it and you can balance better, raise the seat so it will be easier to pedal.

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I am 13, but I don't know how to ride a bike. Is that embarrassing?

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It's only embarrassing if you let yourself feel embarrassed. You should ask a parent or a close friend to teach you (anyone you trust who you know wouldn't tease you).

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I'm already 24 years old and I never had a chance to learn how to ride a bike. Is it still possible for me to learn?

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Of course it's possible. You're never too old to learn anything. Give it a try!

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How can I get over the embarrassment and fear of riding my bike?

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You can by trying it over and over again and by not stopping if you fall off, get back up and try again. If you are still scared, practice riding on the grass until you get the hang of it.

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What if I'm not an adult but I still want to learn to ride a bike? This is aimed towards adults.

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This technique works for everyone, from kids to adults. Just follow the steps as shown, and you should be able to ride a bike in no time.

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