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I had not ridden a bike for years- 10 15 yrs or so- but decided to ride around a small island while on vacation with my husband.on bikes. His first thought when he saw me trying it out was 'does she not know how to ride a bike'?
I had to keep going back to the rental place to ask for a smaller bike until I eventually got a kid sized one. I needed to be able to put both feet on the ground easily.
I have had balance/vertigo issues in the past. I could never wear hight heels easily or safely. But I am not sure if balance was responsible for my shaky riding, or just nerves at being on a small road, no sidewalks, with cars. Or a combination.
Anyone else have trouble and were you able to get better at it with practice? They say you never forget how to ride a bike, but I certainly felt like it my first time.
I had to keep going back to the rental place to ask for a smaller bike until I eventually got a kid sized one. I needed to be able to put both feet on the ground easily.
I have had balance/vertigo issues in the past. I could never wear hight heels easily or safely. But I am not sure if balance was responsible for my shaky riding, or just nerves at being on a small road, no sidewalks, with cars. Or a combination.
Anyone else have trouble and were you able to get better at it with practice? They say you never forget how to ride a bike, but I certainly felt like it my first time.
lorrieonline
(Raising hand here) - yes, I have trouble even getting on one. I'm sure it's not that we've forgotten at all. It's all the coordination and balance for me. I haven't tried since last year sometime. My hat is off to you for giving this a go!! Sounds like you've got some awesome determination!
lorrieonline
Oh, in answer to whether I could get better with practice - I was too chicken to try again. Doesn't mean I won't though. It's just so hot here most of the time, I avoid the outdoors as much as possible. When it gets colder out, it's easier to move around though. I may try again in the winter.
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