Balance & Biking

[Jess]

we are starting biking next gym class and I have a note to excuse me from it because I do not know how to ride it - actually I have huge balance problems so I cannot mountain bike

I know people will whisper about me and also I will feel really stupid and I want to find something to motivate me to learn how to ride a bike with stupid training wheels. only problem is my bike is now too small and my parents probably won't buy me a new bike anyways if I still fail to ride a bike.

Need advice.

[kyler]

well you shud try a stationary bike or eliptical machine if there's one there, mabe tht will help your balance. i ride them in the winter here so when spring comes i can ride good distance outside.

[Jess]

that's what I do, I ride the stationary bike. but it doesn't help

[middkid]

Stationary bikes probably wouldn't help your balance. I would think the only way would be to go out and ride. If your bike's a little too small you'll be fine, so just going on a ride once in a while will help you alot.

[Jess]

If I do that I'll have to remove the training wheels...............>_<

[middkid]

Well just take it one step at a time. Take a 5 minute ride, the next day take a 10 minute ride, until you feel comfortable doing the mountain biking. Even before the classes start go down alone with your bike and practice on whatever course you'll be using.

[Jess]

well im going into 11th grade and I'm not sure if we would be doing mountain biking. and besides, I haven't rode a bike for over 3 years

[Mythical]

Jess! Im the same way. Just practice on a bike by using it on the grass, it worked for me

[ShatteredWings]

Dude, just take the training wheels off.

You'll fall a few times yes, but then the balance comes.
If it really bothers you learn to ride on grass.

[Jess]

I will try doing that...but my bike is too small, way too small. though I can ride me little brother's bike but idk if that will be too small either

[ShatteredWings]

...raise the seat?