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?? What You’ll Need:

• A properly sized bike (feet should touch the ground when seated)
• A helmet (safety first!)
• A flat, open area (like an empty parking lot or park)
• Optional: elbow/knee pads and a patient friend/helper

STEP 1: Balance First (No Pedals Yet)
Start by removing the pedals (or use a balance bike).

• Sit on the seat and push off the ground with your feet.
• Practice gliding, steering, and stopping with your feet.
• Goal: Glide several feet with your feet up.

? Time spent here depends on your comfort with balance—it’s worth it!
STEP 2: Add Pedals and Learn Starting Position

• Reattach the pedals.
• Sit on the seat, hands on handlebars.
• One foot on the ground, the other foot on a pedal in the 2 o'clock position (ready to push down).
• Look forward, not at your feet.

STEP 3: Push, Pedal, Glide

• Push off the ground with your foot and press down on the pedal.
• Start pedaling right away.
• Keep your eyes forward and your body relaxed.
• Don’t oversteer—small adjustments keep you balanced.

STEP 4: Practice Starting, Stopping, and Turning

• Practice stopping with hand brakes or coaster brakes.
• Practice starting from a stop over and over.
• Try wide, gentle turns.

?? Expect a few wobbles. That’s part of learning

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