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What is the minimum age in Toronto (Canada, Ontario), that I can ride my bicycle without wearing a helmet?
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Depends on how old you are when you grow an adamantium layer of skin over your scalp...
You can legally ride without a helmet at 18, but it is *always* stupid to do so. Wearing a helmet, and wearing it properly, makes cycling immensely safer. In Toronto in particular, it's not that safe of a thing to do, but if you fall and hit your head, a helmet is the difference between having to spend $30 to replace your helmet, and having urban foxes make a meal of your brain matter.
It happens. All the freaking time. That's why whenever you see a cycling club ride past you, you can safely bet that they'll *all* be wearing helmets. Smart adults wear helmets even though they don't have to. And these days helmets can be pretty stylish, and there are always ways of dealing with helmet-head. So just get used to it, because if there's anything worth protecting in your head, you will *always* wear a helmet when you cycle.
Depends on how old you are when you grow an adamantium layer of skin over your scalp...
You can legally ride without a helmet at 18, but it is *always* stupid to do so. Wearing a helmet, and wearing it properly, makes cycling immensely safer. In Toronto in particular, it's not that safe of a thing to do, but if you fall and hit your head, a helmet is the difference between having to spend $30 to replace your helmet, and having urban foxes make a meal of your brain matter.
It happens. All the freaking time. That's why whenever you see a cycling club ride past you, you can safely bet that they'll *all* be wearing helmets. Smart adults wear helmets even though they don't have to. And these days helmets can be pretty stylish, and there are always ways of dealing with helmet-head. So just get used to it, because if there's anything worth protecting in your head, you will *always* wear a helmet when you cycle.
Does anyone know where there is bicycle lessons in saginaw mi?
helllo1234
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Interesting question. I live no where near Saginaw, so I can only give ideas.
Please ignore if someone specifically answers you.
First of all "bicycle lessons" for WHO? An adult? a child?
Typically children learn with the help of their parents (or older sibling, or perhaps a friend)
Children do NOT have the hand strength to use adult brakes, so their needs are significantly different from adults. (Along with their small size (poor visibility) and slow speeds and poor judgment and attention). For a child, training wheels on a small 1 speed bike along with the usual protective gear (at least a helmet and long pants, long shirt and possibly bike gloves -- or even knee and elbow pads) is all you need. I "taught" my kids by running along side them as they practiced.
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I do not know if there ARE adult training wheels. I would think one would be sufficient, and possibly a child's training wheel could be modified. For an adult, I would use a womans bike as small as possible (the limitation is that the rider has to be able to pedal, too small a bike and the pedaling becomes almost impossible (as well as throwing off balance). The smaller the bike, the easier it will be to catch yourself as you lose your balance. You can tell when you are going over...
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Practice is the ONLY way to learn. I would find a sidewalk with grass on either side of it and practice there. The funny thing about learning how to bike is that you can not balance on a bike if it is going too SLOWLY. So, unfortunately, you have to start at a speed that may make you uncomfortable...
The speed of the bike actually helps you balance.
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Here is my suggestion: visit some bike shops and ask. NOT Walmart or KMart/Sears, etc. A specialty shop. Unless you already have your own bike, buy a used one. The equipment needs to be the same as for a kid. You do not need specialty pants, shirt or shoes! If no one seems to be able to help, go back to the one you found was the friendliest and ask if you could post an advertisement on their Bulletin board (which most shops have). Say you want 3 or 4 - 30 minute lessons and will pay $15 each. (depending on the local economy). Bike shops typically have a lot of student help, and I'm guessing you can find a teen willing to help you. You probably should speak to them to be sure they seem competent enough to help.
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I believe an adult can learn on their own. I would suggest getting elbow and knee pads, I'm not sure what kind. Some are rigid, some more flexible. Definitely gloves. ANd ALWAYS a helmet.
Start out going straight. Once you can start and stop, start practicing turns. You may have to find a parking lot instead of a sidewalk for that... I don't know what parks are available. Schools (not talking urban Saginaw) have bike paths that are learner friendly leading to them from the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Michigan DOT has information on regional bike trails, and there are books on it too.
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HTH
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Oh unless you are a "natural" (and you never know, till you try), all the stuff they tell you about how high the seat is, the distance between the seat and the handle bars, the tire size,, all that is for people who CAN ride, not people learning...Buy or borrow the smallest bike you can pedal comfortably with, with the biggest tires, hand brakes would be nice, but pedal brakes are sufficient to start. First thing to learn is starting and stopping and dismounting so that you don't fall over...that's why I recommend a woman's bike - you can just hop off the seat. When seated you Should be able to touch the ground with at least one foot, probably both (toes at least) so that you don't fall over every time you slow down.
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Once you get better, you will need a better bike, for sure. First place I'd look for that first bike is garage sales, Craigslist, and neighbors who have older kids. Fewer gears is better. You should learn the basics on flat ground. That shouldn't be difficult in Saginaw, lol.
Interesting question. I live no where near Saginaw, so I can only give ideas.
Please ignore if someone specifically answers you.
First of all "bicycle lessons" for WHO? An adult? a child?
Typically children learn with the help of their parents (or older sibling, or perhaps a friend)
Children do NOT have the hand strength to use adult brakes, so their needs are significantly different from adults. (Along with their small size (poor visibility) and slow speeds and poor judgment and attention). For a child, training wheels on a small 1 speed bike along with the usual protective gear (at least a helmet and long pants, long shirt and possibly bike gloves -- or even knee and elbow pads) is all you need. I "taught" my kids by running along side them as they practiced.
-=-
I do not know if there ARE adult training wheels. I would think one would be sufficient, and possibly a child's training wheel could be modified. For an adult, I would use a womans bike as small as possible (the limitation is that the rider has to be able to pedal, too small a bike and the pedaling becomes almost impossible (as well as throwing off balance). The smaller the bike, the easier it will be to catch yourself as you lose your balance. You can tell when you are going over...
-=-
Practice is the ONLY way to learn. I would find a sidewalk with grass on either side of it and practice there. The funny thing about learning how to bike is that you can not balance on a bike if it is going too SLOWLY. So, unfortunately, you have to start at a speed that may make you uncomfortable...
The speed of the bike actually helps you balance.
-=-
Here is my suggestion: visit some bike shops and ask. NOT Walmart or KMart/Sears, etc. A specialty shop. Unless you already have your own bike, buy a used one. The equipment needs to be the same as for a kid. You do not need specialty pants, shirt or shoes! If no one seems to be able to help, go back to the one you found was the friendliest and ask if you could post an advertisement on their Bulletin board (which most shops have). Say you want 3 or 4 - 30 minute lessons and will pay $15 each. (depending on the local economy). Bike shops typically have a lot of student help, and I'm guessing you can find a teen willing to help you. You probably should speak to them to be sure they seem competent enough to help.
-=-
I believe an adult can learn on their own. I would suggest getting elbow and knee pads, I'm not sure what kind. Some are rigid, some more flexible. Definitely gloves. ANd ALWAYS a helmet.
Start out going straight. Once you can start and stop, start practicing turns. You may have to find a parking lot instead of a sidewalk for that... I don't know what parks are available. Schools (not talking urban Saginaw) have bike paths that are learner friendly leading to them from the surrounding neighborhoods.
-=-
Michigan DOT has information on regional bike trails, and there are books on it too.
-=-
HTH
-=-
edit
Oh unless you are a "natural" (and you never know, till you try), all the stuff they tell you about how high the seat is, the distance between the seat and the handle bars, the tire size,, all that is for people who CAN ride, not people learning...Buy or borrow the smallest bike you can pedal comfortably with, with the biggest tires, hand brakes would be nice, but pedal brakes are sufficient to start. First thing to learn is starting and stopping and dismounting so that you don't fall over...that's why I recommend a woman's bike - you can just hop off the seat. When seated you Should be able to touch the ground with at least one foot, probably both (toes at least) so that you don't fall over every time you slow down.
-=-
Once you get better, you will need a better bike, for sure. First place I'd look for that first bike is garage sales, Craigslist, and neighbors who have older kids. Fewer gears is better. You should learn the basics on flat ground. That shouldn't be difficult in Saginaw, lol.
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