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Riding a bike with one hand enables you to carry things around with you if you don't have a bag. It also helps you learn how to ride a bike with no hands. It's a very helpful trick for you to learn, and it's also relatively easy.
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Make sure that you're good at riding a bike with two hands. You should be able to be balanced, and you shouldn't be falling off at all. If you can't ride with two hands, you won't be able to ride with one.
Get on your bike and start riding. This time, loosen the grip of one hand (whichever one you feel more comfortable doing). Don't let go, just hold it gently. Get used to this.Advertisement
While you're riding, uncurl one of your hands (probably the same one as above). Try riding your bike with your flat palm guiding the handlebars.
This time, let go completely, and rest your arm or wrist on the handlebar for support. You should be riding straight, and the only thing you should be using your wrist for is to steady the bike.
Let go completely and take your whole hand, arm, everything off the handlebar. You may be a little bit wobbly at first. Keep riding around and this will wear off.
It's easier to steer in the direction of the hand that is still on the handlebar. Practice turning this way first, going gently.
If you need to turn the other way, you may want to steady the bike with your wrist again at first. However, after a bit of practice you should be able to do it single-handedly.
Practice, practice, practice, and you will be riding smoothly.
Community Q&A
- QuestionI have to ride to school every morning, and I don’t know how to indicate turns.
Community AnswerUse your left arm. Left turn: stretch your arm out straight to the left. Right turn: form an "L" shape with your left arm, your upper arm pointing to the left and your forearm straight up toward the sky.
Tips
- Ride on a smooth surface where there will be little or no traffic.Thanks
- One-handed riding is great for those suffering from nursemaid's elbow.Thanks
- Keep practicing. Practice makes perfect.Thanks
Warnings
- Keep an eye out for traffic, pedestrians, or other bike riders. If you feel like you are going to fall, put your hand back on the handlebars. If you're still falling, brake and get off.Thanks
- Always wear a helmet when you are riding your bike.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Bike
- Helmet
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