How to gain confidence on my bicycle?

[Nigelnaturist]

And stay off the pavements please...

+1
It will come back to you, the thing is never be afraid.

 

[Herbie]

Thank you BLUE and vickster and jim55!!! I didn't expect replies so quickly! I have just made my profile and it was my first post! It's great to find a forum that is actually LIVE!! Will visit here very often - I can feel it!!!

We're all pretty decent peeps on here and you get great help and advice with all manner of things.Good luck with getting your confidence back..just take your time and practice at your own pace

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Hi Bea!
Don't worry, your confidence will come back with time and practice.
I was terrified too for the first few months, one day I had to be at work at 6am, could not believe how easy and relaxing the ride was.
Like others have said, practicing on the roads early in the morning and late at night will boost your confidence. I used to take the pavement or the park shortcut during rush hour, but you will soon realize taking the road is mostly quicker!
The bike gives you much freedom of travel when you don't have a car, so don't give up.

 

[Bea]

Thank you very much everyone!!! I am more confident already, just reading it all. I'll be dashing to bed now, but will post here how I am getting on with my "baby". ONCE AGAIN - THANKS!!!!

 

[Herbie]

Thank you very much everyone!!! I am more confident already, just reading it all. I'll be dashing to bed now, but will post here how I am getting on with my "baby". ONCE AGAIN - THANKS!!!!

Keep us posted

 

[Robson3022]

In all honesty take your time, get a helmet and get in a park/quiet area and spend some time on your bike. At slow speeds grazed hands/knees/elbows will be the worst that can happen.

It will come back to you it's just like ...er......"riding a bike"



Good luck!