Should I learn to ride a bike?
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Should I learn to ride a bike?So I've just realised that there is a woeful lack of KFC at my uni. The nearest one is nearly a 50 minute walk away - or a significantly shorter bicycle ride.
This presents a dilemma for TSR to ponder; should I learn to ride a bike so that this journey is possible?
In particular, is it worthwhile learning considering that the main benefit of riding a bike is the healthy living aspect, which would totally negated by all of the Colonel's goodness I would be stuffing down my gullet?
Note: I'm not learning to ride just for the sake of it. Nor can I afford a car, or spare the time for the walk. -
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Re: Should I learn to ride a bike?Yeah I was never taught. I was more of the stay indoors type.(Original post by TheWorldEndsWithMe)
I thought riding a bike was one of those things people got taught at, like, age five?
Either way, you may as well. You might end up really enjoying it or something and it's probably useful to have.
I know it'd be embarrassing to start learning in public at my age, so if there is no real reason to (like getting to KFC) I wouldn't do it. -
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Re: Should I learn to ride a bike?Riding a bicycle is a very basic skill. At some point in life you will probably have to ride one, and it would be even more embarrassing if you were unable to do it at the age of 30 or 40. Learn to ride one straight away. Not only are they a good transport option, but they are also excellent for fitness.
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Re: Should I learn to ride a bike?(Original post by mangoh)
4 actually...
I think OP means bike as in a real bike... not bicycle.
"I want to ride a bicycle, I want to ride a bicycle, bicycle" -
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Re: Should I learn to ride a bike?Naah, (although I think you've realised now) but OP mentioned riding a bike being healthy, that's not gonna happen with a motorbike.(Original post by mangoh)
4 actually...
I think OP means bike as in a real bike... not bicycle.
"I want to ride a bicycle, I want to ride a bicycle, bicycle" -
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Re: Should I learn to ride a bike?Lol I only learnt how to ride two weeks before easter holiday im 19 :/(Original post by TheWorldEndsWithMe)
I thought riding a bike was one of those things people got taught at, like, age five?
Either way, you may as well. You might end up really enjoying it or something and it's probably useful to have. -
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Re: Should I learn to ride a bike?Someone didn't realise OP was trolling.(Original post by TheWorldEndsWithMe)
I thought riding a bike was one of those things people got taught at, like, age five?
Either way, you may as well. You might end up really enjoying it or something and it's probably useful to have. -
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Re: Should I learn to ride a bike?How did you do this? Any hints about not being seen learning in public? (I don't have a garden)(Original post by miss_sexy)
Lol I only learnt how to ride two weeks before easter holiday im 19 :/ -
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Re: Should I learn to ride a bike?Lol. :/ there is a big field with paths in front of my house so it was not bad...on weekdays brother taught me around 12:00 noon when most people were probz very busy with work or at school and at(Original post by OMGWTFBBQ)
How did you do this? Any hints about not being seen learning in public? (I don't have a garden)
n weekends just wake up around 9:00., most people are still asleep..since u dont have a garden or a field, u probz need to go to a nearby park on weekends in the morning ...i was really lucky to have a field with lots of paths in front of my house -
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Re: Should I learn to ride a bike?Secluded car park.(Original post by OMGWTFBBQ)
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Re: Should I learn to ride a bike?I learnt to ride a bike as an adult.
I lived in an inner city area as a child, my parents thought a child being on a bike around so many cars was dangerous. I don't see why that should open me up to embarrassment or ridicule.
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Re: Should I learn to ride a bike?I'm glad others have come out with not riding. People tend to stare in amazement when I say that I can't... there just isn't much call for it in suburban Manchester.
Any more ideas of (safe) secluded locations to learn are appreciated. I'd probably get stabbed or mugged if I tried Morrison's car park!
