As a child, I really wanted to learn how to ride a bike more than anything, but some health issues and injuries back then meant it just never quite happened the way I hoped. Later, once I started working, life took its usual course—like it does for most of us—and we ended up relying on private cars for our daily routines and errands. But now, at 46, I find myself thinking that finally fulfilling that old childhood wish would bring me a deep sense of satisfaction and closure. The only thing holding me back is that it feels a bit strange or awkward to me. I worry that when I try to learn at this age—wobbling around like a little kid—people around me might react with amusement or find it ridiculous, and that possibility is making me overthink everything quite a lot. So, what do you all think? How unreasonable or unusual is this worry of mine, really?
Is it weird to learn to ride a bicycle for the first time at 46?
I think it's fuckin' awesome! Dare to be you! And I see your new, so Welcome to G@G! (Only been here a few months myself) And you'll soon see that what is really weird is the some of the questions here! 🤣
Thanks dude😘for welcoming me. I hope I'll have you by my side in this new community. And I'm also the best at asking weird questions🤣. So let's see how enjoyable this turns out to be for me with everything combined.☺️
Of course they will laugh you will look hilarious. That has never been a reason to not do anything. Most people wouldn't have them balls to try something new at your age so fuck em. Do you unapologetically. Ya know the saying dance like no one is watching, sing as though no one can hear, love like you never been hurt, ride like a dog on a skateboard. who cares.. regret comes from the the things we don't do not the things we tried and were success at or even the ones we failed at in my experience. Wear a helmet and tell us how your ass feels after though cause I personally couldn't imagine riding a bike now even though I used to ride hours to other towns as a child.
Good. Just do me a favor and practice a bit in an empty lot or something before taking it to the streets. My grandfather made the jump from learning to riding on the streets in orlando florida to soon and was struck by a car. He was also much older and less able from a starting point. You got this.
Okay- I met a woman from Haiti during a retreat for my job. She was talking about a place she was going for vacation. I had been there before so I told her to bring her bicycle. She told me that she did not know how to ride a bike. I told her that I would teach her how. So in a couple of weeks I brought my wife's bicycle to her house and taught her how to ride. It took a little doing but she eventually pedaled around the block. I am not sure exactly how old she was but I suspect she was around 40.
Bit like learning to swim.. my step grandmother was swimming along with my grandad and she had on armbands and a rubber ring, she was in her late 60s.
Get yourself a bike and learn to ride it.. stuff what other people think, I saw a lady older than me on a skateboard and I'm sorry to say I was jealous she was brilliant on it and I wished I could do what she done. i tried to surfboard after seeing some kids do it.. I almost drowned right enough but I tried it and didn't give a stuff what anyone thought.. If we don't try things once we end up regretting it. So please learn for yourself even if it's only once, what an achievement you've given yourself.
I absolutely encourage you to go for it. Get someone to help you at first. Go to a vacant parking lot until you get the hang of it. You will learn to ride the first day. You'll soon be riding confidently like you've been doing it your whole life. You'll love it! Plus, it's great exercise.
Don't worry about anyone seeing you while you are learning. Only irrelevant kids would laugh. The rest will admire you. Plus, nobody knows you or your history. For all they know, you knew how to ride when you were young but are now relearning after some medical incapacitation.
My mom didn't learn how to drive a car until she was 45 and became really good at it. So it's never too late.
You should do it so you don't have regrets later. If you are concerned about what others may thinks, try to find somewhere private for some lessons. I expect you will have it mastered for the most part after a few lessons.
No it's okay, it's really fun and healthy! I remember learning it as a kid and falling off my bike, that made me so mad I stormed off 😂 but it never happened again and once I could do it, it became my favorite way to move from one city to another.
Some people may raise an eyebrow, but they don't know your story. It should be admired instead. Like a fat person in the gym. When they enter that gym first day, they're not going to know what they're doing, they're going to get tired very easily. But we all have to start somewhere! Got to cheer that on! :)
@nekkibarbie No, not at all. I, mistakenly, and regretfully, coaxed my wife to go bicycling with me, against her better wishes. She fell, scrapped up her pretty knees, and tore her blue jeans, and never wanted to try it again.
Wow,😘 thank you so much for giving me this courage. Reading all of your comments is actually giving me a lot more confidence, and I'm moving forward toward fulfilling my old desire.
I don’t know how to swim because I have never learned. Weird? no. Why would that be weird for me to learn how to swim in my 30s when I’ve never learned before? There are people who learn to drive at an older age, and there are people who learn to sing later in life. I don’t judge beginners, because they are simply trying to learn something for the first time.
Wow,😘 thank you so much for giving me this courage. Reading all of your comments is actually giving me a lot more confidence, and I'm moving forward toward fulfilling my old desire.
@Simslover92 What is wrong with you. Get out and grab them balls with both hands. You are missing out and it is like 6 bucks with shoe rental. The people are great the beer is usually reasonably prices and the laughs hurt the ribs for days.
Wear looser pants then you think you may need. To be consistent requires a fair bit of freedom of movement to make repeatable motion. But it some of the most fun you can have with your clothes on honestly as a casual night out.
Nah. People thought I was weird for not getting my driver's license until 23 years of age, even though I had a car with plates and insurance for awhile. Really the hardest part was finding someone to lend me theirs to take the driving test.
You're in for some ridicule and embrassment for sure. However you're not yet so old that your sense of balance is severely impaired so you should be fine.
This is not unusual or weird at all. Just be sure to wear an appropriate bicycle helmet and protective gear in case you fall off. Most people do fall off sooner or later.
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Nothing wrong w that. There’s a monopolies who don’t even know how to swim at that age or older.
It's odd. I think the word weird also implies shame and I don't agree with that. Odd it definitely is. It's kind of adorable too. If a guy friend is teaching you he's probably enjoying it.
Oh okay, okay, got it. I'm thinking I'll definitely learn cycling by the end. And you can also start learning swimming, friend. I feel like this would be a really good decision. And I think it could become one of your favorite exercises.
Wow,😘 thank you so much for giving me this courage. Reading all of your comments is actually giving me a lot more confidence, and I'm moving forward toward fulfilling my old desire.
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