How to get on and off a bike (The right way...)

009 - How to get on and off the bike. Believe it or not, there is a relatively easy way to get on and off a bike. Here are some tips that we believe will help, especially when the saddle is at the right height.

[Kuralai]

I felt silly for googling this and didn’t expect there to be an actual video but here I am. Thank you!

[yourmk]

finally a way to get on the bike without feeling like i’m going to fall over

[allyw]

Cycling with a low saddle is like running in a squat position, say goodbye to your knees. Right saddle height can be scary, it just takes practice, it gets easier, till one day you don’t even think about it.

[zoeydeu]

I'm short, and have avoided learning to ride a bike because I struggle to get on most bikes without falling. Thank you for this vid! Now I feel more confident in riding

[kerubinkirigaya]

This was the video that I really really need. Every time I ask my friends how to ride with a high saddle, they just laugh at me and thinks I'm joking or stupid

[WindySilver]

Scrolling through the comments and seeing other people finding this video useful after a 10+-year break from cycling made me feel far less mortified about being in the same situation and needing tutorials like this right now (especially since, as a short-legged person, I found the bike I bought too high to allow my legs to reach the ground while on the saddle). Thanks a ton for this video!

[JaysonHoang]

Haha 27 years old, just bought a hybrid bike. Felt like an idiot almost falling over in front of children at a local park. Thanks 😂

[juliahuynh]

I was so close to returning my bike thinking the lowest adjusted seat was too high. Now I know the problem isn't the bike.. it's me.

[gadgetgirlretires]

Thanks, this is very helpful. I am riding a bike for the first time in 10 years & I had them lower my seat because I couldn’t figure out how to get on or off the bike without falling. I’ll have to practice this & then have them put my seat back where it belongs.

[joellebrodeur]

What I learned so far: newbies, irrespective of age, must start with seat low and feet flat. Once you can balance and ride where ever you want, have control of the bike turning and not wobbling wildly, then you can attempt this.

Newbies like me who are comfortable on the bike with controlled balance can practice this. Once you've mastered this and can perform this mount/dismount, also start/stop without your rump on the seat, THEN you can readjust your seat to the proper height.

I'm almost there myself, lol. I showed my son this video and he's been practicing and now can do this reliably, so thanks for the quick concise video.

[rodrigosmusic]

I feel so dumb for riding a bike the wrong way my entire life. This changes everything for me! My quads will thank me. Thank you sir!

[DingleyDell]

Thanks for making these videos. I refer people to them in order to learn the basics and beyond.

[domingosanna]

First time in my life, yesterday, I felt over from my bicycle with a big crash in the pavement when I got off. I still cannot walk without a much pain. I decided to google for a better way to get on and off my bike. I wish watched your video before but never its late. Very easy to do following you advice. Thanks.

[susannt]

Finally someone that showed EXACTLY how to position the bicycle (and yourself) instead of just swinging over the leg like you were a athlete or dancer! After trying for several years, I finally made it thanks to you, and can get me a racer bicycle as companion to my cx!

[ronnak]

I am new to cycling, and by far, your video is the simplest and easiest to follow, straight forward, Thank-you

[tinac]

Excellent explanation, thanks! I've been doing it wrong, and couldn't understand why. When setting off at the 1 o'clock position, I've been trying to "haul" myself up onto the saddle, instead of getting going on the pedals first and then sitting down. Thanks so much for explaining this properly!

[si]

I gotta say...i love your teaching style. It's clear and to the point and you speak with a lot of confidence. Thank you.

[jubyjacob]

This helped me so much after I crash landed at the end of my first cycling class. Wished I had seen this video earlier. :-) Thank you so much . God bless you.

[chandranibhattacharyya]

My bicycle seat is a bit high for me and also it is heavy for me to handle . I am currently learning to ride it. I didn't know the correct way to get up until I watched this video.. Thank you

[TNCSONGS]

Thank you so much. I started cycling a month ago and was fumbling getting on and off my mountain bike.