Ooof, a bit frustrated now. It's not because we're not making progress - we are, many of them have now transitioned to using both feet on the pedals, if only for two or three revolutions. But it feels like I don't know how to instruct, what tips to give. I don't know what the barriers are and I don't know how to help. I have the suspicion that this comes with trying to teach adults. I think they basically have to teach themselves, and all we can do is try to give various ideas and examples. The ones who have progressed are the ones who have just tried and tried and tried.

We have two or three who are struggling with basic balance on a bike after three sessions, and even when we give them the smallest bikes they feel unsure because they are quite short themselves. And they feel very insecure at speed, coasting or with an instructor supporting the bike, which makes it harder for them to practice alone, as you really can't pedal a bike at walking speed until you're proficient.

Urk. Not feeling like a very good instructor at the moment.