Afraid to get back on

[mimitabby]

once your palm stops hurting please try again, but not by coasting.
You need to pedal or you won't have the momentum to keep you moving.
Is embarrassment or fear part of your problem?

My sister went to a tricycle for various reasons. It was lower to the ground.

[elaine_mudge]

Hiya, I fell and broke my wrist some time ago and having tried to ride my bike again a few weeks ago found I was terrified of falling, I am also not as flexible as I was so cannot lift my foot high enough to get on my bike. I looked at a trike option but that is really expensive. then I found this site which you may find helpful. www.bwieland.com, he sells both stabilising wheels and training wheels for adults, I plan to visit his site tomorrow morning and will let you know what I find. Like you I used to ride for miles and miles in my youth but haven't really ridden since I owned a car. Silly!

[hebe]

Hiya, I fell and broke my wrist some time ago and having tried to ride my bike again a few weeks ago found I was terrified of falling, I am also not as flexible as I was so cannot lift my foot high enough to get on my bike. I looked at a trike option but that is really expensive. then I found this site which you may find helpful. www.bwieland.com, he sells both stabilising wheels and training wheels for adults, I plan to visit his site tomorrow morning and will let you know what I find. Like you I used to ride for miles and miles in my youth but haven't really ridden since I owned a car. Silly!

This is a very old thread that you bumped, Elaine!

I haven't looked at your link but I am a brand new 40something adult rider. Would a more accessible bike would be a better option than stabilisers or training wheels - perhaps if you borrowed a step-through bike or something like a townie that has a much lower seat? Or get a good friend to help you until you get your nerve back? Editing to add that if you search on the company name you'll find a site with many ideas on this, and also a couple of comments from people who claim to have had a less than positive experience with the company. If you prefer the idea of stabilisers/training wheels then perhaps ask at your local bike shop, or at a local rehabilitation centre as they should both be familiar with helping adults of all abilities to ride a bike.

I hope the OP got on ok, I have quite enjoyed reading this "blast from the past".