Learn to Ride Tips Part 1: Balance Drills The tips are the same for people ages 7 to 70! First, prepare your bike for this initial learning phase by taking the pedals off your bike and lowering your seat so you are closer to the ground. 1. Keep all of your weight on your seat 2. Keep your arms loose 3. Keep your eyes forward! Look at the horizon. It will help you feel your balance. Begin taking small steps to move the bike along, either one foot at a time or with both feet at the same time. Even