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How could you inspire someone to ride a bike?

This question really interests me, because I don’t know how to ride a bike.

Yes, it’s true. I’m 26-years-old and can’t ride a bike.

I want to learn how to ride a bike, but the barriers seem to be a bit high once you’ve hit this age. You need to not only buy a bike that’s probably going to get stolen in a few weeks in downtown Toronto, but also a helmet, lock, and all the accessories. On top of that, you need to learn how to ride a bike in a city where cars aren’t very friendly and there isn’t much empty space to try things other than the roads.

Oh, and nobody really seems to know how to teach an old guy how to ride a bike.

I want to overcome all those obstacles, and I know I can. But I just need that kick-in-the-ass to really motivate me. Can you provide that?

I think the rising gas prices are going to do a lot to help inspire people to start riding bikes. And hopefully, inspire the public transit system to start making progressive changes as well.