Cathy Tuttle2d ago

I volunteer with a Utrecht non-profit De Fietsmeesters to help teach adults how to bike. Students are almost always women, and mostly new immigrants. There are 16 new riders in this class, and 4 of us volunteers.

By the end of 10 weeks almost everyone is successfully biking on the road — it's so empowering!

#utrecht #bikeTooter

Show threadlopta1d ago
@CathyTuttle I wonder whether small wheels and a step-through frame help. So far I've not been able to teach my son to ride.
Show threadCathy Tuttle
@lopta Step thru frame and take off the pedals. The Dutch teach their kids (and adults) by having them scoot around and learn how to balance.
Apr 4 at 2:15pmWeb
Show threadlopta1d ago
@CathyTuttle We did that for a while, then put the pedals back on once he was pedalling. He could pedal, steer and talk but not all three at the same time and can't stop talking! Can't even get him to try now. :-(