Originally Posted by
Ogsarg
The balance bike approach is great advice. I would add to that explaining counter steering, i.e. that turning the handle bars right causes the bike to go left. Kids learning figure this out instinctively and many adults are not even aware of it. For an adult learning, I think it could be very helpful.
I do not agree! Do not explain counter steering, as it just complicates matters. You want easy, first.
They will figure it out quickly, without even noticing that they are doing it!