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I always wanted to learn how to ride a bike. Always looked like fun.
Do it. I took up cycling last year (although I learned as a kid) and now it's literally my favourite thing to do ever. I'm also the fittest I've ever been.
I wouldn't even know how to start. And, even though I know it's silly, I'd be super nervous to try in front of people. I'm fat. They'd laugh at me 🤣
There are videos on youtube that can help. Tom Scott did one where he learns to ride a bike as an adult. He seemed to get the hang of it pretty quickly.
You're going to do great. Keep the seat low and push with your feet to get the feel of coasting, just like kids learn. Small steps and you'll be riding in no time. Depending on where you live, see if there are community bike groups you can volunteer at - these are great for learning about bike maintenance, and some places will let you build a bike for yourself from donated stuff for your time. Bike shops are pretty much universally supportive too.
For what it's worth, I think you already did the hard part by coming here and expressing interest :)
Absolutely go do it! Riding a bike is one of the simplest joys in life once you get the hang of it. I live ripping around doing all my errands on it. I have a reasonably nice vehicle but really I only drive in the worst of the winter, or to get out of town to do some activity. In the summer that activity is usually mountain biking, go figure!
So do it?