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Starting and Stopping
Starting and stopping your bike smoothly will tell others that you are competent and belong on the road.
Steps to Starting Your Bike
- Stand ahead of the seat
- Place one pedal in an upright position
- Push the pedal down and ease yourself onto the seat
- Place the other foot on the opposite pedal
Steps to Stopping Your Bike
- Stop pedaling
- Shift your weight to the pedal that is in the down position
- Squeeze both brakes equally
- Slide off the seat
- Place one foot on the ground
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