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What Is the Proper Way for a Rider on the Back of a Motorcycle to Mount and Dismount

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    From the seated position, pedal on one side then lean forward to stand up on that pedal while lifting your butt off the seat. (This is the most important step. If you remain seated you will not have as much control over your bike once stopped.)

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    Slow the bike almost to a stop, making sure to keep your balance. Use your body, rather than the handlebars.

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    Remove the higher foot from its pedal. [1]

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    As the bike comes to a complete stop, tip your bicycle slightly to the side with the freed foot.

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    Put that foot on the ground.

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    Remove the other foot from its pedal and put it on the ground.

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    Lean the bike slightly as you swing either leg over the seat or through the frame if it's a female-style bicycle. [2]

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    Put your other foot on the ground.

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    As you are riding the bike, swing one leg over the frame and onto the other pedal quickly.

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    In a swift motion, 'ditch' the bike and use the frame to vault forward.

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    Land safely and recover the bike. [3]

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    Build up some speed ahead of time.

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    Start "coasting" (stop pedaling. the bike still moves) when you are a few yards away from your destination.

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    When you are just a few feet away, GENTLY squeeze your rear brake. The bike should begin to skid.

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    SLOWLY remove your feet from the pedals and firmly plant them on the ground BEFORE the bike stops moving. It should come to an early stop.

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    Stand up. Swing a foot over the bike and walk it up to an optimal location.

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    Swing a foot (usually the right foot is used but either foot is acceptable) behind the back of your bicycle seat, while the bicycle is still in slight motion. Note: If you have toe clips, be very sure to disconnect your pedal foot from them! If you forget this, you will find yourself literally slammed on the ground when your "swing" foot touches the ground to stop![4]

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    Coast to a stop with both feet on one side of your bicycle, with one foot on the pedal and the other foot behind it. Use your body rather than your steering to balance.[5]

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    Once your bicycle is totally stopped, step onto the ground.

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  • Question

    How do I safely dismount from a men's bicycle with a rear baby seat attached?

    Community Answer

    You would need to swing your leg over the frame in front of you so that you don't hit the baby.

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    I don't have brakes on my bicycle, so how do I stop?

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    You should put brakes on your bicycle, riding without them is unsafe. For now, if you're tall enough, simply put your feet down on the ground to slow, and then stop your bike.

  • Question

    What if I crash after I place both feet on one side of the bike?

    Community Answer

    You can jump backwards before impact if your reflexes are strong enough. Plant both of your feet in order to slow down, then right before the bike hits something, push off the front ball of your foot and backpedal.

  • Question

    What if I lose my balance dismounting from the cycle? How do I prevent myself and the cycle from being harmed?

    EMBend

    If you start to fall, you should just let go and fall. Don't try to brace yourself with your hands or you could injure your hands on the ground or parts of the bike. The bike is made to be durable, so a standing still fall will not hurt it. Your own safety is what should be considered first.

  • Question

    How do I dismount if I am clipped in and my pedals come off as I try to jump off the bike?

    Jayden Watford

    Jayden Watford

    Community Answer

    As you are coasting/not pedaling, slide your foot with a jerking motion away from the frame of the bike. It is the easiest way to learn how to dismount.

  • Question

    What if your bike is slightly too big for you?

    LibArtsPremed18

    LibArtsPremed18

    Top Answerer

    If your bike is too large for you, you may be able to get a shorter stem or shorter crankarms to help. If the bike is still too large to dismount properly, you may have to step to your left to angle the bike closer to the ground to dismount safely.

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  • Many beginning riders feel uncomfortable about standing up on a pedal. The seated position may seem a lot safer because the center of gravity is lower. However, stopping while seated is very tricky. If the seat height is adjusted correctly (only the toes touch the ground while seated), the rider will have to lean the bike more to one side in order to get a foot flat on the ground. This is likely to cause the bike to fall over to one side completely (possibly with one leg under it) and cause injury.

  • When first learning the second method, try doing it on a soft surface in case you fall. This is the preferred method for children and teens; occasionally adults will do it this way as well.

  • It might be good to start by bringing the seat down so that both feet can be flat on the ground while seated. This eases the fear of falling. However, once you gain experience, move up the seat so that only the toes touch the ground.

  • Make sure the bike seat is the right height, or you may suffer from scratches, or bruises.

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