How to ride on bike pegs

Hello my name is Montrell, I have rode bicycles for the majority of my life. Throughout my life I have learned many tips and tricks on the bicycle to help carry out my daily lifestyle activities.

I didn't learn how to ride a bike until I was 10 years old, but when I did learn I wanted to know how to do everything and be the best at it. The first bicycle I purchased was the Haro Revo, it was an awesome bike but a little too heavy for my age at the time. I started to learn flatland tricks and I would go up a few ramps every now and then.

I also had the chance to ride along side Dave Mirra in downtown Orlando, Fl. during this time my parents would send me on errands, and I would have to figure out new innovative ways to get it done while riding a bicycle.

Going to the store for groceries in my opinion was the most trickiest. Putting plastic bags on the handle bars just seemed dangerous, especially if the weight is different and it pulls your handlebar to one side. I would rather steer the bike with one hand hold all of the groceries in one hand in my lap. This gave me more stability, and the ability carry all of my groceries almost weightlessly.

Carrying Passengers was always a fun challenge to perform. I also have fallen a few times when I first started to learn. When carrying passengers remember to stay out of the street, because you have less control, and the driver of the bike doesn't always have a clear view of what is in front or behind him/her. Also, remember to communicate with your driver/passenger to make sure no one gets hurt. If you are going to be riding a passenger on a bike for a long distance, wear protective equipment such as helmets knee pads etc.

Handlebar Riding

Riding a passenger on the handlebars can seem pretty fun and dangerous all at the same time. The driver doesn't have a clear view of what is in front of him. The driver also has to be able to steer the bike with the passenger's weight. However, it can be pretty fun, and with practice you could be carrying and riding people on the handlebars with no problem! Here are some tips for riding a passenger on the handlebars:

• Driver should place both hands on the outer edges of the handlebars firmly.
• Driver should have one foot on the pedal and one foot on the ground, perfectly balanced and ready to go
• Passenger stands with his back to the driver with one foot on the peg and the other flat on the ground.
• Passenger places both hands on the handle bar.
• Passenger should hop up placing both feet on each front peg.
• Passengers buttocks should be in the middle of the handle bars for proper balance.
• Passenger should lean slightly backwards as the driver proceeds to petal.

How to Ride on Bike Pegs

Riding on bike pegs is a safer method to riding a passenger on a bicycle. The driver of the bicycle has a clear view of what is in front of him, and he can safely steer the bike into any direction he/she chooses. Also, when the driver has to come to a sudden halt the passenger is not at a high risk of being injured. When riding for long distances be sure to wear comfortable shoes, standing on bike pegs for long periods can cause things like Plantar Fasciitis pain. Here is how to ride on bike pegs:

• Driver should be in position to begin ready to ride.
• Passenger should stand in the back of the bike with one hand on the driver's shoulder and one foot on the back peg.
• Passenger Places their other hand on the driver's shoulder, and other foot on the back peg.
• Passenger should lean slightly forward before the driver accelerates.

I hope this article helped anyone who wants to ride passengers on their bicycles safely. Remember that both the rider and the passenger should wear proper protection when riding together. If you have any other inventive ways to ride a passenger on bike pegs, share them here.