Mount a Bicycle With Toe Clips
This will explain, with full detail, how to mount a bicycle with toe clips.
Steps
- Straddle your bicycle frame, forwards of the seat. You can lean the bicycle and swing your leg over the seat or the handles, whichever is easiest.
- Position the left pedal at the 10:00 position. That's rotated forwards just a bit from the top of the stroke.
- Put your left foot into the left toe clip.
- Push down with your left foot.
- kick off against the ground several times to gain enough momentum to safely swing your other leg over.
- The resistance of the bicycle should raise you up and allow you to slide back onto the seat.
- Pedal a few times to reach a stable maneuvering speed, especially in traffic.
- Flip the other pedal with your right foot and slide your foot forwards into the pedal.
- Now you're ready to roll!
Tips
- When getting onto a bike this way, be patient,as it takes a little bit of practice.
- If you're left-handed, your right foot may be the correct choice to start with. The idea is to use your more dexterous foot to manipulate the other pedal while you're in motion.
- If you don't get enough resistance when starting to come up and onto the seat, start in a higher gear.
- Remember to always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
Warnings
- It's especially important in traffic to reach a stable maneuvering speed before fiddling with the clips on the other pedal.