Wear a helmet and protective gear
Choose a flat, open area with no traffic
Use a bike with working brakes and proper tire pressure
Shift to a low or medium gear
Sit on the saddle and keep both hands on the handlebars
Pedal at a steady moderate speed
Pull up on the handlebars while pushing down on the pedals
Shift your body weight slightly backward
Keep your arms relaxed and your core engaged
Use small pedal strokes to maintain balance
Feather the rear brake to prevent tipping too far back
Keep your eyes forward, not down at the front wheel
Practice lifting the front wheel a little at a time
Repeat until you can hold the front wheel up briefly
Stop immediately if you feel unstable or lose control