A QUARTER of Brits can’t ride a bike, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found 22 per cent of these want to learn but feel it’s too late. It comes after previous data showed, five years ago, just one in eight weren't able to ride a bike - but this has now risen to 24 per cent.
A further 46 per cent said they’re unable to rollerblade, while 28 per cent don’t know how to swim. It was found 37 per cent are scared of getting into a new sport as more than half (52 per cent) think they lack the skill whilst 42 per cent don’t want to embarrass themselves. The research was commissioned by Honor UK to launch its new phone, the Magic 6 Pro, with an AI motion sensing capture feature in its camera.
Bond Zhang, CEO of the global technology brand, said: “People shouldn’t be scared to try a new skill even if it is riding a bike or engaging in any sport. “It can feel scary and embarrassing to try a new sport, but capturing those moments can really help you improve. “But one day you'll look back and see how far you've come and be glad to have those memories.
” The study also found skateboarding (50 per cent), ice skating (43 per cent) and football (30 per cent) were among the other sports people don’t know how to do. But surfing (17 per cent), Taekwondo (11 per cent) and gymnastics (nine per cent) were the sports they wish they’d taken up. Of those unable to ride a bike, 16 per cent said being scared of falling off was one of the main reasons for them not lea.
