How Does a Bicycle Stay Balanced?

How Does a Bicycle Stay Balanced?

Update: 2025-11-04
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In today's episode, we explore how bicycles stay balanced! Why does a bike fall over when it's still, but glide smoothly when it's moving? We explain how how motion and tiny steering adjustments work together to keep a bicycle upright, and how your brain learns to balance without even thinking about it!

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How Does a Bicycle Stay Balanced?

How Does a Bicycle Stay Balanced?