To mount the wheel with perfect grace
First see the pedals are in place;
The right, the center half around,
The left, the nearest to the ground
Draw back the wheel a little thus,
To give it proper impetus.
Your hands upon the handlebar
Should be as saintly touches are,
Then press the right foot, till you see
The inside pedal rising free.
Don't be in haste, the pedal right
Describes the circle, sinks from sight;
But ere it meets your foot, once more
You've mounted and the lesson's o'er.