Riderless-Bike Research Could Lead to Better Wheels

A recently published paper in Science debunks commonly-believed myths about bicycle stability. This experimental bike is proof. Photo: Sam Rentmeester/FMAX . Get a running start and try pushing your bike without riding it — it'll stay balanced on its own, at least as long as it maintains a certain amount of speed. This has always been true, but a recently published research paper may debunk long-standing beliefs on why your bike can ride itself.