I am driving a bike or I am riding a bike?

A ride is often (at least supposed to be) a joyride. Riding is a joyful activity, whether it is horse riding, elephant riding, bicycle riding or motorbike riding. The verb "drive" came into use when we developed motor-driven carriages. These carriages needed to be driven (often by a chauffeur). read more

I am also 31 and from India and I did not know how to ride a scooter, leave aside a bike till two years ago. You won't believe but I approached car driving institutes to teach me how to ride a two wheeler and they refused. read more