
Lose the pedals: For the very youngest budding cyclists, a great alternative to stabilisers is ‘runner’ bikes or 'balance' bikes. This will keep them safe during their first parent-free runs and give them confidence and the feeling of control.ģ. Learn to stop before you start: It’s sensible to teach your kids the basics of braking before they start going fast. Lots of kid’s bikes on the high street weigh an absolute ton, but Evans Cycles pride themselves on selling quality children’s bikes (like the HOY ones, naturally) which can endure the same kind of thrashing as an adult’s bike.Ģ. Take your time choosing the bike: Heavy bikes can put children off cycling and will have them struggling up any little ramps or hills on the way. Saltrock was born and today employs 250 people, turns over in excess of After growing short on funds they put theirĪrtistic talents to work and developed a highly advanced printing screenĪnd blackout system using tape, nails and a Salvation Army rug. When two brothers travelling the world looking for waves arrived in the Will inspire them to get involved while eradicating any fear. Whether it’s a video of fun biking tricks or anĮxtreme show or display, showing them the fun that can be had by biking Kid’s enthusiasm and imagination will go far to getting them on theirīike and staying on it. Remember they are a short-term back-up not a long-term crutch. An 8 year old, forĮxample, should have enough balance to learn to ride without them. On them too much which can inhibit their learning. Older child consider teaching them without. Support them so they feel safeĪnd confident to have a go but make sure you are letting them learn forĪ very small child you will need stabilisers to begin with, but for an Handlebars when teaching their child to ride, kids will pick up on thisįear which will only add to their unease.

It is second nature for a parent to nervously ‘hold on tight’ to the Kids to feel confident is key to them being a proficient cyclist. Sociable, group session can instil the sense of fun that comes with Having the right person to teach them is crucial and a

Having a group lesson with a bunch of friends can really help kids learn
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Way to get kids to master cycling is for parents to take a step back.Ĭouncils across the country offer free schemes to get kids on bikes and Some pointers from Saltrock ambassador and bike trials world record holder, Andrei Burton
