5 Ways You Can Improve Your Kid’s Biking Skill

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There is a new bicycle that has been designed specifically to by-pass training wheels by incorporating a pedal-less and brake-less system,especially suited for kids. These bicycles offer separation of steering, and balancing from the different sets of skills that involve riding like pedaling and braking.

They give young kids the experience of balancing before they are ready for bikes with pedals.

Choosing The Right Balance Bike

A balance bike with a locked front wheel is the best for your kid to start out with. With a steering limiter on the front wheel and pneumatic tires, the bike has a wooden frame, and comes at very reasonable prices on the market. 

When Buying The Bike

Avoid buying a bike too big for your child, and assuming they will grow into it. Buy a bike that your child will be comfortable and have fun with. It should also have the right safety gear like a helmet and pads for the safety of the child while learning.

Eliminating The Use Of Training Wheels

The use of training wheels is not a bad idea at first as most of us learnt to ride a bike on them, but use them cautiously until your child is comfortable and ready to balance on his or her own then take them off.

Learning To Brake and Pedal

This can be quite tricky for the kids as they have been used to bikes with none of these systems, but it's all with steps. You can start by teaching them to break like pushing them off a small hill. This will create confidence before they are ready for pedaling.

Riding As A Unit

Kids can learn quickly when you ride as a family or you as their dad or mom goes out with them on your bike too. It gives them confidence as they learn and good for bonding. They will ultimately learn more quickly with you by their side.

Conclusion

So, if you hope to make your kid to enjoy the experience of learning to ride a bike, then these simple above steps will really go a long way to helping you. I have a three-year-old  son, and the joy that he exhibits when I ride with him. So, I hope this helps you too.