Teaching a child how to ride a bike is a huge milestone in their development, and a rite of passage as they grow older. For some kids, it will be intuitive and they will be flying before you know it, while for others it will take patience and perseverance. There might be some tears and … Read more
Our mission at BikeTips is to get more and more people out on bikes. We love cycling, all kinds of cycling, and we want everyone to experience the freedom of jumping on a bike and exploring the world around them. But what if you want to experience this liberation but don’t know how to ride … Read more
The balance bike vs training wheels debate is a hot topic amongst parents these days when discussing how to teach kids to ride a bike.
My parents taught me on training wheels, but many people currently recommend using a balance bike instead as it can teach the skills of cycling much better, giving the rider better ability sooner and building confidence quicker.