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Home » Biking » How to Teach a Kid to Ride a Bike
Most parents’ memories of learning how to ride a bike consist of fear, frustration, and some battle wounds before they finally got that sweet feeling of freedom. Thankfully, with the phasing out of training wheels and the popularity of balance bikes, parents are seeing their little ones make the switch to pedals as if it were second nature.
Instead of tears, there are ear-to-ear smiles and whoops. My 4-year-old made the switch a few weeks ago. I was astonished when after his second try with me spotting him, he squealed, “Mama, let go!” And now, to my heart’s delight, all he wants to do is ride.