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We have helmets and bikes...and children who are not particularly coordinated. Ages 3, 4, and 9. The younger ones have training wheels, but are nervous of tipping over and can't quite get the rhythm of pedaling. Our 9 year old does fine with training wheels, but has outgrown her old bike. I'm thinking that replacing her bike without the training wheels will spur her to give it a try (she's refused to have them removed up to this point). We finally have a driveway that is great for practicing and a large school parking lot just down the street so the kids can learn safely. Anything I should keep in mind before we start our next practice session? Thanks!
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The little ones need to keep the training wheels on until they figure out how to pedal forward. You should adjust the saddle height of each bike so that the child can comfortably extend his or her leg almost straight at the bottom of the pedal stroke. A big parking lot is a good place to practice without worry about cars. If they can practice holding the wheel straight, they should not have to worry about tipping over, but make sure they have their helmets. Long pants and sleeves will cut down on the scrapes and skins. FYI - I ride several thousand miles a year, and I used to race. I didn't take my training wheels off until I was 6, so don't be in a hurry.
For your older child, here is a trick you probably wouldnât think of; itâs used to train adults whoâve never learned to ride a bike: remove the pedals. No, Iâm not nuts. Taking the pedals off at the same time you remove the training wheels will make it easier for your child to learn how to balance on the bike. She should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground and still be able to sit down on the saddle. She can push forward with her legs and get the feel of balancing on two wheels as she coasts along. Without the pedals in the way, she can put her feet down at any time, so it will not be as scary for her. When she gets more comfortable with it, you can try pushing her along while she balances with both feet off the ground. Eventually, you will be able to put the pedals back on, and she should know enough about balancing the bike that she can coast with her feet on the pedals. All thatâs left after that is learning how to propel the bike and balance at the same time. This is trial and error - helmet, long pants, and sleeves again, but sheâll be riding solo before she knows it.
The little ones need to keep the training wheels on until they figure out how to pedal forward. You should adjust the saddle height of each bike so that the child can comfortably extend his or her leg almost straight at the bottom of the pedal stroke. A big parking lot is a good place to practice without worry about cars. If they can practice holding the wheel straight, they should not have to worry about tipping over, but make sure they have their helmets. Long pants and sleeves will cut down on the scrapes and skins. FYI - I ride several thousand miles a year, and I used to race. I didn't take my training wheels off until I was 6, so don't be in a hurry.
For your older child, here is a trick you probably wouldnât think of; itâs used to train adults whoâve never learned to ride a bike: remove the pedals. No, Iâm not nuts. Taking the pedals off at the same time you remove the training wheels will make it easier for your child to learn how to balance on the bike. She should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground and still be able to sit down on the saddle. She can push forward with her legs and get the feel of balancing on two wheels as she coasts along. Without the pedals in the way, she can put her feet down at any time, so it will not be as scary for her. When she gets more comfortable with it, you can try pushing her along while she balances with both feet off the ground. Eventually, you will be able to put the pedals back on, and she should know enough about balancing the bike that she can coast with her feet on the pedals. All thatâs left after that is learning how to propel the bike and balance at the same time. This is trial and error - helmet, long pants, and sleeves again, but sheâll be riding solo before she knows it.
smallest motorcycle helmet?
Thomas
what is the smallest half helmet in production?
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I've seen helmets at my local motorcycle accessories store for 5 year olds! I didn't even know if they were real, I thought they might be to eat ice cream out of. 8^) But they're for little kids who learn to ride those tiny dirt bikes. Wish those were around when I was a kid!
But they're all 3/4 helmets. Half helmets are like those fake Nazi helmets, they are for bad-boy Harley riders who play by their own rules, who march to a different drummer. The law says they have to wear a helmet, so they get one that has no actual protection value. I'm sure they go down to 'small'.
I've seen helmets at my local motorcycle accessories store for 5 year olds! I didn't even know if they were real, I thought they might be to eat ice cream out of. 8^) But they're for little kids who learn to ride those tiny dirt bikes. Wish those were around when I was a kid!
But they're all 3/4 helmets. Half helmets are like those fake Nazi helmets, they are for bad-boy Harley riders who play by their own rules, who march to a different drummer. The law says they have to wear a helmet, so they get one that has no actual protection value. I'm sure they go down to 'small'.
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