This video still tracks! Thanks Dan from 10 years ago 🎉 my 6 year old son had a scooter and didn't want to ride his bike. After getting him a new bike for Christmas and spending hours trying to get him to ride we watched your video. After pulling the pedals and cranks off an old bike we made him an over sized balance bike. After a couple of days of figuring out the balance we reintroduce the pedal bike and he got it! Wow! From not being able to Thursday to flying down the road Sunday. THANK YOU!
notice how happy he looks when he's riding, this is great stuff. I learnt to ride a bike going down the side of my house on the grass over and over and over when i was about 8 or 9 worst thing a parent can do though, is try to limit your riding time my mum did this to me, now I haven't spoken to her in years. i knows its a bit off subject, but i'd like to see some tips for teenagers/high school kids who are starting to realise they got a bit of talent/enjoyment out of riding. It's the one things they don't teach us in schools at least in Australia at least.
Best, Easy, simple way to teach kids. My daughter able to ride bike without trainer wheels in less than 20 minutes. Kudos for making this video!! Great stuff GCN.. 🙏
+Global Cycling Network See below. Many of us who can't afford (as do not have permission from the mrs.) to buy a new carbon bling bike instead focus on our kid's biking experience. Need an update from GCNs youngest guest presenter.
Still remember my dad teaching me how to ride a bike, and he just flat out refused to have training wheels on it, instead supporting my shoulders, and then eventually just taking his hands off. Got a couple bloody knees that way, but it did work quite well...
Wonderful video! The gentleman has a superb delivery and an absolutely delightful way of explaining. Incidentally, the information is accurate, valid, practical and useful. Thanks, mate.
When we got puky balance cycle to my kid at 2 yrs ... Your video helped us a lot...she used it for one half years and then we straight away got her bicycle.. she was able learn it quickly
When I was 9 there were no strider bikes like this. I used to ride my neighbor's bicycle I fell many time but I never stopped trying and my hard work pays off. Here I'm a rider now!!
In my experience, you should skip the training wheels if the kid is comfortable on the balance bike. The training wheels do not allow leaning into a turn. Just make sure the kid can place the feet on the ground when sitting on the saddle.
Fantastic demo! Thank you! My son always wants to go for a ride on "Daddy's bike" in his child seat which I have on the rear rack of my old fart Roam 2 made by Giant. No slap meant toward the bike. It's a fantastic hybrid that suits my needs for carrying a baby on the back rack in his seat. These tips have helped him ride solo as he still is apprehensive to crank his tricycle pedals. A cool thing about cycling is that is contagious, and that your little ones catch the fever. I looked at some previous comments on kid's bikes. I didn't have a balance bike when I was a tike but I found myself on a sponsored BMX bike by Mongoose when I was 11. Riding a bike is pure fun. I think that it's good to let your kids in on it fast.
I was about 8 when I learned. There was this rusty iron horse bike in my house that was about 4 inches shorter than me a full sized bike. And to get on I would get a chair and hop on it, to get off I crash into a wall. After I learned to ride it I slowly started to work my way I get off of the bike. 10 years later I'm still riding that Same bike today:) but I cleaned it up so no more rust ;D
He's a natural--I remember myself with what are called training wheels in the US but then [about 1960] such small bikes weren't around so I started maybe 4-5? Actually it's decent out so maybe I will take my CAAD10 out for a ride???
Nivel vid, Dan!... My 3 year-boy's pedaling learning curve improved at the moment I got these back stabilizers off of his bike!.....go ahead don't be afraid guys...;)...
"We always recommend that you start your child with a balance bike, even if they are 2 1/2 years old or 8 years old. Of course, you can't get balance bikes for 8 year olds." We absolutely agree but there are balance bikes for kids of all ages (even 8 year olds). Look for a 16" or 20" balance bike made by TykesBykes, Glide Bikes and Strider Sports.
My dad made us start with a scooter. Not one of those modern city scooters, but a proper children scooter with a front brake and air tires. We never ever used the balancers included with our first bike. Sure, I landed on my face once, bleeding a lot, but who doesn't. For me it was the perfect way to get my balance and learn how to ride a bike.
0:34 thats my sitting position when riding my niece bike when her mom told me to take care of her because she is biking but instead i steal it to my niece then ride it with her LOL
As a Dutch person, I got my first bike when I was two and got the training wheels removed when I was four. I didn't use these two methods, just get on and ride.
Funny, where I come from, these kick bikes are less of a teaching tool but rather a legitimate mode of transport, freeing parents from having to push prams or having to walk at a snails pace. However, you do sometimes see parents running and shouting in panic while their kids are fast approaching the next curb to a busier street. Somehow the kids never fail to stop last second.
You don't need to teach your kid to ride a balance bike. They'll figure it out on their own. OK, i did give my daughter two, maybe three pushes when I first gave her the balance bike, but that's it. I bought it for her at 18 months. The two or three pushes scared her and I didn't want her to be scared of the bike. So I let it go forever, but she loved the bike! What happened next? She loved the bike to the point of wanting to see it in the bedroom as she fell asleep. She would ride the bike around inside the house, we let her do it. This went on for a year. Mostly, she'd sit on it while watching cartoons, picking up one leg, then the other, checking the balance. 18 months later, she ran into the house saying, "Daddy Daddy, come look outside. I followed her out and she demonstrated she could ride the bike down the hill of our driveway. Well done, I said, "well done!"
Fantastic video! We chose the Kazam balance bike and our kids really love it! Even though they could ride a real bike, they choose the balance bike some of the time b/c it's so much fun!
Where can you buy a Giro or TdF jersey for kids that young? I would love to purchase some for my kiddos. My 3-year old daughter, who's currently learning to ride her balance bike, loves to wear my cycling jerseys as heir night gown. TIA
Thank you for this great video! Would anyone have tips what to do, if my (almost 3 y.o.) daughter does not understand that she has to SIT on the seat? Instead she just walks with her balance bike between her legs. And when I try to explain, she just says that she can't ride it and gives up. ( I have recently adjusted the seat a bit higher, will try if it helps over this weekend...)
Great video. Thanks for posting. Question, is there an "appropriate" age to introduce a balance bike? My son's a little over 2 years old (26 months). Thanks again.
I didn’t even have a balance bike or training wheels. All I did was hop on and on the first try I took off. I was 4. Now at 21 I sprint through the bike trails like crazy and when I pass by I see parents teaching their kids how to ride. I’m like...ha I wonder how it feels to do that.
This video says "Of course you can't get balance bikes for 8 year olds." Actually, the Go Glider company makes a 16" wheel model for kids in sizes 5 to 10 and they also make an adult version. Just wanted to comment since we just started my 5 year old (size 8 clothes) on one.
hey do you have some balance bike footage you can share with me? I need footage for a video project where I compare balance bikes with a method of learning tennis
Wow, I didn't even know that a brake was an option for balance bikes. The company that makes them in my country doesn't have brakes as an option for bikes until age 6.
my dad teach me very well :) he asked me to keep my feet spread out to the sides (normal bike) and then he walked behind me and kept me standing, then he told me to put my feet on the pedals, and if i would fall, he catches me, in a few weeks, i learn how to do it
You let him ride singletracks? Isn't that against your honour? Make ride a proper road bike. ;) Just kidding, I still remember how I how we always searched for those little shortcuts when my brother and I got our first mountain bikes (sort of). Kinds love that. I never made the transition to a road bike, but just recently I bought my first proper mountain bike and now it's like the old days, jut better.
This video still tracks! Thanks Dan from 10 years ago 🎉 my 6 year old son had a scooter and didn't want to ride his bike. After getting him a new bike for Christmas and spending hours trying to get him to ride we watched your video. After pulling the pedals and cranks off an old bike we made him an over sized balance bike. After a couple of days of figuring out the balance we reintroduce the pedal bike and he got it! Wow! From not being able to Thursday to flying down the road Sunday. THANK YOU!
notice how happy he looks when he's riding, this is great stuff.
I learnt to ride a bike going down the side of my house on the grass over and over and over when i was about 8 or 9
worst thing a parent can do though, is try to limit your riding time
my mum did this to me, now I haven't spoken to her in years.
i knows its a bit off subject, but i'd like to see some tips for teenagers/high school kids who are starting to realise they got a bit of talent/enjoyment out of riding.
It's the one things they don't teach us in schools at least in Australia at least.
That escalated quickly
Best, Easy, simple way to teach kids. My daughter able to ride bike without trainer wheels in less than 20 minutes. Kudos for making this video!! Great stuff GCN.. 🙏
LOVE THIS VIDEO . used this on my boy and over 1 weekend he is DONE.
Riding like a pro (ish) ...
Thanks SO MUCH
TheLittleTurk that's great to hear!
+Global Cycling Network See below. Many of us who can't afford (as do not have permission from the mrs.) to buy a new carbon bling bike instead focus on our kid's biking experience. Need an update from GCNs youngest guest presenter.
Still remember my dad teaching me how to ride a bike, and he just flat out refused to have training wheels on it, instead supporting my shoulders, and then eventually just taking his hands off. Got a couple bloody knees that way, but it did work quite well...
I was scared to turn so hit a tree afew times lol
Wonderful video! The gentleman has a superb delivery and an absolutely delightful way of explaining. Incidentally, the information is accurate, valid, practical and useful. Thanks, mate.
When we got puky balance cycle to my kid at 2 yrs ... Your video helped us a lot...she used it for one half years and then we straight away got her bicycle..
she was able learn it quickly
@Lloyd, this is awesome to see. My oldest son is 2 1/2 now and I am going back to this video to get him ready to ride with me
Nice I was taught by doing! Falling off on numerous occasions..much prefer your method
Heartwarming. Parenthood is one of the best things ever
Hahahaha Under 3 Giro D'Italia winner. That's adorable!
What a cute little guy! I could watch this video for hours
When I was 9 there were no strider bikes like this. I used to ride my neighbor's bicycle I fell many time but I never stopped trying and my hard work pays off. Here I'm a rider now!!
Dan’s son was never not going to be able to ride a bike. This is a lovely father and son video
In my experience, you should skip the training wheels if the kid is comfortable on the balance bike. The training wheels do not allow leaning into a turn. Just make sure the kid can place the feet on the ground when sitting on the saddle.
That boy is so cute.
I'm still waiting for the follow up video :)
Dougie Vale dccx.
Thank you! FANTASTIC information!
Thanks! Glad that you found it useful
Fantastic demo! Thank you! My son always wants to go for a ride on "Daddy's bike" in his child seat which I have on the rear rack of my old fart Roam 2 made by Giant. No slap meant toward the bike. It's a fantastic hybrid that suits my needs for carrying a baby on the back rack in his seat. These tips have helped him ride solo as he still is apprehensive to crank his tricycle pedals. A cool thing about cycling is that is contagious, and that your little ones catch the fever. I looked at some previous comments on kid's bikes. I didn't have a balance bike when I was a tike but I found myself on a sponsored BMX bike by Mongoose when I was 11. Riding a bike is pure fun. I think that it's good to let your kids in on it fast.
As his coach is it OK to publicise his interval training schedule?
Can't wait to see how Jude is doing with his bike riding...please make that follow up video!
Hi! That was nice! Unfortunately I can't find the next episode
Merry Christmas everyone at GCN, Dan, your son is adorable. Hope you all had a lovely day today.
Just about to buy the grandson a balance bike.. comes with stabilisers and pedals.
Grass tips thanks..
I was about 8 when I learned. There was this rusty iron horse bike in my house that was about 4 inches shorter than me a full sized bike. And to get on I would get a chair and hop on it, to get off I crash into a wall. After I learned to ride it I slowly started to work my way I get off of the bike. 10 years later I'm still riding that Same bike today:) but I cleaned it up so no more rust ;D
That was nice to watch... just a lovely Daddy with his sprog!
(Next week, how to be a gynecologist.)
Follow up please. Need to prepare since my son will be 3 in 3yrs 3mths.
He is a natural.
He's a natural--I remember myself with what are called training wheels in the US but then [about 1960] such small bikes weren't around so I started maybe 4-5?
Actually it's decent out so maybe I will take my CAAD10 out for a ride???
Thanks GCN i've been teaching my little brother how to ride a bike
Nice tips. Thanks!!!
Nivel vid, Dan!... My 3 year-boy's pedaling learning curve improved at the moment I got these back stabilizers off of his bike!.....go ahead don't be afraid guys...;)...
I was thought with the side wheels slightly raised... so i still had a safety net but to ride comfortably i still had to balance.
"We always recommend that you start your child with a balance bike, even if they are 2 1/2 years old or 8 years old. Of course, you can't get balance bikes for 8 year olds."
We absolutely agree but there are balance bikes for kids of all ages (even 8 year olds). Look for a 16" or 20" balance bike made by TykesBykes, Glide Bikes and Strider Sports.
Is the follow-up video still available somewhere? Could it be linked, please?
Cute kid man! Looking forward to the next video, you kind of just left us hanging, lol.
Daniel you kid CUTE!!!
He's adorable speeding without pedals lol
Good boiiiii! Great info
Nice to see Dan teaching Simon how to ride
My dad made us start with a scooter. Not one of those modern city scooters, but a proper children scooter with a front brake and air tires. We never ever used the balancers included with our first bike. Sure, I landed on my face once, bleeding a lot, but who doesn't. For me it was the perfect way to get my balance and learn how to ride a bike.
Perfect Dan,good idea,i'll do it to my daughter.
Help - I need the next and final segment!
Thank you for video it helped a lot.
You can use Unflexal instructions to learn about workouts guys.
0:34 thats my sitting position when riding my niece bike when her mom told me to take care of her because she is biking but instead i steal it to my niece then ride it with her LOL
Me and my son watch watch this video a few times. Until i got him a green schwinn balance bike. I also made a youtube video of him.
As a Dutch person, I got my first bike when I was two and got the training wheels removed when I was four. I didn't use these two methods, just get on and ride.
Funny, where I come from, these kick bikes are less of a teaching tool but rather a legitimate mode of transport, freeing parents from having to push prams or having to walk at a snails pace. However, you do sometimes see parents running and shouting in panic while their kids are fast approaching the next curb to a busier street. Somehow the kids never fail to stop last second.
itsJudysLife for JB!
Lol I came here after the vlog to see how the fuck to use it
HeatherHorrorGaming
Ha ha looks like we all had the same thought.
Wow, a good looking rider!!
good one mate, how long normally kids stay on a balance bike?
easy I can balance a bike and my cousin don't know how to balance a bike I have to teach my cousin balance a bike
Very interesting
More videos like this Dan
Awesome tutorial!
did you get your son a cycling jersey and aero helmet?
Thanks for teaching me 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
You don't need to teach your kid to ride a balance bike. They'll figure it out on their own. OK, i did give my daughter two, maybe three pushes when I first gave her the balance bike, but that's it. I bought it for her at 18 months. The two or three pushes scared her and I didn't want her to be scared of the bike. So I let it go forever, but she loved the bike!
What happened next? She loved the bike to the point of wanting to see it in the bedroom as she fell asleep. She would ride the bike around inside the house, we let her do it. This went on for a year. Mostly, she'd sit on it while watching cartoons, picking up one leg, then the other, checking the balance.
18 months later, she ran into the house saying, "Daddy Daddy, come look outside. I followed her out and she demonstrated she could ride the bike down the hill of our driveway. Well done, I said, "well done!"
Fantastic video! We chose the Kazam balance bike and our kids really love it! Even though they could ride a real bike, they choose the balance bike some of the time b/c it's so much fun!
Where can you buy a Giro or TdF jersey for kids that young? I would love to purchase some for my kiddos. My 3-year old daughter, who's currently learning to ride her balance bike, loves to wear my cycling jerseys as heir night gown. TIA
+Ashlyn Kraus I think I got it whilst I was out at the Giro. Dan
Thank you for this great video! Would anyone have tips what to do, if my (almost 3 y.o.) daughter does not understand that she has to SIT on the seat? Instead she just walks with her balance bike between her legs. And when I try to explain, she just says that she can't ride it and gives up. ( I have recently adjusted the seat a bit higher, will try if it helps over this weekend...)
Great video. Thanks for posting. Question, is there an "appropriate" age to introduce a balance bike? My son's a little over 2 years old (26 months). Thanks again.
Can anyone suggest a bike which can be modified as fit progressively (from balancing -> pedal with stabilizers -> just pedals)?
I didn’t even have a balance bike or training wheels. All I did was hop on and on the first try I took off. I was 4. Now at 21 I sprint through the bike trails like crazy and when I pass by I see parents teaching their kids how to ride. I’m like...ha I wonder how it feels to
do that.
This video says "Of course you can't get balance bikes for 8 year olds." Actually, the Go Glider company makes a 16" wheel model for kids in sizes 5 to 10 and they also make an adult version. Just wanted to comment since we just started my 5 year old (size 8 clothes) on one.
How long would I need to leave the stabilizers on to get them used to peddling when transitioning to a peddle bike?
Valuable information and excellent tips that will help the kids to learn balance efficiently and quickly.
hey do you have some balance bike footage you can share with me? I need footage for a video project where I compare balance bikes with a method of learning tennis
This is my fist video i watched
Pro rider of the future
a 3 year old can ride a bike better then me and im turning 11 tomorrow and im scared to even get on it... And my butt hurts...
I thought i was the only one.....
Me too
Me three :(
this is my sis accaunt and yes im a boy
my 4 im 10 now and 1 don't know how to ride a bike lol im balancing i mean slightly... :P
i meant me 4 --
Get your kid a tricycle first so he can learn to pedal. Then a balance bike. Then, Vuela!!!
Actually no. The whole point of a balance bike is so you don't need training wheels!
Much snow on this years U-3 Giro stages?
20 and i still dont know how to ride... not that ive even been trying :| cant wait for my road bike to come so i can learn :D
Under 3 giro d italia winner lol....is that real??
Dan... Ur kid is so cute
This is so cute...i cannot even.
Wow, I didn't even know that a brake was an option for balance bikes. The company that makes them in my country doesn't have brakes as an option for bikes until age 6.
Woom 1, balance bike, one handbrake.
Woom 2: pedal bike, frewheeled, two handbrakes.
Hey +Global Cycling Network, So Dan.... Does Jude (how ever you spell it), know you were with the Cervelo Test Teamhahaha
+Ewan Kersey He tells him on every ride.
What size balance bike did your son start with? My daughter just turned 2 two months ago.
Nice 👍
is there such a thing as under 3 giro d'italia?
Idk
Maybe I'm just dumb, but I can't find part 2 to this video. Help!
my dad teach me very well :) he asked me to keep my feet spread out to the sides (normal bike) and then he walked behind me and kept me standing, then he told me to put my feet on the pedals, and if i would fall, he catches me, in a few weeks, i learn how to do it
God he is so cute 😀😀
Hes too cute
love it my 3 year old is a nutter on her balance bike :)
Maglia rosa! He's the fastest man!
Ride it like you borrowed it!
Even a kid know how to balance.
I'm here driving like shi
My new phew made me run to chase him on Balance Bike ..
Who else watching this who is a kid?
I learned at 3 :D
I watching your show because I have a bike with training wheels and I don't know how to ride it wo out training
wheels🚵
Hard to believe that kid is now 56 years old 😢
uop
I got everything to ride a bike its just me i need to just balance myself its hard my brother just did it toeqy.
So, Dan, how about the promised follow-up video?
Did Jude learn to quickly to be filmed?
You've hit the nail on the head - took his stabilisers off a few of weeks later on his 3rd birthday, now he's riding singletrack!
You let him ride singletracks? Isn't that against your honour? Make ride a proper road bike. ;)
Just kidding, I still remember how I how we always searched for those little shortcuts when my brother and I got our first mountain bikes (sort of). Kinds love that.
I never made the transition to a road bike, but just recently I bought my first proper mountain bike and now it's like the old days, jut better.
future sagan ;)
It's been 10 years and I'm still getting harassed to ride one