Bike Riding Tips

We try to answer some commonly asked questions about children's learning to ride experiences. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Top Tips for Learning to Ride - Part 1 - Smaller is Better than Bigger

Almost every parent I have come across likes the idea of buying a bike that their kids will grow into. Of course this makes sense financially, but there are negatives.

The negatives of a bigger bike are that the extra size, height and weight are quite daunting, and often a child can't actually properly ride the bike or safely control it. Where's the fun in that?

How to Choose the Right Size Bike for Your Child

It is possible to quickly ascertain the right bike for your child. We strongly recommend that you not over reach your child - learning to ride is tough enough, bigger is not always better.

How to Correctly Fit a Childrens Bike Helmet

Time and again I have parents asking me in the shop how to correclty fit a kids helmet. This is really important stuff and should not only be done correctly in the shop when you are buying a helmet for the first time, but also as the child grows, you need to continually ensure their helmet still fits securely to give them the safest ride possible.

Bike Helmet Lights for Kids Night-Riding Safety

If you're out riding with the kids and the light is dimming, its time to turn on your bike lights. A good tip is to have the mini type attached to the back of helmets. This is a clever place to have a light, up high in the most visible spot so motorists have a good chance of seeing them.

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