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BMX Club for kids ages 8-16years

05/06/2024

RIDE A PEDAL BIKE WITHOUT STABILISERS IN ONE 2 or 3 HOUR CLASS.............OR UNLIMITED CLASSES UNTIL THEY CAN!!!!

4-16+ year olds. N$200.

Classes at Rugby Street, The stick and whistle.

Contact: +264852371275

If you told us that our daughter would learn to ride a bike without training wheels long before she turned 3, we never would have believed it. Thanks to a tip from family, we learned about balance bikes and never looked back. If you want to give it a try, we’d say go for it! Here’s what worked for us: Age: we gave Marti a balance bike for her second birthday. She could barely touch the ground as she wobbled around on it (first clip in the video). Progression: Initially we walked behind helping to hold up the bike until she figured out how to manage it herself. Once she leaned how to sit and walk on it, she gained speed until she was running, and eventually gliding. When she could lift her feet for about 15 seconds we added pedals. We had her practice pedaling on a makeshift trainer made out of a wood block to raise the rear tire off the ground. Once she got the hang of that, we set her free and off she went! Time: From her first balance bike to riding independently it was about 9 months. We dedicated time to practicing as she showed interest. We went through phases of riding every day and then went periods of time without riding at all. Making it fun: We added a old shower caddy basket and bell to her bike. She loves to bring along her favorite stuffed animals for a ride. Bike: We started with a wooden prince lionheart balance bike with a seat/saddle height at 14”. This was great for her at 2 years. When she got a little taller, we switched to a Guardian Bikes 14” that had a seat height starting at 16” and had the option to add pedals. This bike was lightweight and had a single hand brake which made braking easier. We also liked the band brakes because they offered the opportunity for back pedaling (unlike pedal/coaster brakes). This process worked for Marti. Each child is different, so we share to give ideas. Are your kids learning to ride? How are you teaching them? What worked for you? 05/06/2024

If you told us that our daughter would learn to ride a bike without training wheels long before she turned 3, we never would have believed it. Thanks to a tip from family, we learned about balance bikes and never looked back. If you want to give it a try, we’d say go for it! Here’s what worked for us: Age: we gave Marti a balance bike for her second birthday. She could barely touch the ground as she wobbled around on it (first clip in the video). Progression: Initially we walked behind helping to hold up the bike until she figured out how to manage it herself. Once she leaned how to sit and walk on it, she gained speed until she was running, and eventually gliding. When she could lift her feet for about 15 seconds we added pedals. We had her practice pedaling on a makeshift trainer made out of a wood block to raise the rear tire off the ground. Once she got the hang of that, we set her free and off she went! Time: From her first balance bike to riding independently it was about 9 months. We dedicated time to practicing as she showed interest. We went through phases of riding every day and then went periods of time without riding at all. Making it fun: We added a old shower caddy basket and bell to her bike. She loves to bring along her favorite stuffed animals for a ride. Bike: We started with a wooden prince lionheart balance bike with a seat/saddle height at 14”. This was great for her at 2 years. When she got a little taller, we switched to a Guardian Bikes 14” that had a seat height starting at 16” and had the option to add pedals. This bike was lightweight and had a single hand brake which made braking easier. We also liked the band brakes because they offered the opportunity for back pedaling (unlike pedal/coaster brakes). This process worked for Marti. Each child is different, so we share to give ideas. Are your kids learning to ride? How are you teaching them? What worked for you?

22/05/2024

We are located at Rugby street, Olympia.

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Location

Windhoek

Category

Sports Team Sports Club Cycling Studio

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Telephone

+264852671275

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Address

Rugby Street, Olympia
Windhoek
9000

Opening Hours

Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00
Thursday 16:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00