How early should a parent introduce a child to a new physical activity like bicycling?
Pediatric neurologists have long noted that there is a rapid learning curve in children ages 0-6. Many important brain connections are being made during this development period. Most of the greatest masters in sports and music began at a very early age. Children show a natural curiosity about the Strider, and seem eager to start “walking” it with their feet on the ground. Take a few minutes to watch some of our video clips and see 1-2 year old children riding the Strider. They are not frightened by the Strider and advance quickly on their own, learning to first “walk” the Strider, then “run, ride and glide”, and finally advance to doing tricks like jumping over obstacles. [Back To Top] • I just purchased a Strider balance bike for my child, but the steering seems stiff. Will the steering loosen up? Yes, the steering will loosen up over time. A stiff steering column is actually by design, since over time the bushings start out tight and loosen up with use. This matches the child’s devel
