OK, the big moment has come … it’s time to teach your child to ride a bike.
But how on earth do you go about it?
Well, there are a few different ways.
We’ve made it super easy for you by trawling YouTube for the most comprehensive and helpful videos on teaching your child to ride a bike.
Happy teaching, mumma, and happy peddling, little one!
Teach Your Kid How To Ride A Bike – BikeRadar’s Ultimate Guide
BikeRadar’s ultimate guide is all you need to teach your child to ride a bike. Learn from a former racer in this 8-minute video that covers the basics and more, including the right age for kids to learn to ride a pedal bike and why using stabilisers is not a good idea.
How to Ride a Bike in Less than 5 Minutes
Got 5 minutes to teach your child to ride a bike? Watch this video. That’s all the time it takes to learn, apparently, provided your child has the balance and coordination to pull it off.
Learn to Ride a Bike without Training Wheels with Michael
In this video, your child will learn how to ride a bike from another kid in 3 easy steps. Six-year-old Michael learned how to ride a bike confidently (and without stabilisers) in just a few hours. Find out how he did it.
Teach a child to ride a bike quickly and simply by Cycling UK
Here’s a step-by-step guide to having your child ride a bike without stabilisers in no time at all. Made by Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, this 3.4-minute video takes you through the entire process quickly, from getting on and off the bike to scooting to using pedals.
Kids Riding Bikes Safely by DIT South Australia
Riding a bike on public roads for the first time can be scary for children. This video from the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) South Australia teaches children to ride bikes safely on the road. The next time your kid wants to hit the streets with their new ride, they’ll be prepared for anything.
For more helpful hints, tips and advice on all things parenting check out the 'Children' section of the Beanstalk Mums blog. Happy reading.