Part 2 - Balance Bikes - The Progression Project!
4 Months ago my son got his 23 month old hands on a Weeride Balance Bike - the video and pictures will hopefully show you how far he has progressed on it since his last video on here.
Read on,
Here was the footage from 4 months ago...
And here is the footage from now....
It's been just amazing watching him progress on his balance bike. At first and for quite some time we would just play on it in the garden and just use it as an extra playtime toy, but now - it's a key to the outside world and a whole host of mini adventures await him.
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Most days now involve Elijah telling us "Elijah Bike" meaning it's time to go and get the bike out and head out on it. From hitting the skate park, 2 - 4 mile XC rides, pump tracks, BMX tracks to cruising to his mate's house round the corner - this bike really goes everywhere with us - you may have even seen him at the last round of NPS 4X at Chicksands having a go down the dual slalom course! - He is nuts on this thing!
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As a guy who is bike mad it really does make me so happy and proud to be able to go out for bike rides with my son at his own request - this bike has brought us many good times already - I cant wait for the next chapter of this project!
The bike is a Weeride Balance Bike - recommended for 3 years and up - however it all depends on your individual child's ability and stability. Available from www.seatsforkids.com for £45 delivered in the UK!
Read on,
Here was the footage from 4 months ago...
And here is the footage from now....
It's been just amazing watching him progress on his balance bike. At first and for quite some time we would just play on it in the garden and just use it as an extra playtime toy, but now - it's a key to the outside world and a whole host of mini adventures await him.
Posing...me? I think so!
Most days now involve Elijah telling us "Elijah Bike" meaning it's time to go and get the bike out and head out on it. From hitting the skate park, 2 - 4 mile XC rides, pump tracks, BMX tracks to cruising to his mate's house round the corner - this bike really goes everywhere with us - you may have even seen him at the last round of NPS 4X at Chicksands having a go down the dual slalom course! - He is nuts on this thing!
Elijah attacking the first straight at Alvo
As a guy who is bike mad it really does make me so happy and proud to be able to go out for bike rides with my son at his own request - this bike has brought us many good times already - I cant wait for the next chapter of this project!
The bike is a Weeride Balance Bike - recommended for 3 years and up - however it all depends on your individual child's ability and stability. Available from www.seatsforkids.com for £45 delivered in the UK!
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The transition to a pedal bike (NO Training Wheels) took 5 minutes and three tries. I was a big pussy and cried, then we ran home and told Mommy. Keep posting video and have a great time.
I can't wait to have kids so I can get them into biking, haha!
He's a lucky son, and you're a lucky Dad. You're already teaching him on something that you've got a passion for, and hopefully, it'll grow between you. You wouldn't need to tell the future to know that you're going to have many, many good riding sessions with that little guy!
I picked a run bike up for my son when he was about 18 months which was a bit soon, he really didn't take interest in it until he was about 23/24 months old even though at 18 months he was tall enough for the bike we have. He's 2 1/2 now, and after a long summer of riding his run bike he's nearly worn the tread off the tires and the bearings need repacked! He's also got a few more tricks in the bag than his old man. He's got the 'weedie' and the 'bar pin' nailed, which for those that don't speak 2 year old are the wheelie and a bar spin.
j
Cutest boy on Pinkbike, and cool Dad too. I want my girl to marry him. The boy I mean.
Can anyone advise the song on the first video?
You can also vote for the video in the MEC sweet spot contest bit.ly/aRsA9C
This is so Epicute!
Little Elijah is only just turning 2 years old. He'll be to the same standard if not higher by the time he hits the same age as are Canadian friend.
Good effort John. Obviously he wants to be just like daddy hey?! hahaha. I foresee a future of you driving the van around the country, getting the little lad to all the races..........