Teach kids to ride a bicycle
Intro
This program is designed to help kids learn to ride a bicycle early and joyfully, sparking a lifelong love for cycling. We use simple, playful exercises to build confidence and skill, allowing children to discover the joy of two wheels at their own pace.
Your child will naturally grow from these foundational drills, developing their own intuition and initiative as they ride. With a little guidance, they’ll become self-directed learners, eager to explore new adventures on their bike.
The most important key is consistency. Aim to practice a little every day, even if it’s just for a few minutes. Short, frequent sessions are far more effective than long, sporadic ones.
How to teach kids to ride a bicycle - Step by step
Level: 0
Age: 2+
Encourage kids to start riding on a balance bike with both of their feet touching the ground.
Level: 1
Age: 2+
Encourage kids to practice turns. 1. get familiar with counter steering to initiate the turn, 2. lean for tighter turns and 3. manage speed to avoid falling inward.
Level: 2
Age: 2+
Encourage kids to balance without feet on the ground using slopes.
Level: 3
Age: 2+
Encourage kids to steer from one side to the other through obstacles.
Level: 4
Age: 2+
Transition on a two wheel bike but help them balancing keeping their shoulder. The biggest challenge is to keep constant pedalling speed while looking forward.
Level: 5
Age: 2+
Let them ride alone but stay close to prevent them from falling. Occasionally they steer in the wrong direction and lose balance.
Level: 6
Age: 3+
Finally they should be able to ride straight routes autonomously 80% of the time. They still need help to avoid obstacles, brake and start off from still.
Level: 7
Age: 3+
Let them ride on narrow roads with multiple twists and turns to improve their manoeuvrability skills and balance.
Level: 8
Age: 3+
Help your child go for long rides but be ready to help him/her to avoid obstacles from time to time.