Are kids safe cycling on the roads? What do you think? Do you still ask a 7 year old to hold your hand when you cross a busy road on foot, if so would you be comfortable with them turning into a junction on their bike? Recently the BBC published this interesting article – “Cycling […]
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Is your child’s bike too heavy?
Great customer review, Rob ditched a heavy bike and bought a Frog! He and his daughter Sophie are loving their long bike rides now! The photo shows Sophie “on a mission” as Rob put it, from Bexhill to Hastings and back this summer on her new lightweight bike. “Ever since we bought my daughter a […]
Read MoreStabilisers – A Bad Waste of Good Metal and Plastic
Stabilisers: Just Say No! Back in the early 1800’s, when I was a boy, I recall all the kids tearing around on little bikes fitted with stabilisers. It was what we did then. Like the 3 day week, or 3 TV channels that closed down at 11pm or pounds, shillings and pence in your pocket. […]
Read MoreRiding on the Road with Kids – How old is old enough?
Riding on the Road with Kids – How old is old enough? Recently a customer and friend of the Little Bike Company shared an interesting experience with us about a bike ride with her kids. It really got us thinking and wondering about how old your kids were when they were first cycling alongside you […]
Read MoreChoosing the right size bike for your child
Choosing the right size bike for your child Kids come in all shapes and sizes just like adults, so it’s impossible to get the perfect size bike for your child based on age alone. Getting the right size bike for your child will make the difference between a bike that is ridden regularly and one […]
Read MoreWhat kit does my child need for a Junior Triathlon?
What kit does my child need for a Junior Triathlon? So your child comes home, bouncing off the walls shouting “Mum! Mum!, guess what? I’m doing a triathlon!” Whilst you’re answering with great enthusiasm “That’s Great! Well done! A triathlon!” One of two things will be going through your mind the first might be, “great, […]
Read MoreCycling Tips for Kids and Parents
Top tips for teaching your child to ride their first bike from The Little Bike Company and a few of our friends. A list of great resources that we hope you will find useful as a parent. If you do have any questions then do call or email Beth or Simon Timlett the owners of […]
Read MoreDo balance bikes need brakes?
You have made the fabulous decision to buy your child a balance bike! Balance bikes are a fantastic first bike for a young child, no complicated pedals but still lots of fun and speed! They also help kids learn to ride a pedal bike more quickly when the time comes (without the need for stabilisers […]
Read MoreIs your child’s bike heavier than yours?
How heavy is your bike? We had some fun with maths comparing the weight of some kids bikes relative to the weight of adult bikes (that Maths o’level was finally useful!) We think you will be quite shocked by the result! This Apollo Cherry bike for a 5 to 7 year old available at Halfords […]
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