How to choose the right size bike for your child Has your child outgrown his or her old bike? We share our tips for finding the right size bike for your child, whether it’s their first bike or you just need advice on the best fit for a more experienced young cyclist. “Mummy, my shoes […]
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The easy way to teach a child to ride a bike!
Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike! – We totally agree, however we think that it is even more enjoyable to ride your bike with your family. The sooner you teach your children to ride a bike, the sooner you can enjoy fun family bike rides. Learn how to teach your child […]
Read MoreBuying a Child’s First Bike? – Read our expert advice first!
Since we launched The Little Bike Company we’ve helped lots of parents pick the right bike for their child. We’ve put together a quick round-up of a few posts we think will be really useful for you to read before you buy your child their first bike – we are just a phonecall away if […]
Read MoreAre Kids Safe Cycling on the Roads?
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 […]
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 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 MoreTeaching a child to ride a bike – Growing Confidence!
A few weeks ago we showed you little Patrick picking out his very first bike. He was really excited – he’d seen lots of his friends riding and his mother thought it was time to teach him. We wanted to give you a quick update and share these great pictures below of him having fun […]
Read MoreTeaching a child to ride a bike – Patrick’s first bike!
Patrick being fitted for a new helmet at The Little Bike Company showroom in Berkhamsted! We’ll soon be filming this little 5 year old (a friend of the little bike company!) having his very first go on a pedal bike! We have removed the pedals off his new little bike, the Orbea Grow – find […]
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