Your child determines the right time
There's no perfect age to learn to ride a bike. This is all about the individual pace of development of your child.
The right size, setting and equipment of the bicycle form the foundation for a safe ride.
Your child should always wear a helmet.
On the pedals - ready - steady - go!
From balance bike to bicycle: balance bikes give your child a sense of balance and eases the use of the bike later on.
Make the use of a bicycle helmet a habit.
Children imitate and learn by watching.
If it is normal for mom and dad to wear a helmet while cycling, it will be foryour child also. Set a good example!
And if cycling goes well, make your child fit for road traffic: Explain important traffic rules and the right behaviour.
How to give your child the best support
- Support and encourage: Even after one or another failure, encouraging is helpful for your child.
- Slight pushing: Your child will have balance difficulties when setting off - with a slight push it is often easier.
- Practice traffic rules: Empty parking spaces on sundays or holidays are perfect for practicing together.
- Correct settings: Check that the bike has everything it needs. Brakes, lights, saddle and steering wheel height must be set correctly.
- Have fun: As parents, do not rush things. Give your child time and the feeling of security and ease.
It will discover its joy at its own pace. Have faith!
Ready for the next bicycle tour
Photos by Almuth Denz