How to get your child on two wheels without the stabilisers and injuries!

It is usually when a child is around 4 years old when parents start to get their little ones onto two wheels.  This invariably involves stabilisers and then hours in the park for parents running behind holding the back of the bike hoping beyond hope that their pride and joy will not fall off.

A common mistake is buying a bike that is too big for the child under the misconception that once the stabilisers are gone, they will have grown into it.  The overall skill required to successfully and safely ride a bike is that of balance and for this, the child must be able to put their feet flat on the ground.

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