Imagine this: 500 toddlers and pre-schoolers toeing the start-line of a world-championship race. An inflatable arch floats overhead, the announcer counts down over a loudspeaker, hundreds of adoring fans line the course, cameras at the...
WeeBikeShop, a popular online retailer of kids bikes, released an announcement a few weeks ago that they will begin importing and distributing Muna balance bikes in the United States. (It was already possible to get...
Imagine a bike that could grow with your child. Rather than purchasing an expensive balance bike only to buy an expensive pedal bike a few years (or a few months) later, this one bike...
We spend a lot of time reviewing specific bikes, or talking about the best bikes for a certain age range, but perhaps it is actually easier to help people get familiar with the best...
There are lots of reasons to buy a wooden balance bike—they are eco-friendly, aesthetically pleasing, and lots of fun. Of all the balance bikes I’ve helped folks buy, these are also the most commonly...
It’s rare to stand out in the crowded balance bike market, but Kiddimoto’s Super Junior Max balance bike has managed to do just that with its creative paint designs. Even my son, who has...
The first thing I noticed when pulling the Eastern Bikes Pusher balance bike out of its box was how insanely light the frame was. I was fairly sure–based on feeling only–that this was the...
Most kids are ready for a balance bike around 18 months of age. But what happens when they want a bike even sooner than that? Having seen mom and dad (and grandma and grandpa...
Most balance bikes are designed for toddlers, but what about preschoolers? It may be tempting to put your 4 year old on a pedal bike with training wheels, but if they haven’t yet mastered...
I have seen time and time again the enormous benefit of starting kids on balance bikes early. Toddlers who begin on a balance bike at 18 months are likely to be pedaling by 2.5...
Hey there! I'm Kristen and this is my fun-loving, cycling-obsessed family. We believe biking makes the world a better place, and we're here to share that passion with the next generation of cyclists.
Come follow along with our adventures at Rascals on the Road. Starting August 1, 2017 our family is traveling full-time while searching for epic singletrack, great micro-breweries, and quality time together.
