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Post by carolyn on Jul 10, 2007 10:36:02 GMT -5
How many of you have kids that can ride a 2 wheeler? John is 8 and we are so proud he can successfully ride a 2 wheeler, but we are not sure how to trust him to obey the basic rules of riding. He just goes and goes, and stops when he wants or when he runs into a curb, wall exctera.... He doesn't exactly seem to have a concept of where he is heading when he takes off. We have been riding around parking lots, and he really does well, although stopping still consists of falling or putting his feet down. Has anybody had better luck with hand brakes instead of the back pedal type brake? just looking for some hints !
side note: we had an electrical strike that took out our computer over a month ago. I check my email and stuff at the library once a week or so, so I have really missed reading about everyone. Even though I rarely post, I really enjoy everyones stories.
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Post by Chris too on Jul 10, 2007 13:31:48 GMT -5
We go on family bike rides so we can supervise (nag) until we can see that they get it about the rules.
About the starting/stopping willy-nilly: all of mine did that so far (4 out 6). The latest still does it. For mine, it continued for a season and a half in general, tapering off toward the middle of the second season of riding. Back-pedal brakes take some getting used to, but doesn't everything about riding a bike? Give him time and practice & I'm sure he'll eventually have it down - there's no big event coming is there? where he has to master the details on a schedule? Patience, as always, is the key.
Chris
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Post by Debbie on Jul 10, 2007 17:45:01 GMT -5
I was around eight when I learned how to ride a bike. I would watch the other kids ride their bikes in our neighborhood. I still rode one with extra wheels in the back. I can't think of the name for it. So, Dad helped me. And he never gave up on teaching me.
I don't ride one now because my bike is so old and is falling apart.
I'd rather walk. Walking is different. You can notice things and not be afraid to stop without crashing! ;D
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Post by CC on Jul 10, 2007 20:07:55 GMT -5
Chris doesn't ride a two wheeler, although I think he could if we worked with him. He loves just loves to ride. Here is his bike and he uses the hand brakes and has for years and done fine ;D  CC ~ |
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Post by Emilysmom on Jul 10, 2007 20:21:53 GMT -5
AWESOME looking bike CC!!!!!
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Post by lespring on Jul 10, 2007 20:26:35 GMT -5
CC...girl...you have to post the BRAND NAME AND MODEL of the bike! LOL
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Post by Chris on Jul 10, 2007 20:30:08 GMT -5
Nice bike, CC! Sarah participates in the PEAC bike program. It is a program developed to help kids with special needs learn to ride a bike. Sarah uses a three wheeler from Miami Sun. They have done some adaptions to make it easier to ride. We are probably going to get her one this summer although they are expensive!
I think it is so important for all kids to learn to ride a bike and learn to swim. Those are just essential.
My guess is John will become more aware of safety when his bike riding skills become more automatic. He is probably still having to focus really hard just to ride. I would just keep a close eye on him. Family rides are great!
Chris
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Post by CC on Jul 10, 2007 20:42:50 GMT -5
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Post by mommygwen on Jul 10, 2007 22:01:15 GMT -5
Greg took a looooooonnngg time learning to balance AND pedal AND steer AND stop. He finally got it all together at age 12. Until then I asked him to just push with his feet on the ground so he could focus on balance, steering and stopping.
I did some research and read that about 11% of children with Ds learn to ride a 2 wheel bike.
Gwen
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Post by Emilysmom on Jul 11, 2007 7:27:19 GMT -5
Cindy posted a while back about her daughter attending a bike riding camp for a week, and she learned to ride a regular bike there. It was called 'lose the training wheels". There is info online about where they might be holding camps. I keep saying if one comes to our area, I'd send Emily to it. She got a bike for her birthday one year (with training wheels too!) and took off down the hill near our house and CRASHED.........tore her knee open something terrible. From that point on, she hasn't wanted anything to do with a bike at all!!
Susan
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Post by admama on Jul 11, 2007 20:01:29 GMT -5
My son never really learned to ride a bike we kept trying and trying but then he got too big for the bikes but I like this bike because it has a big seat. Do you know the cost ? I tried looking it up but did not find a price. thanks,
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Post by Emilysmom on Jul 11, 2007 20:46:41 GMT -5
The "lose the training wheels" camp is around $200. They begin with a huge tire on the bike in the front to add balance and gradually work toward a regular wheel. It's a week long camp. Afterward, the kids are prepared to ride a regular bike.
Susan
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Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).
