Start by getting them to "scoot" with one leg, then two. Then get them to push with both legs at the same time. The bit between the pushes is what you're after as they glide a little bit. Soon they'll be doing longer and longer glides. Strider bikes have little foot rests for when they are gliding. Stay away from the wooden ones, they're [email protected]
There's even national leagues for them in the USA, http://striderbikes.com/, (well, there would be wouldn't there).
I may be a minority of one but that doesn't prevent me from being right. http://www.dalynchi.com
Definantly a balance bike, got one for my daughter when she was two a couple of years ago and she ready for a pedal bike. Hopefully as others have said she will get on with it quite quickly.
dempsey1
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Also there is a family and kids section on the BR forum with loads of info. on this.
Commuting / Winter rides - Jamis Renegade Expert
Pootling / Offroad - All-City Macho Man Disc
Fast rides Cannondale SuperSix Ultegra
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/wiggle-kids-tou ... ont-brake/
Start by getting them to "scoot" with one leg, then two. Then get them to push with both legs at the same time. The bit between the pushes is what you're after as they glide a little bit. Soon they'll be doing longer and longer glides. Strider bikes have little foot rests for when they are gliding. Stay away from the wooden ones, they're [email protected]
There's even national leagues for them in the USA, http://striderbikes.com/, (well, there would be wouldn't there).
http://www.dalynchi.com