My hack was getting my son to use a balance bike first. He rode super easily with pedals and never had training wheels or needed any help from me!

Mine were about 3 when they decided they wanted to ride a bike. Training wheels weren’t on for long as they wanted to be as clever as their older siblings.

This tip has come in handy as we are just trying to get my son to learn

My son was just over 3 when he started riding without training wheels. All we did was take off the training wheels and lightly hold the back of his neck, he took off by himself within 10 min of the light hold.

This is a great idea, especially for kids who are naturally cautious. My eldest was never interested in riding a bike (she still wont) she just didnt want to…..my middle two rode quite early and my youngest is pretty good but still uses training wheels at 4.

If it works for you, yay!

Great hack, thanks for the share. I can’t recall how old my son was, but this would have helped.

What an idea! Great job Mumma, will be using this for our son when he is ready

My daughter could tide no training wheels at 3 but then saw her friends bikes had trainers and now wants them

I don’t know how to ride a bike, so no idea if this is useful.

Unfortunately my youngest was never able to ride a bike because he couldn’t balance. If he stands on one leg he falls over. Doctors told me it’s because he has inner ear issues.

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  • • Ellen replied
    • 15 Feb 2024 , 8:40 am

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  Yes I can imagine the inner issues cause struggles with balancing

The old training wheels work a treat

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  • • Ellen replied
    • 14 Feb 2024 , 8:42 am

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  yes in my opinion training wheels are easier. But when it works with a towel, why not ?

My youngest -10 year old with Down syndrome- is not able to ride the bike yet. She still uses a large trke with a steering & push bar with brake at the back to support her on her trike

Whatever works for you as a parent. Some techniques will work for one child but not the other. My son took a while to learn.

Just a case of push off you go and spending the time with your kid in doing it no towels required. Some kids pick things up quickly too. No balance bike here training wheels at 3, she was big and ready at just turned 4 so off they came and off she went she wanted both parents helping

Our children were so independent and wanted to do it on their own.

What a excellent idea. If it works why not.

This looks tricky. I’m not sure I would be able to hold them up and then remember to get the towel out in time.

Great idea, you don’t have to hurt yourself to achieve something. People who think this is coddling are being ridiculous. Sorry we don’t walk 10km to school in the pouring rain and eat glass for brekkie like you did.

That’s a nifty hack for sure. Whatever works!