Most kids are ready to start learning to ride a bike between the ages of 4 and 7. But every child is different — some may show confidence earlier, others might need more time. The key signs of readiness are good balance, focus, and a desire to try. At Get Pedal Ready!, we welcome riders aged 4 to 16, adapting our approach to suit every age and ability.

​Stabilisers (training wheels) can actually delay a child’s balance development. Balance bikes, on the other hand, teach children to glide, steer, and stop safely — all before pedalling. That’s why we start with balance skills first, whether your child is on a balance bike or a pedal bike with the pedals temporarily removed.

Teaching your own child can be tricky. Some common mistakes include:

• Holding onto the saddle (it throws their balance off)

• Using stabilisers too long

• Skipping balance practice

• Using a bike that’s too big or heavy

We’ve seen it all — that’s why our method is built to avoid these pitfalls.