We have bought our four year old son a toddler bike with training wheels but he refuses to pedal and only makes a half-heared attempt at it.
2006-07-10 09:23:54 · 2 answers · asked by eaglewannabe 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
The wheels on most bikes turn when the wheels move. Just put his feet on the pedals and then push him around. He probably doesn't like having to work it himself. But if he sees how fun it can be, he'll probably get motivated and want you to stop pushing him so he can do it himself. Try it on the driveway where it's easier to pedal.
2006-07-10 09:28:34 · answer #1 · answered by Jenn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree w/ above poster
Also, does it have the kind of brake that you back-pedal to use?
If so, maybe get him off of that bike for a while and put him on a traditional ticycle or similar, so he gets the feel for forward and backward pedaling.
It's not just a "learning" thing, he's also got some neurological development that has to happen. Time and repetition is the only way.
2006-07-11 02:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋