how do you teach a child how to pedal a bike?

Answer 1

If the child is big enough to sit on the bike with both feet on the ground than that is easy. Basically tell the child to push the bike with his feet for a few times. So he is basically flying on the bike without pedalling. Once he gets used to the balance then have him try pedalling. You might want to hold the end of the bike at the beginning.

Answer 2

Forget the training wheels. I think they are the worst invention.

Lower the seat post all the way so that the kid can plant both feet firmly on the ground from the sitting position, and remove both pedals. You may need a pedal wrench for this or just ask your local bike shop.

Let the child ride like this for a few days pushing the bike along with her feet. This will teach the child about balancing, turning, and braking without fear of falling. Eventually, you may want to find a very gentle downhill, so the child can concentrate on balancing the bike.

When you think the child is ready, put the pedals back on. Make sure you put on the right and the left pedals correctly. The pedals will be marked with R or L. The left pedal is always reverse threaded. You may have to initially push the bike to get the momentum going.

The key at this point is getting the child to relax her body. The geometry of the steering column is set up to balance the bike automatically once you get moving. The front wheel will naturally turn to the right, if the child is leaning to the right and vice versa. If the child has a death grip on the handlebar, it will interfere with the bike's ability to automatically balance itself.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Put on a set of training wheels so it can't fall over then put toe straps on the pedals to hold their feet in. (A fixed wheel bike works best). run along beside to make sure they don't bite the dust.

Answer 4

first you need to get training wheels.......