Training kids to ride bicycles in Singapore

 

Training kids how to ride bicycles properly in Singapore can be easy. Yet it can also be a challenge if you do not know how to handle them well. We will show you a guide to training kids to ride bicycles in Singapore.

As you know, the roads in Singapore can be very busy, training your kids in riding bicycles must take note of many factors, such as safety. Do avoid heavy congested traffic especially during peak hours like the morning and evening rush. Even at outdoor cycling parks, such as East Coast Park, choose foot paths instead of the normal bicycle paths as human traffic is usually slower on foot paths. Kids should learn how to ride bicycles more slowly on the foot paths.

Now we get into a proper lesson of bicycle riding. It takes about 45 minutes to teach your kid to cycle on average but this depends on the coordination development of the child, both physically and mentally. It is essential that you must ensure that the child has mastered coordination skills and be ready to learn how to cycle.

There are some types of bicycles which you can let your child train on. For the very basic, you can train your kid to use the balance bike. It has no pedals and your kid can push oneself with feet off the ground to learn how to balance. It is important that you lower the saddle height so that your kid can touch the floor with the feet. But it cannot be too low otherwise they will rely on stabilisers.

If you wish to train your child using pedals in riding bicycles, you can install the 2 extra training wheels or stabilisers at the sides. The training wheels can be fixed to various types of kids bicycles, such as the BMX bicycle. They are mounted at the rear wheel of the kids bicycle. Bikes with training wheels are alternatives to balance bikes as they also help kids achieve a sense of balance and riding stability on the ground while bicycle riding.

With all the knowledge in choosing bicycles for kids, we must not neglect the bicycle equipment that fosters safety during riding. It is imperative for kids to select at least a bike helmet for their head use. In case of sudden accidental emergencies, the helmet is worn to protect against unnecessary head injuries. Other kids bicycle accessories you can get are the water bottle and the knee guards.

When getting the bicycles for kids, you might be asking yourself, where can I buy kids bicycle in Singapore?  Indeed, many stores do sell kids bicycles that are suitable for training them to ride. However, if you do not wish to train yourself, you can send them to cycling training schools available in Singapore. There are private instructors, as well as public ones conducted by Sports Singapore, a governmental organisation for sports.

A better recommended bike to use to train kids to ride bicycles in Singapore is one with training wheels. Read more about training wheels - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Training_wheels