{"id":4329,"date":"2013-10-12T16:44:24","date_gmt":"2013-10-12T23:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=4329"},"modified":"2017-07-20T20:47:52","modified_gmt":"2017-07-21T03:47:52","slug":"how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Encourage Kids to Ride Bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Encourage your kids to ride bikes with these tips from guest blogger Ben Hope! Learning to love riding bikes will set your kids up for a lifetime of healthy activity. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, not all children enjoy physical exercise, many preferring to sit in front of the TV or play video games all day every day. However, the good news is that cycling is one of the forms of exercise that most children seem very willing to try, so we\u2019ve put together a few handy tips to help get your kids off the sofa and on their bikes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4330\" style=\"width: 323px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4330\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/post-kids-stanley-park-04-2011-041-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-kids-Stanley-Park-04-2011-041.jpg?fit=323%2C448&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"323,448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1303573672&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post-kids-Stanley Park 04 2011 041\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-kids-Stanley-Park-04-2011-041.jpg?fit=216%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-kids-Stanley-Park-04-2011-041.jpg?fit=323%2C448&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-4330 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Post-kids-Stanley Park 04 2011 041\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-kids-Stanley-Park-04-2011-041.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling is a healthy and fun activity for children - how to encourage children to cycle\" width=\"323\" height=\"448\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4330\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/post-kids-stanley-park-04-2011-041-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-kids-Stanley-Park-04-2011-041.jpg?fit=323%2C448&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"323,448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1303573672&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post-kids-Stanley Park 04 2011 041\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-kids-Stanley-Park-04-2011-041.jpg?fit=216%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-kids-Stanley-Park-04-2011-041.jpg?fit=323%2C448&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-4330 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Post-kids-Stanley Park 04 2011 041\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-kids-Stanley-Park-04-2011-041.jpg?resize=323%2C448&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cycling is a healthy and fun activity for children - how to encourage children to cycle\" width=\"323\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-kids-Stanley-Park-04-2011-041.jpg?w=323&amp;ssl=1 323w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-kids-Stanley-Park-04-2011-041.jpg?resize=216%2C300&amp;ssl=1 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Cycling is a healthy and fun activity for children<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Get Out There With Them!<\/h3>\n<p>Every parent knows this golden rule: the thing that your kids want most from you is <strong>time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[Tweet &#8220;The thing your kids want most from you is <strong>time<\/strong>. Get out there and ride bikes with them!&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Get your kids to ride bikes by spending time with them &#8211; first, teaching them to ride bikes, and then riding with them. They will love you for it, and it will set them on a lifetime path of enjoying healthy, fun exercise.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17437\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CIOGMP8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CIOGMP8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=6a5d18d28f68c7fa0d748cd5b3dc9ebb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17437\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/brad-and-maxine-on-bike-5331\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg?fit=533%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"533,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Brad and Maxine on bike 533(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Get your kids to ride bikes by spending time with them. Plus, the exercise is good for parents too &#8211; and fun for all!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg?fit=208%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg?fit=533%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17437 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg\" alt=\"Average Joe Cyclist - Get your kids to ride bikes by spending time with them. Plus, the exercise is good for parents too - and fun for all!\" width=\"533\" height=\"768\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17437\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/brad-and-maxine-on-bike-5331\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg?fit=533%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"533,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Brad and Maxine on bike 533(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Get your kids to ride bikes by spending time with them. Plus, the exercise is good for parents too &#8211; and fun for all!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg?fit=208%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg?fit=533%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17437 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg?resize=533%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Average Joe Cyclist - Get your kids to ride bikes by spending time with them. Plus, the exercise is good for parents too - and fun for all!\" width=\"533\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg?w=533&amp;ssl=1 533w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg?resize=208%2C300&amp;ssl=1 208w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg?resize=104%2C150&amp;ssl=1 104w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg?resize=250%2C360&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Brad-and-Maxine-on-bike-5331.jpg?resize=320%2C460&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Get your kids to ride bikes by spending time with them. Plus, the exercise is good for parents too &#8211; and fun for all!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Balance Bikes<\/h3>\n<p>Also called strider bikes &#8211; balance bikes look a bit like a cross between a scooter and a bike.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18148\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B009T2SIUO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B009T2SIUO&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=ajc58-20&amp;linkId=4c462907eae60f3d7ebc63340084f0b4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18148\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active\/balance-bikes-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C501&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,501\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"balance bikes 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Balance bikes look a bit like a cross between a scooter and a bike.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C501&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18148 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg\" alt=\"Balance bikes look a bit like a cross between a scooter and a bike.\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18148\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active\/balance-bikes-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C501&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,501\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"balance bikes 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Balance bikes look a bit like a cross between a scooter and a bike.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C501&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18148 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C501&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Balance bikes look a bit like a cross between a scooter and a bike.\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/balance-bikes-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C214&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Balance bikes look a bit like a cross between a scooter and a bike.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kids from the age of about two and a half to three and a half can use balance bikes to develop balance while moving forward. After that, many can graduate directly onto bikes without the use of training wheels.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18143\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B009T2SIUO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B009T2SIUO&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=ajc58-20&amp;linkId=4c462907eae60f3d7ebc63340084f0b4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18143\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active\/kara-and-connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C740&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,740\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kara and Connor with balance bike 2 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Yes, but do they have a license?&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C740&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18143 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg\" alt=\"Balance bikes help kids learn how to balance on a bike - and they are also great fun and provide lots of exercise!\" width=\"750\" height=\"740\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18143\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active\/kara-and-connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C740&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,740\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kara and Connor with balance bike 2 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Yes, but do they have a license?&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C740&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18143 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C740&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Balance bikes help kids learn how to balance on a bike - and they are also great fun and provide lots of exercise!\" width=\"750\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C148&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C247&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Kara-and-Connor-with-balance-bike-2-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C316&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2tLXXD6\">Balance bikes<\/a> help kids learn how to balance on a bike &#8211; and they are also great fun and provide lots of exercise!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even if they need training wheels on their first bike, they will already have learned the basic concept of balancing while moving on their balance bikes, and will very quickly be able to graduate to riding bikes without training wheels.<\/p>\n<h3>You Can Buy Great Brand Kid&#8217;s Bikes on Amazon<\/h3>\n<p>Amazon offers a lot of great options for kid&#8217;s bikes, including <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2sOFLLV\">Schwinn<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2s9BeUC\">Strider kids\u2019 bikes.<\/a> I have bought bikes for my grandkids from them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=qf_sp_asin_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=ajc58-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B009T2SIUO&amp;asins=B009T2SIUO&amp;linkId=e412dd35ee896f861b51ffb2af45f6f1&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=false&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Choose suitable routes for kids<\/h3>\n<p>No child is going to be inspired by a cycle around a busy town center, and in fact this could be dangerous for children who aren\u2019t used to road cycling. Instead, include an incentive in the route. For example, while a child might not be interested in the amazing views at the top of a hill, they might be interested in cycling to the park where they can play, or to a parade they can watch, or to shops so they can buy a magazine, a toy or a snack.<\/p>\n<p>Or just take them somewhere that&#8217;s simply awesome and interesting, such as the Stanley Park bike route in Vancouver.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18722\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18722\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/stanley-park-seawall-bike-trail-guide-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18722\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/kids-cycling-in-stanley-park-4-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C654&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,654\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kids cycling in Stanley Park 4 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail is one of the greatest bike trails in the world. Vancouver cycling at its finest!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C654&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18722 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg\" alt=\"Two boys cycling on the Stanley Park bike trail in Vancouver. In this photo, they have stopped to watch the waves breaking onto the bike trail\" width=\"750\" height=\"654\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18722\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18722\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/kids-cycling-in-stanley-park-4-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C654&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,654\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kids cycling in Stanley Park 4 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail is one of the greatest bike trails in the world. Vancouver cycling at its finest!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C654&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-18722 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C654&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Two boys cycling on the Stanley Park bike trail in Vancouver. In this photo, they have stopped to watch the waves breaking onto the bike trail\" width=\"750\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C262&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C131&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C218&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Kids-cycling-in-Stanley-Park-4-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C279&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Two boys cycling on the <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/stanley-park-seawall-bike-trail-guide-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stanley Park bike trail in Vancouver<\/a>. In this photo, they have stopped to watch the waves breaking onto the bike trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Kit your kids out for cycling<\/h3>\n<p>Getting a new bike is a memorable experience for many people. I remember getting my first red bike as clearly as if it was yesterday. A proud moment!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17436\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17436\" style=\"width: 553px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00TS3FMXK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00TS3FMXK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=8225df172902b7eacc774926a28f7e90&quot;&gt;Bell Child Rally Helmet, Blue Camo&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;img src=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17436\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/jed-on-bike1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg?fit=553%2C655&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"553,655\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"jed on bike(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg?fit=253%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg?fit=553%2C655&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17436 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg\" alt=\"I remember getting my first red bike as clearly as if it was yesterday\" width=\"553\" height=\"655\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17436\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/jed-on-bike1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg?fit=553%2C655&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"553,655\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"jed on bike(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg?fit=253%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg?fit=553%2C655&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17436 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg?resize=553%2C655&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I remember getting my first red bike as clearly as if it was yesterday\" width=\"553\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg?w=553&amp;ssl=1 553w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg?resize=253%2C300&amp;ssl=1 253w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg?resize=127%2C150&amp;ssl=1 127w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg?resize=250%2C296&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/jed-on-bike1.jpg?resize=320%2C379&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> I remember getting my first red bike as clearly as if it was yesterday. A proud moment!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17528\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CIOGMP8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CIOGMP8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=6a5d18d28f68c7fa0d748cd5b3dc9ebb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17528\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena on bike aged 9 750 x 420\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is important to get a good bike helmet that fits properly&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17528 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg\" alt=\"getting a decent bike that fits will help make your child's first cycling experience fun and safe\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17528\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena on bike aged 9 750 x 420\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is important to get a good bike helmet that fits properly&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17528 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"getting a decent bike that fits will help make your child's first cycling experience fun and safe\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Getting a decent bike that fits will help make your child&#8217;s early cycling experiences fun and safe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17435\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17435\" style=\"width: 301px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CIOGMP8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CIOGMP8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=6a5d18d28f68c7fa0d748cd5b3dc9ebb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17435\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/maxine-on-bike1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg?fit=301%2C663&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"301,663\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"maxine on bike(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Go to an actual bike store and get a good bike that fits your child&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg?fit=136%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg?fit=301%2C663&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17435 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg\" alt=\"Almost all kids love to ride bikes, once you get them started!\" width=\"301\" height=\"663\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17435\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/maxine-on-bike1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg?fit=301%2C663&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"301,663\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"maxine on bike(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Go to an actual bike store and get a good bike that fits your child&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg?fit=136%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg?fit=301%2C663&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17435 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg?resize=301%2C663&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Almost all kids love to ride bikes, once you get them started!\" width=\"301\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg?w=301&amp;ssl=1 301w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg?resize=136%2C300&amp;ssl=1 136w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg?resize=68%2C150&amp;ssl=1 68w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg?resize=163%2C360&amp;ssl=1 163w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/maxine-on-bike1.jpg?resize=209%2C460&amp;ssl=1 209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Almost all kids love to ride bikes, once you get them started!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And get them dressed properly too. Specialist <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0107S039C\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0107S039C&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=YJYQQQKKGRICKWOC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>cyclewear<\/strong><\/a> won\u2019t just improve performance when cycling, it will also get your children into the right frame of mind. There are lots of exciting new designs for cycle jerseys these days, so letting your child choose their own funky design can make them feel much more inclined to go cycling so they can show off their fun cycle jersey. It will also make them easier to spot and identify on busy roads and crowded areas for your own peace of mind.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12054\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12054\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CIOGMP8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CIOGMP8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=6a5d18d28f68c7fa0d748cd5b3dc9ebb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12054\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/why-vote-yes-bc-transit-referendum\/destiny-on-a-bike-copy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg?fit=300%2C552&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,552\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 4S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1424964792&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0053191489361702&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Joe&#8217;s niece &#8211; another reason we&#8217;re voting Yes. Appropriately, her name is Destiny\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Joe&#8217;s niece &#8211; another reason we&#8217;re voting Yes. Appropriately, her name is Destiny&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cycling can  be fun for kids &#8211; with the right gear!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg?fit=163%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg?fit=300%2C552&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12054 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling can be fun for kids - with the right gear!\" width=\"300\" height=\"552\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12054\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/why-vote-yes-bc-transit-referendum\/destiny-on-a-bike-copy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg?fit=300%2C552&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,552\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 4S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1424964792&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0053191489361702&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Joe&#8217;s niece &#8211; another reason we&#8217;re voting Yes. Appropriately, her name is Destiny\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Joe&#8217;s niece &#8211; another reason we&#8217;re voting Yes. Appropriately, her name is Destiny&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cycling can  be fun for kids &#8211; with the right gear!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg?fit=163%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg?fit=300%2C552&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12054 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg?resize=300%2C552&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cycling can be fun for kids - with the right gear!\" width=\"300\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg?resize=163%2C300&amp;ssl=1 163w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg?resize=81%2C150&amp;ssl=1 81w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg?resize=195%2C360&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Destiny-on-a-bike-copy.jpg?resize=250%2C460&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Cycling can be fun for kids &#8211; with the right gear!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Watch a live event<\/h3>\n<p>Since the London 2012 Olympics and the amazing performances of all the athletes in the velodrome, cycling has increased vastly in popularity. The Tour de France is a good example of a popular cycling competition, though cycling events happen all the time in cities across the world. Check out your local news to find out about events in your area so you can go along and watch with the children. Chances are, the atmosphere will be buzzing, and will make them want to get involved.<\/p>\n<h3>Invite a friend along to make cycling more fun for kids<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4333\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4333\" style=\"width: 571px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CIOGMP8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CIOGMP8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=6a5d18d28f68c7fa0d748cd5b3dc9ebb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4333\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/post-pink-stanley-park-04-2011-107-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-pink-Stanley-Park-04-2011-1071.jpg?fit=571%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"571,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1303577942&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post-pink-Stanley Park 04 2011 107\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-pink-Stanley-Park-04-2011-1071.jpg?fit=300%2C252&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-pink-Stanley-Park-04-2011-1071.jpg?fit=571%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-4333 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Post-pink-Stanley Park 04 2011 107\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-pink-Stanley-Park-04-2011-1071.jpg\" alt=\"Here's my daughter cycling in Stanley Park, Vancouver\" width=\"571\" height=\"480\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4333\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/post-pink-stanley-park-04-2011-107-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-pink-Stanley-Park-04-2011-1071.jpg?fit=571%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"571,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1303577942&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Post-pink-Stanley Park 04 2011 107\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-pink-Stanley-Park-04-2011-1071.jpg?fit=300%2C252&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-pink-Stanley-Park-04-2011-1071.jpg?fit=571%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-4333 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Post-pink-Stanley Park 04 2011 107\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-pink-Stanley-Park-04-2011-1071.jpg?resize=571%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Here's my daughter cycling in Stanley Park, Vancouver\" width=\"571\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-pink-Stanley-Park-04-2011-1071.jpg?w=571&amp;ssl=1 571w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Post-pink-Stanley-Park-04-2011-1071.jpg?resize=300%2C252&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Here&#8217;s my daughter cycling in <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/stanley-park-seawall-guide\/\">Stanley Park, Vancouver<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Why not ask your kids if they\u2019d like to <strong>invite a friend along<\/strong>? Children might feel more comfortable going for a bike ride if they have a friend who is interested in the same thing; and it means that in the future their parents may reciprocate the favor, so that your children can get regular exercise and have fun with friends at the same time.<\/p>\n<h3>Teach Kids to Bike to School by Biking with Them<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s not easy to start biking to school. Make it fun and easy by doing it with them a few times. So what if you&#8217;re late for work? You&#8217;re laying the groundwork for a healthy life for your kids, and that is priceless. Find a safe route and bike to work with your kids. They will love having your company, and both of you will benefit from the exercise. On your deathbed, you will <strong>not<\/strong> be thinking about the hours you spent in your office &#8211; but you may be remembering those wonderful mornings when you biked so school with your child.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17447\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CIOGMP8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CIOGMP8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=6a5d18d28f68c7fa0d748cd5b3dc9ebb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17447\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/celena-aged-11-with-miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C778&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,778\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena aged 11 with Miele bike and water bottle drinking 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Make sure you drink before, after, and during your bike ride&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg?fit=289%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C778&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17447 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg\" alt=\" Find a safe route and bike to work with your kids. They will love having your company, and both of you will benefit from the exercise. \" width=\"750\" height=\"778\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17447\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/celena-aged-11-with-miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C778&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,778\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena aged 11 with Miele bike and water bottle drinking 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Make sure you drink before, after, and during your bike ride&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg?fit=289%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C778&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17447 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C778&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" Find a safe route and bike to work with your kids. They will love having your company, and both of you will benefit from the exercise. \" width=\"750\" height=\"778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg?resize=289%2C300&amp;ssl=1 289w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg?resize=145%2C150&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C259&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-aged-11-with-Miele-bike-and-water-bottle-drinking-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C332&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Find a safe route and bike to work with your kids. They will love having your company, and both of you will benefit from the exercise.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most schools provide bike parking, so this should not be a problem.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17448\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CIOGMP8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00CIOGMP8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=6a5d18d28f68c7fa0d748cd5b3dc9ebb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17448\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/celena-parking-miele-bike-at-school-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-parking-Miele-bike-at-school-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,579\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena parking Miele bike at school 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-parking-Miele-bike-at-school-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Celena-parking-Miele-bike-at-school-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17448 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" 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