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Keeping kids motivated: Fun activities and games for cycling

Keeping kids motivated: Fun activities and games for cycling

Keeping kids motivated: Fun activities and games for cycling

We're all about igniting the passion for cycling in our little riders! Let's delve into a world of exciting ways to keep those budding cyclists inspired and eager for biking adventures!

1. Obstacle course extravaganza

What's more thrilling than a garden or park obstacle course to ride or glide around? Set up cones, hula hoops, and creative challenges. Turn it into a timed race or a friendly family competition to pump up the excitement! 

 2. Scavenger hunts on wheels 

Why not try a scavenger hunt for your neighbourhood cycle ride? Spot a supermarket, a bus stop, or a playground along the way and check them off the list as you go. Not only will it help with teamwork, observation and decision-making skills, but it also will make learning and cycling even more fun!

 

Download the ‘See the City in a new light scavenger hunt list >>

3. Decorate & ride  

Unleash creativity! Host a bike decorating session with vibrant streamers, stickers, and fun accessories. Then, parade the streets displaying the new bike artistry - a celebration of imagination on wheels!

Discover the world around you! Plan rides to nearby parks or nature trails. Encourage kids to observe and document nature's wonders, from birds and insects to diverse plant life. It's a biking adventure intertwined with a lesson in nature!

 

View our ‘How to spruce up your kid’s bike blog for more ideas >>

4. Nature explorer tours  

Discover the world around you! Plan rides to nearby parks or nature trails. Encourage kids to observe and document nature's wonders, from birds and insects to diverse plant life. It's a biking adventure intertwined with a lesson in nature!

 

Check out our blog ‘Connecting with nature through family cycling’ for more inspiration >>

5. Theme ride adventures  

Embark on themed rides! Become pirates, superheroes, or space explorers! Dress up accordingly and let your imaginations soar! It's more than just a ride; it's an immersive adventure through their imagination! Imagine superheroes flying through tunnels or explorers tackling forest trails in safari gear!

6. Skills and drills 

Once your child has mastered balancing and pedalling a bike, then it’s the perfect time to encourage them to learn some new skills and drills to challenge them. Balance beams, narrow bridges, makeshift tracks, slaloms, drifting, cornering and one-handed pedalling can all add to the excitement!

 

Check out our ‘Top 10 bikes skills for kids to learn’ blog >>

7. Get on your bike challenge 

Take your child on an exploration, with cycling-themed challenges to help encourage them to spend more time on their bikes. From racing around a pump track to riding through the longest tunnel you can find.

Download the ‘Get on your bike challenge’ activity sheet for fun biking tasks >>

Remember, it's not just about pedalling; it's about exploring, discovering, and experiencing the joy of cycling together!  

Let's keep the cycling spirit alive and pedal towards exciting adventures!

 

Frog bikes for kids 


Frog bikes cater to children aged 18 months to 13 years and beyond, encompassing a diverse selection including balance, first pedal, hybrid, road, track, city, and mountain bikes. 

 

Take a look at the range here >>

Give the gift of adventure with Frog Bikes

Give the gift of adventure with Frog Bikes

As the holiday season approaches, parents around the world find themselves searching for that perfect gift to light up their child's eyes on Christmas morning. While the options are plenty, there's one gift that stands out from the rest – a bike!

Beyond the appeal of modern gadgets, a Frog bike embodies the true essence of childhood: adventure, freedom, and the joy of exploration. This year, consider giving your child more than just a bike; give them the gift of adventure!

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The benefits of balance bikes

The benefits of balance bikes

At Frog Bikes, we are dedicated to creating unforgettable cycling experiences for children. We want to introduce you to one of our favourite tools for igniting a lifelong love for cycling: balance bikes. These pint-sized wonders have been making waves in the world of children's cycling, and for good reason.

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Top 10 bike skills for kids to learn

Bike skills for kids to learn

Once your child has mastered balancing and pedalling a bike, then it’s the perfect time to encourage them to learn some new skills and drills to challenge them.

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Bikeability's tips for cycling with children on roads

Cycling with children on roads header

Bikeability aims to make sure everyone feels confident cycling, and they have some great tips to help you feel happier when you’re out and about as a family, with the children.
 For short, everyday trips to school, the shops or to see friends, cycling on the roads with your family is a great alternative to driving.

Bikeability instructors have compiled some top tips for getting on the road together.

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Top 10 tips for kids learning to ride a bike

Top 10 tips for kids learning to ride a bike

How wonderful is it to stop and watch children riding past on their bikes with such confidence… We often wonder how long they have been riding.

The time it takes for children to feel confident on two wheels could be a day, a week, or even months. It’s essential to let kids practice cycling time and time again but also allow them a  break if they feel overwhelmed. 

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Teaching a child to ride a bike with Bikeability

Teaching a Child to Ride a Bike with Bikeability

Whatever your age, learning to cycle opens up a world of opportunities! Cycling keeps us fit, reduces our carbon footprint and helps us look after our mental wellbeing. From cycling to school or work to avoid getting stuck in traffic, to replacing short car journeys with cycling to help save the planet. Learning to cycle is an essential life skill, and here’s a great way to get started!

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Celebrating 9 reasons why Frog bikes are great!

Why Frog bikes are great!

In celebration of our 9th birthday (yes we turned 9 on 14 February - we can’t quite believe it either!), we take a look back over the years and share 9 stories, 9 fun facts and some great testimonials as to why others think Frog bikes are great.

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