Cycling for Children

Buying bikes for children is not simply about helping them prepare for a cycling proficiency test then letting them ride around the neighbourhood from time to time. Whether you choose to buy them BMX bikes or racing bikes, buying the right bike will be hugely important in how much they actually enjoy cycling.

This is important for many reasons. Not only will the right bike with the right cycle accessories be far safer for your child, but if they enjoy riding the bike you buy them, you are far more likely to help them avoid the rising epidemic of childhood obesity.

It is also worth remembering that bikes aren’t just for transport. Whilst they are indeed a great way to offer a child more independence, they can also simply be about having a great deal of fun, and discussing what they would like to use a bike for will help inform exactly which type of bike you should get.

If they want to start racing or heading off road, for instance, Scott mountain bikes might be a good choice. Scott bikes offer great versatility too meaning that if your child happens to be fickle you can find a bike that may be perfect off-road as well as simply being a great bike to head to school on.

For others, tricks might be the main aim and for others it may simply be about exploration, and again there will be a bike perfect for each individual. So when it comes to buying children’s bikes, don’t just throw money away on something that will only be partly appreciated. It is always worth spending a little bit more time looking for the bike that will be just right for them. In turn, the money you will be spending will be far more worth it.