Gears that is. Remember, this boy road a bike on his own for the very first time just a couple of days ago. A sweet little bike that he’d long outgrown and only rode the one time (we’re now calling it a magic bike).
That bike was donated to our local bike shop yesterday (it is the drop-off location for a bikes for Haiti program), and we picked up a new second-hand bike with 24 inch wheels, a big step up. I was a bit nervous that it would be too big, after the tiny little ride he’d got going on, but silly me, what do I know about a determined nine-year old boy.
He’s already skidding through gravel in a skilful way, just like he’s watched his older brother do for years.
He’s a natural for sure! Glad you got him a bike that’s the right size – look out Tour de France, here he comes!
He was really thrilled to read your comment! I’d read that getting started on a seriously undersized bike could be helpful, and it seems to be true, but we sure were glad to get him right onto a full sized bike. And he’s away!
Great bike – you look very natural on it.
I have found little to better demonstrate my kids’ growth than seeing them get on the next size bike and ride away. Breathtaking.
The whole growing thing astounds me still, and seeing it in action is so neat. You are so right.
So much fun!
I know, I’d love to experience the excitment of learning to ride a bike all over again!