No training wheels, just me holding the seat and running behind him down the driveway. Probably did this for like 20 minutes and then I let go without telling him and he went a solid 30 feet. The look on his face when he realized he was doing it himself hit different man. We must have done it 50 more times. My legs are destroyed but my heart is so full.
Yo congrats, that's a milestone right there. Those are the moments you actually remember forever, not the Pinterest-perfect stuff. Did he want to keep going?
No training wheels is the way to go. It looks scarier but they pick it up so much faster. Your kid's gonna remember you running behind him the whole way. That's a core memory right there.
The best part is when they realize they actually did it themselves. I had my son ride his bike from our house to the mailbox when he finally got it and he felt like an Olympic athlete.
That's huge! The moment they realize they can do it and you let go is just incredible. I remember doing this with my oldest and I probably had more of a rush than he did.
I'm not there yet but this is what I'm looking forward to with my little guy. How long did it take him to get the balance part?
That's such an awesome moment. First bike without training wheels is huge. I remember when my middle one finally got it and she was so proud. Those little victories stick with them forever.
Dude that's amazing! How long did it take him to find his balance? My 5yo is getting close and I'm trying not to push it but he's getting more confident every day.
How many times did he eat pavement before it clicked? My 5 year old is getting close and I'm bracing for some scraped knees.
That moment when they realize they're actually doing it is incredible. I still remember my son's face when he understood he was actually riding on his own.
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No training wheels from the start is the way to go. Most of these kids figure it out faster than people think. That confidence boost for him is going to carry into other stuff too.