Family Cycling Podcast - Balance Bikes

Kids Bike Search

213 bikes match

02:37 - Stabilisers vs balance bikes

05:23 - Buying a balance bike

09:24 - Interview with Karen Wood from Kidvelo - setting up a balance biking business - twice!

20:25 - Balance Bike recommendations

22:09 - Brakes on balance bikes

23:10 - How to use a balance bike

27:46 - Secondhand balance bikes

31:14 - Balance bike accessories

Listed below are the products that we mention in the podcast.

Some links contain affiliate links, which is how you can help us to keep the podcast going, as we'll get a small commission for each sale.

We'd love to hear your experiences of using balance bikes, so do please drop a comment in box below.

Thank you

Alex and Karen

Balance Bikes

KidVelo - Karen Wood's company specialising in balance bikes

Black Mountain - balance bikes that convert into pedal bikes

Bike Club - lease a balance bike for a small monthly fee

Hornit AIRO - very lightweight balance bikes

Second hand balance bikes - there's a really good market in second hand quality balance bikes - whether you're buying or selling

Balance biking accessories

Carribob Strap - for carrying a balance bike when it's not in use

Handlebar tassles - for adding fun to your balance bike

Kids sized cycle helmets - good idea if your child starts to go further and faster and may come off

Tigo Gloves - come in small sizes for little hands

Kidvelo balance bike reviews

Since this podcast was recorded, Kidvelo have gone from strength to strength, adding two balance to pedal bike models to their collection.

At Cycle Sprog we've reviewed all the Kidvelo bikes, and loved the way they help children master the transition from balance bike to pedal bike.

Here's how our testers got on with the bikes in real life:

Balance biking advice

If you've listened to our podcast and realise that your child needs a balance bike here's some useful articles to help you choose the right one:

The best balance bikes - our buyers guide to the best balance bikes available in the UK
Big balance bikes for taller children- not all kids learn to ride by the time they're 4 so we've selected our pick of the best larger balance bikes
How to turn a pedal bike into a balance bike- useful advice if you've already bought a pedal bike and your child isn't ready for it.
Best kids bike accessories: baskets, bells, bags and more - bling your balance bike with our pick of the best accessories
Best bike helmets for babies and toddlers - our buyers guide for the smallest heads

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Alex and Karen

With half term behind us and the clocks gone back, the school run looks a little different now. Darker mornings and early sunsets mean it’s a good time to make sure everyone feels confident and visible on their bikes for the weeks ahead.

If you’ve been meaning to try cycling to school, there’s still no pressure to do it every day. Even once a week is a great way to keep riding through the colder months and stop it from feeling like a big deal.

Good lights, front and rear, are now essential for many journeys, along with reflective details on bags and clothing. Warm layers, gloves and waterproofs make a big difference to how much everyone enjoys the ride, and it’s worth checking tyres and brakes as wet leaves and frosty mornings arrive. Allow a little extra time, and stick to routes you know well while everyone gets used to riding in the dark.

Whether it’s the ride to the school gates, a weekend spin through crunchy autumn leaves or a festive lights ride as Christmas approaches, every journey this winter is a chance to stay active, have fun and make cycling part of family life.

Explore our guides to bike lights, winter cycling kit and route planning, and get tips to help your family keep cycling to school with confidence all winter long.