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BIKE MAINTANENCE
& CLASS CHECKLIST

Since Glide started in 2022 we have taught over 2000 children to ride their bike without stabilisers.

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We estimate that 2 million children under 12 years old cannot ride a bike. 

A third of all primary school children in the UK cannot ride a bike. That’s over half a million children.

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It’s estimated that approximately one fifth of all children in the UK cannot ride a bicycle. 

60% of six-year-olds in the United Kingdom cannot ride a bike without stabilisers.

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A BICYCLE WITHOUT STABILISERS
A BICYCLE HELMET
WATER & SNACKS

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Your child will need a pedal bike without stabilisers, a bike helmet, snacks and water.​

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Take the stabilisers off the bike
Take both pedals off (not the pedal cranks, just the pedals) and bring them to the class with you
Pump up the tyres to the correct pressure
Check the brakes work correctly
Adjust the saddle so the feet are flat on the floor with a slight bend in the knee

Before you arrive at the class:

 

If you unable to do any of these preparations, we can do them at the beginning of the class but we prefer the bike be prepared so your child will have more time learning to ride! 

If you do not have a bike, then we recommend borrowing a bike from a friend or getting a bike from www.bikeclub.com who hire really good bikes (such as Isla, frogs, squish) from £9.99 a month.

We have bikes available to hire. Please send us a message when booking that you require a bike. We will be in touch as to what size your child needs.

Changing and Removing pedals

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Glide Bike Classes for Kids provide a fun learning experience for children ages 4-12+ years old.
 

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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING BREAKS

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Glide Bike Classes for Kids provide a fun learning experience for children ages 4-12+ years old.
 

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Adjsuting Saddle HEIGHT

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Glide Bike Classes for Kids provide a fun learning experience for children ages 4-12+ years old.
 

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TYRE PRESSURE AND INFLATION

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Glide Bike Classes for Kids provide a fun learning experience for children ages 4-12+ years old.
 

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“Highly recommend these classes. My daughter was a slow starter and was shown patience and encouragement throughout and in no time was riding her bike with confidence. She absolutely loves riding around now. Thanks for being a brilliant teacher.”

Anna P. - Facebook review, December 2023

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Our Pedal Promise

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If your child doesn't learn to pedal and control their bike during their class, they can come back free of charge to the next available class and try again until they can.*

Your class coach will help organise this and help get you onto the earliest, most convenient class.

*See our Terms & Conditions for more information.

or for enquiries please call us on

07930 676 035

or email

info@glidelearntoride.com

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