GlideBikes, is an American manufacturer of the popular European balance bike, has the solution to this problem. A balance bike is a smaller, lower bicycle (starting at 12” seat height) with no pedals that is constructed in a way that will allow children starting at two years old to learn two-wheel balance. Kids learn to balance safely without tears or training wheels and can start slowly by “walking” the bike without pedals getting in the way. Within a short period of time, they are confidently gliding along, balancing upright on two wheels.
GlideBikes also feature strategically-placed foot pegs that allow children to feel comfortable when gliding, much like resting your feet on actual bike pedals.
There are three GlideBike models for children of all ages:
· The Mini Glider (ages 2-5, up to 100 lbs.)
· The Go Glider (ages 5-10, up to 125 lbs.)
· The Super Glider (Ages 10 +, up to 250 lbs. and perfect for older special needs children)
We received a GlideBike recently and it has been super for my oldest daughter Hannah. She has tried learning to ride a bike on training wheels, but when we went to take them off, she completely lost it! She is the type that has to try something and do it perfectly the first time or else tears occur. She is very hard on herself. But by using the GlideBike, she is learning to balance one revolution of the wheel at a time-- so theoretically, when we transition her to her regular bicycle, she will be able to balance and ride.
The GlideBikes start at $99.99 for the Mini Glider. I great price for peace of mind (and your sanity).GlideBikes are sold at retailers throughout the USA or online at Glidebikes.com !
or you can win one for your son or daughter here!
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One lucky reader will win a GlideBike of their choice!
Mandatory Entry:
Go to GlideBikes and pick out the size of GlideBike and color you would like to win!
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EXTRA ENTRIES: (Please leave a comment for each extra entry!)
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- Follow TicTacDough on Twitter– 1 ENTRY
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RULES:
- Contest will close at 12 noon. PST on August 22nd, 2010
- Contest open to US residents!!
Thank you for entering and Good Luck! For questions about entering, please see the giveaway rules. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine.-- I was given the product complimentary from GlideBikes. A special thanks to GlideBikes for participating in a review and giveaway!
192 comments:
These sound great - would love to try the Go Glider in blue!
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i like the mini glide in blue
I love the idea of these! I'd love the Go Glider in blue!
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I would choose the Super Glider in White. My daughter is 9 and super scared to ride a bike. I think this would help so much.
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As much as I would love to get the pink for my daughter I would probably get the red so that my son could ride it when he got a bit older as well. Red is very universal like that :)
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The mini glider in red!
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i like red
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I like the pink mini glider 12"
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I'd pick a red mini glider.
I voted today. #46
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I would love the pink mini glider
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I like Glide bikes on facebook too
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MANDATORY ENTRY: 'IF' I win, I will pick the "Pink Go Glider 16" bike" for my daughter. She would absolutely LOVE this Glider.
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I voted for you at Top Mommy Blogs today, Wednesday, August 11, 2010.
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If I win, I'd choose the blue mini-glider. Thanks!
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I would choose the mini glider in blue
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I like the mini bike in red silenttributary(at)yahoo(dot)com
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I would choose the Blue Go Glider 16".
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i would love to win the red mini glider 12".
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I'd love to win an blue Go Glider!
Thank you for the giveaway. :-)
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I would like to win the Go Glider™ in Blue
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My daughter would love the pink mini glider. She really wants to learn how to ride a bicycle and this would be great for her. Thank you for the opportunity:)
I subscribed to your blog. Great Blog Site:)
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We would want the Go Glider (5-10) and in PINK (am a google friend connect follower) email is amomsrantings (at) gmail.com
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I would choose the Mini Glider in Pink.
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I'd pick a Mini Glider in pink.
I follow through Google Friend Connect.
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I would like the Blue Mini Glider 12".
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I would need a Mini Glider in Pink!
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