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Comment on TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS! by System6

System6 — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:07:10 +0000

Thank you for spreading the word about this “1 Little Secret” (don’t you hate those cheesey ads?) that actually works. Always excited to have another satisfied customer and we wish little Missy Headstrong many safe miles.

Comment on TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS! by proud_mom

proud_mom — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:51:07 +0000

my 5 year-old daughter is very head-strong and wanted so badly to figure it out for herself… we negotiated that I would only hold on to her bike for the circles (about 2 mins each side) and then she would be free to try it all herself… she practiced for about 10 mins after on the same day but got quite tired… she rested for two days and then decided she wanted to ride to the park (3 blocks away) — on the way there she was able to peddle herself for about one full rotation — on the way home (pleading exhaustion) she let me hold her handle bars just until she got started but she was able to peddle consistently for about 10 ft at a time… today (three days after the circles) she rode her bike BY HERSELF the three blocks to the park and then home again – downhill to start but uphill on the way home! needed to adjust the seat up a bit but when that was done she was so excited that she went up and down the street again and again to show off to the neighbours! I can’t thank you enough! your method is amazing and I’ve recommended your site to all my friends!

Comment on TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS! by System6

System6 — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:11:38 +0000

Very happy it worked for your son! Next thing you should do is ask at your local bike shop where they hold amateur bike races and take him out to watch sometime. It’s free, it’s more exciting than you might imagine, and he might just decide to spend a lot of time on his bike, which is a pretty healthy thing to do.

Comment on TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS! by hayley

hayley — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:32:54 +0000

Thank you so much! We were all finding teaching our 5 year old stressful and he was so nervous. I thought we would never be able to teach him but I followed your instructions and 50 minutes later he was riding by hinself! We are all so happy and he is so proud of himself. Will be sharing this page with all my friends with young kids. Brilliant!

Comment on TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS! by System6

System6 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:55:32 +0000

Another satisfied customer, woo hoo!!! Congrats to mom & son.

Comment on TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS! by Momof4

Momof4 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:55:22 +0000

My 8 year old son just learned to ride his bike thanks to you!! And I’m the happiest mom! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!

Comment on TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS! by System6

System6 — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:22:43 +0000

It never ceases to amaze, how quickly youngsters are able to google a solution for their own challenges. Kudos to google for hooking us all up this way. More importantly, your son learned a lot today. He learned that there are other possible solutions if one takes time to look for them. He learned that he can take the lead in solving his owns problems. And he learned that his mom isn’t a quitter, and he shouldn’t be, either.

Thanks a million, Tia, for sharing your son’s story. That’s one more child who will learn the magic of riding bikes, and possibly his tale will encourage other children to give it another go.

p.s., consider dropping by your local bike shop and picking up a kid-sized cycling jersey for him to race around in. Warning: He may decide to keep it on all summer.

Comment on TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS! by Tia

Tia — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:05:21 +0000

I have an eleven yr old son who did not know how to ride a bike. We purchased one 2-3 weeks ago and attempted lessons only one day. This morning I prayed for wisdom and guidance in how to teach him. After praying he came to me and said he thought we should return the bike because we have not been back out. That was not an option. I told him he was going to learn how to ride his bike. While I was getting dressed he was googling advice on how to teach kids how to ride and he found your blog. I read it and we did it. He was balancing on his own in 15-19 minutes. In twenty minutes riding around carefree as if he’s been riding forever!!! How excited we are. Thank you for the help. It has made a boy’s summer that more enjoyable!!!

Comment on TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS! by System6

System6 — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:59:32 +0000

When I wrote the article, I’d hoped simply to share a concept that might help a few kids struggling to get up on two wheels, to finally do it, and maybe with a few less tears and scrapes in the process. I never anticipated a note like yours, but in fact every comment the article has generated has seemed to express how conquering the bike was actually a step in conquering something even more important. I want to thank you for letting us in on your daughter’s story. She sounds incredibly brave, and you seem like a tremendously devoted parent. Please congratulate your daughter on her wonderful achievement, and thank you again for sharing!

Comment on TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS! by Stewart Ramsay

Stewart Ramsay — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:11:00 +0000

Thank you very much for this information. Our 8 year old daughter was born with mild Cerebral Palsy affecting her lower limbs, balance, and coordination. 9 months ago, she became the first Scottish child to have SDR surgery in the UK (Bristol) to rid her body of the spasticity. She has been having intensive physiotherapy since. Her goal was to ride a bike unaided. We have been trying for a while now using the wrong method and she wasn’t even close to succeeding, and probably wasn’t expected to do this for another year or so. I read this page earlier this morning and took her out. Using this method, within 40 – 50 minutes she had cycled the entire length of the football pitch at the top of our road….. all by herself. A dream come true !!!!!

Comment on TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS! by System6

System6 — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 01:32:32 +0000

Well I’d say we are totally chuffed that your little guy is chuffed! Perhaps he’s ready for Part II of the program — How to Win The Tour de France In One Hour or Less.

Best wishes and congrats on your success!

Comment on TEACH YOUR CHILD TO RIDE IN ONE HOUR OR LESS! by leigh

leigh — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:21:32 +0000

Thanks so much!
the child i look after is so chuffed he can now ride his bike

Comment on Sagan Accused Of Sexism For Podium ‘bottom-pinch’ by Michael Smith

Michael Smith — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:58:41 +0000

The UCI should fine and suspend him to send a clear message that this type of behavior will not be tolerated. This is sexual assault, period. Your webmaster needs to learn how to wrap text too.

Comment on Greg LeMond Seen At Interbike – Photo by CAT I Trackie

CAT I Trackie — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:44:06 +0000

Often times the people who care the most and are the most passionate about things are the ones most often maligned. Their passion often gets the best of them.

How ridiculous is it that the maker of EPO sponsors the Tour of California…I mean seriously? Amgen? This is supposed to be a drug to help critically ill people create new blood cells to simply live, but I am sure they make a bundle on it (more than it’s regular use) off of bike racers using it for off label prescriptions.

Comment on Dave Brailsford Lashes Out Over Team Sky Doping Innuendo by Andy m

Andy m — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:14:52 +0000

There will always be those who knock brailsford and sky teams sucesfull campaigns but as with the Olympic he was applying the track ethos in training to the road team, careful nutrition and the investment in right staff and thinking outside the box bringing on board Tim kerrison etc has shown how it can be done an element of jealousy is creeping in I believe amongst other teams, but then perhaps the also envy sky’s budgets

Comment on Greg LeMond Seen At Interbike – Photo by Toad Twelvesprocket

Toad Twelvesprocket — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:42:00 +0000

How does that humble pie taste now?

Answer: We never questioned whether Lemond was correct or wrong in what he was saying. Just how he was trying to get his message out. He just sounded like a 4 year old not getting his way. For the record Bicycle.net has always been, and remain to this day big fans of Mr. Lemond.

Comment on The Devil Wears USADA by Frankie

Frankie — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:03:39 +0000

David Walsh is god.

Comment on How To Enrage A Fixed Gear Riding Hipster by crazy Sean

crazy Sean — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:24:23 +0000

I agree with brakeless fixies completely. For only one reason. ……
natural selection.
First day on a fixie I threw the chain (no locknuts) I was glad of those brakes.
Also in Dublin everyone ignores cyclists. Everyone. Pedesterians will jaywalk and taxies will cut you off. l kill you. For me 2 close shaves a day is normal, and I ride like your granny.

Comment on Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard by Andy m

Andy m — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:20:36 +0000

Again quality suffers in pursuit of profit stop offshoring your production and add value as a home made product!

Comment on The Devil Wears USADA by Mark

Mark — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:28:31 +0000

Crikey. Just came across this. The guy who wrote it must have been on drugs himself. You get caught and you blame the guy who caught you for all the damage you did. Sorry perversely screwed up logic. And today you hero fell. Righty so.