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Great content bud.

I could never get my kids to use the balance bikes even though we got them cool ones.

Been teaching my step kid to mountain bike. She's a natural. She learned how to ride a bike at 7, went through some medical issues for a bout a year and just got back on her bike 3 weeks ago. In those 3 weeks she has progressed an insane amount. We just got her a "real" mountain bike and she begged to go down her first trail. Went to a local easy trail and she looked like she'd been riding for years. And she barely knows how to even stand on her bike. She's now dying to really learn. So thank you for this video! It's such a help to know where to start!

This is too much relying on compliments and proud for me. I'll just let him discover and be there. No grumpiness because there are no own or daddy expectations on his back.

Nice explanation thanks for sharing. I do quite similar with my kid. Long live for ridding bikes 🎉😂

This is such great advice. My girl is 7 and all of this is relatable.

Hey, have been looking for this because I recently started to go mountainbiking with my 5 yo son. I've been doing literally of your advices intuitively and it is really useful. Except I bought a big heavy 20 inch hardtail with air fork and disk brakes and he pretty small and leightweight for his age. But it is fancy and he loves it. We only have steep uphills and trails with > 10% here, so I have to pull him uhill. Descending however goes well thanks to disk brakes, so I'd add disk brakes to the list, very important if you only have downhill trails.

Hey, great video. I've done most of your recommendations with my kid, so I agree with all you're saying. I started riding trail with my boy when he was around seven and it's been a great bonding experience. For the first couple of years it could be a bit frustrating because I felt he was holding me back and forcing us to ride slower, but that problem's solved, because now he's faster than me😊. Go out ride bikes!

Dude, this video is perfect for my situation. Wish I'd have seen this a year ago but I've followed most except always staying behind; we mix it up a bit. Might stay behind always going forward after your warnings. Can't wait to checkout more of your stuff. Very inspiring at the end there!

I started biking when I was 9 years old, I might get my first mountain bike soon!

Awesome video!! Im looking to get my son his first mtb so he can join me in the trails and we can bond! This video gave me some good heads up on what to expect and it all makes sense. My favorite part of the video was definitely when he put his hands back while going down the hill, that was awesome just like an 80's and 90's kid! Now Im going to have to do that!!

Nice video bro!

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My son grew up on bikes. Push-bike as soon as he could walk, and riding with me on my various bikes using a front seat as early as 1.5 years old. He wasn't even 3 years old the first time I took him on trails on my mountain bike. He loved it from the first minute. Now that he's almost 6, I'm facing a bit of a challenge, as he is totally proficient on his own bike but too big for the front seat, so I need to figure out how to take him on trails on his own bike that aren't too much for him, yet still allow us to get a ride in that's more than a mile or two on dirt. Recently, he rode 8 miles all by himself, although on asphalt. Still, I was very impressed. Not bad for a 5-year-old. I hope he keeps it up. His enthusiasm makes me happy.

I’m fine! Our boy does the same thing!

Great video, thanks for inspiring. Just upgraded my sons bike to a 24" giant xtc. We did the same on his bike sizes and he has dominated each very well, progressing naturally. I Was wondering if you have ideas on what pedals to upgrade to, or anything else apart from the hydration and helmet mentioned in the video that would make him more comfortable. Thanks!

Realize you did this a few years ago but should add that using a tow rope to pull the kids up the bigger hills helps tremendously with the mood and the fun. Nothing makes them hate the riding more than having to do big climbs. Towing helps you get into better trails as they progress too. Plenty of time to learn how to climb when they are older and stronger, the downhills and flats help teach them bike handling and keeps it fun. eBikes for the parents make the towing even better

Thank you.

Awesome advice. Thank you

Appreciate the tips!

Riding with my 3,5 yr daughter is sooo satisfying. Watching how fast she learns, how each time her confidence grows and how she is tries new things is amazing. 12 km ride in forest and dirt roads on 16" singlespeed is now easy for her. I encourage her just like you and even if she is tired she is so proud of herself after every difficult section. And yes, watching mtb movies is great, she saw a 6 yr girl in bike park and now I hear "Look daddy, I'm as fast as this girl!" :)

Just a great video! Thx!

Okay, watching that little one on the push bike is cute as hell. I wish i would have thought of that when my kids were that age, but training wheels did the trick.

Excellent job on the video. This should be the 101 video on how to get your kid into riding. 👍

Excellent viodeo! much appreciated.

Anybody ever tell you that you look like Jim Halpert?

Greate video!! My kid is almost 7, he is rideing wheels 16” now, we are switching for something bigger. To be honest i have some problems with decision, we were in 3 stores, all of salesman said that he is on the begining of 24”, he rides those size on parkinglots and kid feels fine, salesmans recomends 24, but it looks little big on the outside. What was your kids bike size when be was 6-8 yo ?

Great video and great Dad 👍

Got my daughter a strider when she was two and a half. Shes mastered it at 4. she has a pedal bike now but isn’t quite comfortable on it yet

Great device

This is really great advice. I will add for anyone reading this, that when you buy a balance bike be sure it has a hand brake. Most models don't come with one, and most people don't think their 2 year old will be going fast enough to use one. But there will come a day when they can truly push that thing to it's limit and will need a brake.

Man! Thanks a lot for your video! I just discovered it. I have a 7yo and I have almost done everything word for word as you explained it!

Man, good advices! I am trying to get my 4 kids into this, and yeah, moods are something to deal with. You nailed alot of good points on food and water, films. It helped me alot. I will gladly try a few of your tricks today!

Which bike does your son have? That was a very helpful video.

water and food yup! 100% agree!

Man, Why did we have to learn the hard way. I didn’t have training wheels. All I had was a lot “groin-to-top-tube smacking action” because the bike was too big for me. 😢

Great video how am I like 600 you deserve one million

👏 well done

You are an awesome dad!!! This is a great video! 🤙🏼

I ride a mini velo 20” with gravel tyres and same gearing and my child bike. I put better tyres on the child bike. In doing so, the bike I built is more limited and it levels thing up. I also ride with shot gun ropes to help on steep hills

Great tips! Really appreciated your advice.

Why is it so hard to shift gears

Great video. You’re absolutely right that managing your kids’ psychology and mood while riding is the key to them sticking with it and growing their love for it!

Thankyou for sharing this I totally hear you! Yesterday I took my six year on his first trail super low key. I am new to trail riding too. I had no intentions of coaching or “you shoulda coulda wouldas”. We climbed hills together that were too steep. And crashed and got back on our bikes and laughed while saying “let’s do that again!” No disappointment. And he wants to go again!

Great video, was considering but now inspired to get my kids some MTB's. Regards from Cape Town, South Africa.

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