We started shopping for a 'pedal' bike for Allison back in July. We debated all sorts of options (although the fact that it would be pink or purple was never debated!) and carried a very sad preschooler out of REI when we decided not to get one there. Finally, in mid-September we realized she was ready and if we got one soon it could be used quite a bit before the rain settled in. We ended up finding a light-weight kids bike so we were able to get a 16" which will hopefully work for a few years now. We have the training wheels on it but she doesn't need them too much, she's struggling to figure out the whole brakes thing, though, so until she's got that down we're going to leave them on. So far our girl loves her PINK bicycle and we are really enjoying beautiful fall weather with lots of evening bike rides. We're hoping it lasts for a long time......
Our only two rules so far for riding apparel are she must wear close-toed shoes and she has to wear a helmet. She ends up with quite the fancy bike riding outfits and almost always has a bag in tow (and there are always snacks in her bag!). I love the picture above with baby's head peaking out of her backpack.
Our silly, bike loving girl!
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