At some point in their lives, all children ask for that special Christmas or birthday present: a new bike. From the first tricycle to the latest mountain bike, this will become one of their favourite possessions – and possibly one of the greatest headaches for most parents!

Most children start their cycling adventures with a tricycle and this teaches them the first steps in learning to ride. Indeed, many children learn to ride a tricycle even before they learn to walk. They can learn the valuable lessons of steering and pedalling, under supervision, in the safety of their own house or garden. As soon as they become more proficient they are eager to progress to small childrens bikes with training wheels or stabilisers.