Boys Bikes

Exercise is so important for everyone, but for children it can make the difference between them being active adults or living sedentary lives. As we grow and develop, the things we are interested in at an early age will become the things we carry with us in adulthood, so getting a child to be as active as possible, and enjoy that activity is key to ensuring they will still enjoy being active when they are adults.

Riding a bike is a fun and enjoyable activity that not only gives children a great form of exercise, but also gives them their first taste of independence and the ability to head out on their own and make their own decisions. Whether you head to the park as a family, or let your children head out for the day together, riding a bike means your child has more opportunity to decide where they go, how fast, and for how long. The exercise element is lessened by the fact that your child can choose how hard they want to work to get from A-B and even unfit children can find the activity fun and relaxed, whilst still getting their adrenalin going and building up their stamina.

As your child gets older, their first bike will be key to how much they enjoy cycling and how often they want to get out there, so you should choose their bike carefully. There are so many different boys bikes available that it shouldn’t be difficult to find one which will appeal to your child. If you have a young child who is learning to ride a bike for the first time, choose something that will be visually appealing to them, as well as offer a play aspect to make the whole experience more fun. For example, a bike which is affiliated with their favourite movie or TV show might appeal to them more, will stand out from the crowd and they will want to learn as quickly as possible so they can head out on it as soon as possible! Bikes with trailers or baskets attached will mean they can take their favourite toys or drinks and snacks with them to make more of a day of it, as well as giving them a touch more independence. These bikes also usually have removable stabilisers so that your child can learn to steer and pedal before they need to start thinking about staying upright on just two wheels!

For slightly older boys, a cool sports bike may be the way to get them interested. A mountain bike will allow them to tackle tougher terrains and take their adventures a little further, whilst a BMX or stunt bike will add a new level to their bike riding that can really make the difference between whether they take to it or not.