LittleRae Report post Posted August 28, 2007 Canopus I really have to thank you for your post ages ago about teaching kids to ride a bike. DS is almost 12 and would never countenance the idea. Well, this summer I printed off your instructions and with a few tweaks here and there... Last week, DS got on his bike and off he went - rode around for 3 hours!!!! :notworthy: :notworthy: It happened all of a sudden. Now he adores his bike. Mother of course is embarrassing as I was watching him bawling my eyes out - wouldn't have been so bad, but it was in a public park! Thanks again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 28, 2007 Aww, that brought a lump to my throat too. Thats brilliant, therell be no stopping him now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eva Report post Posted August 28, 2007 Hi LittleRae, we're thinking about taking the trainer wheels off our son's bike - maybe I should read Canopus's post first! Could you direct me to it? Well done to your son - that's great!! Eva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cariad Report post Posted August 28, 2007 Hi LittleRae, we're thinking about taking the trainer wheels off our son's bike - maybe I should read Canopus's post first! Could you direct me to it? Well done to your son - that's great!! Eva Me too, my DS doesn't ride his bike and I alwayds thought he never would. Can I have a look at the post too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted August 28, 2007 Yes, I would like to look at this post as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleRae Report post Posted August 28, 2007 Hi. Hopefully Canopus will be able to direct you there. It's from way back and took me ages to find - and now I can't find it again... I'll pm him to put the link up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bard Report post Posted August 28, 2007 (edited) Top RH corner of screen Click on Search Key words...riding bike Member's name Canopus It's in General discussions Title of thread is riding a bike. jools started the thread I got to answer a question about computers (but I can't do links yet ) Edited August 28, 2007 by Bard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canopus Report post Posted August 28, 2007 Hi. Hopefully Canopus will be able to direct you there. It's from way back and took me ages to find - and now I can't find it again... I'll pm him to put the link up http://www.asd-forum.org.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=8015 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pets74 Report post Posted August 28, 2007 ooh i will have to check this out. tried bike riding a few times but he just giggles until we collapse on the floor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishingwell Report post Posted August 28, 2007 Hi LittleRae Great news This brings back memories, nothing is impossible! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted August 29, 2007 LittleRae, What a special moment...... I am sure your son will enjoy many hours feeling the freedom of riding his bike, another step towards independance. Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleRae Report post Posted August 29, 2007 Thanks all. It was a day I thought we would never see as he's always been so negative about the bike - not used to failing.... He's thrilled with himself. Everyday I hear ' I love my bike'! Now, I just have to persuade him that perhaps he needs a bigger one Good luck to all those others trying - it took us 3 months, so persevere Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted August 29, 2007 I've been thinking of how i can help M to ride a bike without stabilisers - Thank you Canopus - he's excellent on his scooter (normally overtaking me on my bike!), but i terrified of his bike. Hadn't even occured to me to take off the pedals first - what a great idea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted September 1, 2007 Well done, haddn't seen the previous post as haven't been online much lately but might be worth a try with my DS2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressedmumto2 Report post Posted September 1, 2007 Excellant news, let's hope his new sport/hobby continues <'> <'> WELL DONE <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
