Get Outside and Ride, Schwinn Bike Giveaway! (winner)

In Kids by savvysassymoms298 Comments

Congratulations to Sarah #47 she won the Schwinn Bike!!

“My parents taught me how to ride a bike. When teaching my kids to ride I remain patient and tell them when they can ride without training wheels they can get some new gear for the bike, like a cool bell :)”

Summer means it’s time to hit the three B’s –  Backyard BBQ’s, the Beach and Bikes!  I think we can all remember learning to ride a bike, sure there were some bumps and bruises along the way but learning to ride a bike is a very important milestone not just in the child’s life but in a parents too!  It’s a small piece of independence and boost of confidence when a child takes off without any training wheels and when you asa parent can let go of that seat. This past spring I taught my daughter how to ride her bike and now she is flying around the park, it’s a fun thing to watch!  Bikes are also a great way to keep the kids active this summer, and now more than ever kids need to get up and get moving.

Savvy Sassy Secret:  I taught my daughter to ride her bike on an empty baseball field and I swear this was the secret to my success.  She was more comfortable without other kids and people around her or trying to stay on a narrow path.  She was pretty stable to begin with but you can have them aim towards the outfield and try to get them to just make it to the grass.  Then if they fall it’s a soft landing!

Then we found that just going around the baseball field in a circle with no pressure to come to a stop actually worked the best.  She just kept going around and around and around!  This gave her so much confidence and really helped her balance and eventually just come to a stop on her own without falling.  I’m telling you, the empty baseball field is the secret.

Don’t forget the fun bike accessories like these helmets and knee pads!

Schwinn Bike helmets and gear at Target  and  Paul Frank Bike Helmet and knee Pads!



We have a Schwinn Bike Giveaway!
One winner will win either the Schwinn Tiger or Tigeress toddler bike.

Enter:

1.  Who taught you how to ride a bike? or  Do you have a trick to teaching a child to ride a Bike?

2.  Tweet this giveaway:

” Get outside and ride!  I want to WIN a kids Schwinn Bike http://bit.ly/ssmbikeme from @savvysassymoms “

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This giveaway ends at 11;59pm EST on June 28th 2012
This giveaway is for US Residents only 

 

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  1. my grandpa tried to teach me but it didnt take too well. I am actually going to learn how to ride a bike with my daughter

  2. I don’t remember who taught me how to ride a bike. I wish I did! We’re working on teaching my son to ride.

  7. My neighbor taught me how to ride a bike because my parents were too busy working. I don’t have a trick on teaching children how to ride a bike. My sons just somehow learned!

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  11. What a great idea!! Mine is trying to learn in a cul-de-sac and the turning is making it way hard. Plus all his buddies are watching.

    My auntie tried to teach me, but I’m a bit of a perfectionist and “i could do it MYSELF!!”

    Got the youngest a balance bike like this and I think it will make a massive difference!!!

  12. mom and dad did it. I don’t remember my bike but my brother had an orange 10 speed when I was learning.

  13. My mom and Aunt Peg taught me. I remember when I finally got to take my training wheels off, and I flew around the schoolyard. Then I looked back and realized my Aunt Peg was still holding onto the seat, helping to support me – I was so bummed! It wasn’t long after that I finally did it on my own! I now have a 2 year old, and I am looking forward to teaching her how to ride a bike!

  14. My dad taught me how to ride my bike.

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  18. My Dad & my older brother taught me how to ride a bike. Our child just got his 1st tricycle (a Schwinn Roadster) but it will only be a matter of time that he will need a toddler bike!

  22. I actually never learned to ride a bike when I was a kid. I learned as an adult but still don’t feel comfortable on one. That’s why it was extra special for me this week when I watched my 5 1/2 year old ride around on her bike without training wheels. I was actually just going to write a post about it. Just came to your site and Lil saw the image of the Schwinn and said, ooh, I want that! So, here’s my entry. : )

  24. My cousins learned how to ride a bike first so they taught me when I would go visit because I did not have one. I don’t have a technique, my husband taught our daughter.

  27. My father taught my sister and I to ride a bike with knee pads elbow pads a helmet and goggles (lol). He made sure we were very protected. We were his princesses and he didn’t want us getting scuffed up but he wanted us to have fun and enjoy ourselves and we did and we completed the task. He passed away but we still love him very much.

  28. My dad taught me & it just took lots of practice & patience (on his part since I’m kinda clutzy). I think being encouraging and having lots of patience is the key to keep your little one from getting discouraged. The baseball field is a great tip, I will use that thanks!

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  32. I had training wheels. Then one day I was riding and noticed they were gone.

  35. Liked you on facebook, tweeted, and just generally LOVE your blog!
    My MOm taught me to ride my bike. I taught both of my boys, but have no tips because everyone learns differently. It’s all about the balance!

  36. I took the pedals off my daughters bike when she was learning to ride and she got it quickly without me having to run after her. I tweeted the giveaway.

  37. I think my big brother and big sister taught me how to ride a bike. I felt “too old” to not know how to ride without training wheels but I was only 7!

  42. My dad taught me how to ride…I still remember the day I begged to get my training wheels off. Can’t wait to teach my own son how to ride a bike:)

  43. My cousin and I both taught ourselves. It was so much fun trying to see who would catch on the fastest!

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  45. My parents taught me how to ride a bike. When teaching my kids to ride I remain patient and tell them when they can ride without training wheels they can get some new gear for the bike, like a cool bell 🙂

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  56. My father and older sister helped me learn how to ride a bike!

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  59. I guess my mom taught me how to ride. I just sort of put my son on the bike an told him how to ride.

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  66. My mom taught me to ride a bike, she has the patience of a saint.

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  67. I taught myself how to ride a bike
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  71. I taught myself to ride… mostly by pushing off with my feet and trying not to fall over while I coasted 🙂

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  75. my father taught me how to ride my bike , i never will forget it! it was very momentous

  78. My dad taught me…but it seemed I was older than my son is- he’s interested at 3. Thanks!

  82. I SORT OF LEARNED TO RIDE BY MYSELF

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  88. I think it was my Dad but I am not sure it was a very long time ago.
    Tip is to leave the traing wheels on until they ask them to come off..=D

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  92. my dad taught me to ride debbie jackson
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  96. I don’t remember who taught me to ride a bike. I imagine it was trial and error on my own trying to follow my siblings.

  98. my elder sister taught me how to bike
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  101. My dad taught me how to ride a bike, and watching my brother helped too.

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  105. My dad taught me how to ride a bike but it was funny because when we came home he had more scrapes and cuts than I did.

    I like SavvySassyMoms on FB and I shared it.

  106. My Mom & Dad taught me how to ride a bike. They used training wheels on my bike until I got the knack of the whole balance thing. I think that’s still a very good way to go.

  107. My dad taught me to ride a bike. I don’t have any great tips or tricks for teaching kids how to ride, except practice, practice, practice.

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  110. My Daddy taught me how to ride a bike! On a pink banana seat Schwinn! Would love to win this for my daughter. 🙂

  111. My mom and dad taught me how to ride….they just kept encouraging me to keep trying. My best tip is to start in the grass and wear helmet and elbow and knee pads!

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  118. My stepdad and Mom taught me to ride a bike

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  126. My brother taught me…well, he put me on the bike and shoved me down a hill yelling “figure it out before you hit that tree!”
    Ah, memories 😀
    Thank you!

  132. My Grandmother taught me how to ride a bike. She has now passed and she did when I was very young but I will never forget her teaching me. This is a great giveaway THANK YOU : )

  144. My parents helped teach me how to ride a bike.

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  148. My Dad and brother taught me to ride a bike.

  149. My husband taught our kids to ride their bikes by holding onto the back then letting go after awhile. Let them know you are going to do that and that you will still be close by.

  150. my dad taught me and i watched other kids

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  155. My daddy taught me to ride a bike 🙂

  159. my cousin taught me how to ride my 1st bike! thanks for the giveaway!

  161. My dad taught me, and we are in the process of teaching my daughter!

  163. My older sister taught me.
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  165. My dad taught me by holding on and running. I just held on for dear life.

  167. My sister and dad taught me how to ride a bike. I have yet to teach my daughter to ride a bike but I will teach her with love and lots of support. She has no fear so I know she’ll conquer it easily.

  168. My Dad taught me to ride a bike and I really dont have any good tips!!!Atleast not yet but hopefully will soon!
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  169. my dad taught me the good old fashioned way training wheels then take them off

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  170. My daddy taught me how to ride a bike

  182. My dad taught me how to ride. But I just told him to put me on and give me a shove and that I’d figure it out.

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  187. Pretty sad, but I taught myself by riding down a friend’s slightly sloping front yard.

  190. I think it was baptism by fire…I just got on one day until I figured it out.

  191. My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
    My trick is to teach your child to use a scoot – the balance bike and that way they do not have to use training wheels.

  196. I don’t remember who taught me how to ride a bike 🙁

  200. My dad taught me. I think he felt as bad as I did the first time I fell off.
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  208. I taught myself how to read a bike although I never got very good at it 🙂

  210. Signed up for newsletter. Thanks for the great giveaway.

  211. I learned how to ride a bike on a family camping trip. My Dad had been working with me when he left to grill dinner. So a friend took over. By the end of the night I had it!

  216. I never learned to ride a bike, but I am going to teach my lil boy to ride one 🙂

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  219. My dad taught me how to ride a bike. Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
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  230. My Dad laid the groundwork and my sister finally taught me to ride.

  233. think my older brother taught me to ride

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  237. My granddad taught me to ride a bike.

  239. My dad taught me how to ride my bike! I like to teach my kids to ride their bikes on grass, due to traction and if they fall off it will not be as bad.

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  246. MY DAD TAUGHT ME HOW TO RIDE A BIKE. I WOULD LOVE THIS BIKE FOR EMILY, WHO IS FOUR. IT IS PERFECT IN SIZE AND PINK TO BOOT!

    THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY AND WISH US LUCK!

  247. My mom taught me how to ride a bike and I was so excited when I learned that I rode right into a dumpster. oops! lol

  252. my dad taught me how to ride a bike. we don’t have any tricks we just teach our kids to keep trying until they get it!

  256. my brother taught me when i was a kid to ride a bike. Take your time before you take off training wheels…don’t rush to do it because your friends do.

  265. I don’t remember who taught me how to ride my bike. I do however have a memory of my bike and my grandma. We were racing up the driveway, as fast as my legs could pedal… I was in the lead. I looked back to see by how much. Then SMASH I powered right into the stone wall, pride and all. My grandma passed when I was 7.
    That is oddly one of my best memories! I would love a bike for one of my two littles kiddo’s. They will be learning soon.

  266. Gosh, I don’t even remember! But I think I just learned by myself with my dad’s help.. nlevdan3 at yahoo dot com

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  270. My big brother taught me how to ride my bike.

  274. My parents showed us, then we would ride the bike down the hill and run into the play house to stop. Worked for us!
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  277. i was the youngest in my family so i think everyone had a hand in teaching me but mainly my sister

  280. I taught myself how to ride a bike I started by setting my bike up against our house and then getting on and trying to balance it

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  283. My dad taught me how to ride a bike. Unfortunately, I don’t have any tricks for teaching a child to ride. I am going to be trying to teach my oldest son soon.

  287. My Dad taught me how to ride a bike when I was 5. My tip for learning is practice…practice…Practice!! 🙂

  289. I think my Dad taught me how to ride a bike but I could be wrong. I’m working on teaching my middle one to ride without training wheels but have no clue how to even start.

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  292. My parents taught me to ride- though I am still not very good!

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  295. My dad taught me how to ride when I was six years old. I make sure that I let our little one know that he can do it if he doesn’t give up.

  296. I taught myself to ride a bike. My dad said he wouldn’t buy a bike for me until I knew how to ride one. I guess he thought that I wouldn’t find a way & he’d get out of buying a bike, but he strongly underestimated me. He still does.

    For my older child, I found an empty church parking lot to teach her how to ride.

  297. Ok so with the twins turning four in two weeks I need both. But in any case I love the idea of learning to ride on a baseball field. Having a softer landing simplifies everything. Especially since the first time I ever rode a two wheeler I flipped over the hood of the neighbor’s car. Oops.

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