Updated October 2026. Jack and I are mountain bikers. From the moment we met our little kiddos we thought “I can’t wait to go trail riding with you.” Reality soon set in and we realized it’s time just to survive the sleepless nights, bottle cleaning, and dirty diapers. Around 12 months later sleep returned (kinda)...
BMX racing seems to be on a surge of late with loads of kids entering the sport each year. The Balance Bike/Strider class of racing is probably responsible for part of this surge in addition to the high profile Olympic competition in Beijing and London. We decided to head out one weekend to our local...
Quick note: Woom has renamed this bike the woom GO 1 Plus (it was called the Woom 1 Plus when we reviewed it). Same bike, new name. There are not a lot of quality options for parents who are looking for balance bikes when their kids are older than 3 and/or a 12″ balance bike...
Quick note: Woom has renamed this bike the woom GO 1 (it was called the Woom 1 when we reviewed it). Same bike, new name. We have had our testers on the Woom 1 for almost three years now and it is an incredible balance bike. Low stand over, super light weight thanks to full...
Teaching a child to ride a bike is rewarding. The emotions of seeing your kin pedal off down the block for the first time is amazing. Making sure their first few attempts on pedals are successful is essential. As a parent, you can set up your little one up for success by picking the right...
Quick note: Woom has renamed this bike the woom GO 2 (it was called the Woom 2 when we reviewed it). Same bike, new name. Like the other Woom bikes we have tried, the Woom 2 exceeded our expectations. Woom thinks of everything in this 14 inch wheel design and the details shine. Light weight...
Quick note: Woom has renamed this bike the woom GO 3 (it was called the Woom 3 when we reviewed it). Same bike, new name. It's a good time to be a 4-6 year old bike rider. Woom has entered the European and North American markets with a line of fantastic bikes. The attention to...
Spawn is a small kids' bike manufacturer out of Squamish, Canada. Born out of the lack of quality kids' bikes, Spawn set out to design and manufacture bikes that were lighter and had better components than what was previously available. The passion of those behind this company is evident in every detail of their bikes-...
Customize your bike to fit your needs as a parent and mule- This is my wife’s trusty steed that we both use to haul the kids around the neighbourhood. It’s a MEC Midtown townie equipped with an ibert front toddler seat and DIY balance bike carrier. We use it almost daily, be it a trip...