Dallas Morning News
Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Getting the tyke on the bike Parents share their hard-won expertise on teaching kids to ride
By Paula Lavigne
Excerpt:
Children start to lose interest in cycling when they reach middle school, says Robin Stallings, executive director of the Texas Bicycle Coalition. A good way for parents to keep them on two wheels – even when they're dreaming of four – is to continue cycling as a family. He also suggests introducing them to BMX, or motocross, cycling, which includes off-road racing and tricks on ramps and around obstacles.
