The weather has not been super conducive to the boys learning how to ride their new bikes, but we have gotten outside a few times to test them out. This first group of pics was from Boxing Day, their very first time riding. Rory had some trouble pedaling and Riley of course had trouble balancing but at least they got on and tried!
Their next practice session was when I was out of town. But the new helmets they picked out had arrived so they got to wear those for the first time. Two very cool dudes. Kenny also decided to take their pedals off in an attempt to get them to learn how to balance first. Baby steps forward!
Then we went out again last Saturday. Both boys started off with no pedals, but Kenny put Rory’s back on before we came inside. He did great! He’s grasping how hard he needs to use his legs to work the pedals and is getting faster and faster each time he goes out to ride. Riley, on the other hand, has not taken to the whole bike riding thing quite as much. Granted, it’s harder for him since he doesn’t have training wheels, but he’s gotta just suck it up and keep trying.
Rory wanted to ride again the very next day, so Kenny hopped on his bike and rode alongside him. So darn cute.
I’m very much looking forward to the day when we can take a family bike ride together. Happy Thursday!
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I did have training wheels on my first bike, but I well remember asking for them to come off so I could ride really fast like my older sisters. So Uncle Bob took them off, then shoved me off on my way. I stayed up, first try, (thank you, training wheels) and the feeling of freedom was exhilarating!
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