There’s No Stopping Her Now
posted November 12th, 2007 by George
Last Friday, we got the bikes out to go for a ride. I quickly discovered that E’s training wheels were broken. The tread had come completely off one side. She was quite upset about it. I told her that I would not buy her another set and that she would just have to learn to ride without them. She was a little bit concerned, but I assured her that I would help her out.
So we got out in the street, I gave her a little push, and ran along side her all the way to the end of the street. I did not have to catch her even once! We went between our house and the end of the block about 4 times until I was a bit tired. We then worked on her starts; at first I had to give her a push each time. I didn’t have to do anything about teaching her how to turn.
In the video you will notice she can start by herself, ride relatively straight, dodge her brother, turn, and stop.
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And now she rides back.
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Let me know if you have trouble viewing the videos.
Filed under: Adventures, Family on November 12th, 2007
WOW! What a milestone! You must be really proud.
Way to go Emily. The world will open up to you now that you have your own transportation. That is a huge accomplishment. We can’t wait to see it in person next week.
Uncle Sam, Aunt Christy and Katherine
I LOVE that smile of accomplishment and pride on Emily’s face! That is GREAT that the balancing came so easily and she didn’t have to go through any falls in the learning process but she was already a whiz on her roller skates and the big girl scooter! Emily, do you think I could borrow your mommy’s bike the next time I come? I would like to go on a bike ride with you! I am so proud of all that you are learning! Shimmeredink!
Very cool!