| As a Kindermusik educator, Moms have entrusted me | | | | wended our way through the throngs of people the |
| with the musical education of their families. Our | | | | lightweight tiny vehicle remained steady the entire time. |
| relationships go far beyond just the classes, and I am | | | | I knew that with an ordinary tricycle, within minutes the |
| always on the lookout for new ways to nurture and | | | | wheels or handle bars, would have injured a passerby. |
| develop their children. As a Mom, I know what it | | | | This was true freedom! I was sold. |
| means to be quality conscious and penny thrifty, so | | | | The minute we returned from the city, my son 'tried' |
| when I came upon this unique "toy", which has quite | | | | out his bike, ignoring the fact that we were in midst of |
| literally changed our lives, I was thrilled to share with | | | | a substantial snowfall. Surprisingly, he was able to |
| anyone and everyone. | | | | maneuver the bike quite well, despite the snow. The |
| I am a cautious shopper and yet when I saw the | | | | strider can ride anywhere a child can walk. Sand, dirt, |
| potential that this bike offered, not to mention the | | | | land, snow and of course the street are some of the |
| beatific grin on my son's face, not only did I purchase | | | | places to "stride". The best part is all the movement is |
| the bike on the spot but convinced the owner/inventor | | | | controlled by the child's legs. He is able to stop and |
| to let me become one of his distributors. I knew that | | | | start at his own pace. |
| this would be the end of a dinosaur. The tricycle as | | | | This little bike is small, compact and featherweight. |
| we know it - unwieldy, cumbersome, dangerous, | | | | Throw it in the back of your trunk and you're ready to |
| frustrating and heavy may be put to rest. Usher in a | | | | ride-anytime. No more backs aching from pushing the |
| new era, a bicycle ergonomically designed to | | | | tricycle that your child's little legs aren't strong enough |
| accommodate the natural movement of a developing | | | | to push. No more whining to re-position the trike every |
| toddler. This is the bike for the next generation of | | | | few minutes because your child hasn't mastered the |
| riders. | | | | pedals. Enjoy the freedom to allow your child to |
| Ryan Mcfarland, the inventor of this priceless item, is a | | | | experiment with his bicycle while you watch his |
| family man who recognized the need to improve the | | | | progress. Share in the successes as a family-applaud |
| safety and design of bikes for children who were | | | | each new physical milestone and watch your child's |
| learning to ride. He and I shared the common desire to | | | | confidence grow. |
| provide appropriate outlets for our active children. How | | | | The 360 degree swivel of the handle bars prevents |
| ingenious, to create a vehicle that could accommodate | | | | chest, stomach and spleen injuries, one of the causes |
| even the littlest one just learning to walk. The beauty is | | | | of emergency room visits. The handlebars collapse flat |
| in the design. The child merely sits on the bicycle and | | | | when the child falls as opposed to the 90 degree fixed |
| begins to "stride". Who knew exercise could be so | | | | position of a tricycle. Case in point, the other day my |
| much fun! | | | | son fell on the bars on a cheap plastic riding toy, |
| My life's direction changed one ordinary Sunday | | | | fashioned after a tricycle. It took me awhile to sort |
| afternoon, when we chanced upon a demonstration | | | | through the screams to locate the source- a nasty |
| Ryan was holding at the annual International | | | | abrasion on his chest. |
| Motorcycle show. I eyed the bike with skepticism. | | | | This bike is the only form of outdoor recreation your |
| After all, who wants a bicycle with no pedals? My son | | | | child will ever need or want. How many types of riding |
| was growing bored with the exhibition, so I thought it | | | | toys are collecting dust awaiting their proper burial at |
| would buy me a few moments of distraction if I let him | | | | the garage sale? I will never have to search again for |
| "test drive" the item. It was cute, a miniature replica of | | | | the annual spring outdoor toy, knowing it will join its |
| a bicycle, sans the pedals. I was confident this wouldn't | | | | brothers in a few months. This bike grows with the |
| last more than a few minutes. The child was just 2 | | | | child as the adjustable seat allows a 50 pound weight |
| and I was sure he would become frustrated as with all | | | | limit. Never worry about the training wheel nightmare, |
| the other riding toys piled up at home. To my surprise | | | | again. The bike is designed with the premise of |
| and delight within moments he was scooting around | | | | allowing the child to find his/her natural balance which |
| the test arena and drawing quite a crowd! | | | | eliminates the need for stabilizers once transitioning to |
| I was impressed with Ryan's warm demeanor and his | | | | a regular bike. Your child will naturally shed the "Strider" |
| genuine interest and passion in his product. He provided | | | | like outgrown clothes, once he/she is ready for a |
| me with some tips and techniques to enhance the | | | | regular bicycle. |
| riding experience and we were on our way! I chose to | | | | Oh, the fun they will experience in the years in |
| have the bike assembled and we were actually able | | | | between! |
| to hang it on the back of our carriage. Mind you, as we | | | | |