Originally Posted by
groth
I wasn't in kindergarten yet, so I must have been 4. We had an asphalt driveway maybe 50 ft long. My dad got me a small bike (no doubt with a coaster brake) and I just kept practicing until I could do it. Took most of an afternoon after which I had no skin on my elbows or knees!
At first, I was thinking 4? No way. Then I thought....I have never had kids, so I am clueless when it comes to assessing a child's age, but my next-door neighbors'' kid is already learning on a pedal bike (she can also scoot with it). I think can ride better than she can talk.