The adult students first learn to balance by pushing themselves forward with their feet on the ground. It's like the big kid version of the small Strider bikes so many toddlers own.

Strider bikes line the walls of the sales department at the Strider offices. More than 500,000 bikes have been sold worldwide since the company began five years ago.

Flipping the priorities to focus on balance first, pedaling second is at the heart of Strider bikes. The first Strider bike, which McFarland customized for then 2-year-old Bode, was uniquely designed.

That’s been proven by Strider Bikes, who recently earned STEAM accreditation from Dr. Gummer’s Good Play Guide™, in partnership with The Toy Association™ for all Strider 12” Balance ...

It’s the coordination of the body and the mind.” Charlie got a mountain bike for his fifth birthday, although he still rides his Strider, too.