As soon as people find out I work with bikes, they want to chat shop. Normally, I avoid it as much as I can, but at Christmas it's different. Friends and family are always asking for recommendations on the best kids' bike stocking fillers to compliment the 'big' gift from Mum and Dad. Or the big man himself. With just over a week to go, you might be in need of some last-minute ideas, too.
Why do I bother at Christmas? Simple: I enjoy watching my son learn to ride and improve, and I love that he's excited about bikes. I hope that passion for exploring and feeling the wind in his face stays with him through to his adult life – like it has for me.
So, without further ado, here are my nine recommendations for fun and practical kids' bike, stocking fillers, this Christmas.
Safety First!
When my son is comfortable, he's having more fun. That means when is wearing a comfortable helmet, which he likes, he will wear it fuss-free. Even to the point where he will shout at other cyclists on the street who aren't wearing helmets. Which can get awkward sometimes. Kids falling off their bike isn't uncommon, in fact, it's all part of learning. A rite of passage, some might say, so wearing one of the best kids' bike helmets is essential.
Every bike rider knows how painful cold fingers are, and how hard it is to control your bike when you lose feeling in them. And anyone who has ridden with kids in the cold weather will know that they probably won't tell you they're cold until it's too late.
Therefore gloves, any gloves, are an essential bit of kit. Cycling specific gloves are more robust, are designed for the job, and offer better grip than standard kids gloves, so they're a very good investment.
Fun Kids' Bike Accessories
Okay, once you've got them kitted out with gloves and helmet, you're into the fun stuff. The kind of stuff that will really get your kids excited about going out on their bikes in winter.
For parents and the kids
The next few things are great things to use together be that out on the trail or road and at home. Turning that time on, or just around the bikes, into precious time together.
Everything featured in this guide is currently still available for delivery across the US in time for Christmas, so act fast.
If you would like to see some other safety options outside of the Woom I recommended here. Be sure to check out our guide to the best kids' bike helmets, which was very recently updated.
Yet to get the big gift yet or not sure what bike the big man should be bringing yet, QUICK! check out our guides to the best kids' bikes and the best balance bikes.
This guide focuses on the availability in the US however, below you can also find some of the product featured in this guide with the best deals in your region.
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