Archive for February, 2012
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
We’re headed to the USA BMX Volunteer Nationals March 2nd – 4th. Join us this Friday through Sunday for STRIDER Adventure Zone fun for all your STRIDER riders! Bring your own STRIDER or test ride one that we’ll have on hand. Test your little one’s skills on the obstacle course!
STRIDER World Cup racing will be featured on Saturday with races starting around 11:45! You MUST have your STRIDER riders registered beforehand, so make sure to check the schedule below or the full event details at StriderLife. See You At The Races!
Schedule for Volunteer Nationals STRIDER World Cup Registration and Race:
- Registration handled by USA BMX @ their Registration Semi-trailer from 2pm to 5pm on Friday (3/2) and 7:30am to 9:30am on Saturday (3/3)
- Participants to meet at Strider tent Saturday (3/3) at 11 am for Pre-Race info.
- Racing on Saturday (3/3) starts with practice at 11:20 with races to start at 11:45 or asap.
-Race Entry Fee: $25 which includes Membership in USA BMX/Strider Class
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Tags: balance bike, morristown, running bike, strider, Strider Adventure Zone, strider balance bike, Strider World Cup, Test Ride, TN, toddler bike, USA BMX, Volunteer Nationals
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
The STRIDER and BMX racers had a great time at the Gator Nationals in Sunny (and cold) Florida. Our very own Eric Bess was there to capture footage from the Strider World Cup races and get some interviews from: USA BMX marketing man Shannon Gillette, Pro Racer Barry Nobles, and several stoked little STRIDER riders!
Visit StriderLife for photos, results and to add your voice to the conversation.
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Tags: balance bike, Gator Nationals, Oldsmar BMX, running bike, strider, strider balance bike, toddler bike, USA BMX
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Monday, February 27th, 2012
What better way to start off another week then with some video of a new STRIDER rider’s first ride. The seat height is just low enough for this little guy to walk along with his STRIDER. It is also a great example of the striding style of most beginners. When he finds his balance while seated the back yard is going to be too small.
I bet you can’t watch it without cracking at least one smile.
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Tags: balance bike, Day 1, running bike, strider, strider balance bike, toddler bike
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Saturday, February 25th, 2012
STRIDER employees and family love most two wheeled forms of transport, whether they are recreational or utilitarian. Chad Reed is a favorite Supercross rider of Jesse, son of Founder and Chief Enthusiast Ryan McFarland.
We found this great video of Chad talking about the importance of his family in his success on and off the track. Reed is currently recuperating from some injuries. STRIDER wishes him a quick recovery and good times with his family while healing.
There is also some footage of Chad’s son, Tate. In one clip you get to see the custom Two Two Motorsports decals on his red STRIDER!
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Tags: balance bike, Chad Reed, Honda, Ride Red, running bike, ryan mcfarland, strider, strider balance bike, supercross, toddler bike, two two motorsports, yamaha
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Since announcing the 2013 Calendar contest earlier this month there have been some great photos being posted for both January and February. It is the perfect way to show off your little ones and your photography skills while vying for some great monthly prizes!
The top photo each month will receive a $200 product voucher for bikes, accessories or parts from the Strider Sports webstore. The 2nd place photo each month will receive a $100 product voucher for the Strider Sports webstore and the 3rd place photo with the will receive a $50 product voucher! Make sure to read the rules before posting.
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Tags: 2013, balance bike, calendar, February, January, running bike, strider, strider balance bike, Strider rider calendar contest, toddler bike
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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
We love getting letters from new STRIDER fans, especially when they include some photos of their new little riders. Yesterday we were forwarded this series of photos from our distributor in Slovakia. A brand new yellow STRIDER and a cool NutCase helmet...what more could a kid want?
He’s got his tools ready to help put his STRIDER together. Not only do they start riding earlier, they start slinging wrenches too!
Saddle in the lowest position, big smile…successful first STRIDER ride!
No explanation necessary. Another great first day for a new STRIDER rider. Stride On!
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Tags: balance bike, Nutcase, prebike, running bike, Slovakia, strider, strider balance bike, yellow
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Monday, February 20th, 2012
STRIDER employees and many other residents of Striderville are well aware of the amazing biking opportunities in our area. Striderville is also known as the “City of Presidents“ and is Located a mere 30 minutes from Mt. Rushmore. Few people are aware that the only known photo of Abraham Lincoln on a bicycle was taken in downtown Rapid City, SD (aka Striderville)!
Possibly not the real Abe Lincoln...
Have a great President’s Day and make sure to check out the other (real) photos of presidents on bikes in the gallery. Maybe one day we’ll have a President in office with a STRIDER rider!
Now that you’ve been presidentially inspired get out for a STRIDER ride with your kids today.
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Tags: Abraham lincoln, balance bike, Barack Obama, Bicycles, Bill Clinton, GHW Bush, GW Bush, Jimmy Carter, prebike, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, strider, strider balance bike, Striderville, Washington DC
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Thursday, February 16th, 2012
“I bought this for my 22 month old and he’s almost 3 now and is still using it. He was slow to get started on it, but once he got the hang of it he can cruise pretty quickly. I go for walk/jogs and have to work to keep up with him. He keeps up with my 2 older kids on their bikes and totally skipped the tricycles. He can balance and steer really well. We live in the NW and the bike is left out in the rain a lot. We’ve had it about 15months and it’s held up really well…..no rust. I think he’ll learn to ride a pedal bike at an early age because he’s already got the balancing and steering down.”
- SnoHo Mom of Three
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“My 20 month old son in love with his bike!! I can not get him off of it and we are looking forward to him racing on it!!”
-CA Jewels
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Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
There has been a funny photo being shared on Facebook concerning social media and donuts this week. I found it pretty amusing and wanted to share it with all of the STRIDER fans in a more relevant way than donuts. Hope you’re having a great Wednesday.
Stride On!
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Tags: balance bike, blog, Facebook, foursquare, G+, Google +, Instagram, running bike, social media explained, strider, strider balance bike, strider life, toddler bike, twitter, YouTube
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
The New STRIDER™ ST-3 Model
How is it different than the ST-2?
The new ST-3 weighs less at 6.4 pounds which makes it even easier for Toddlers to handle.
The new custom Strider ST-3 grips are down-sized to better fit Toddlers little hands.
Handlebars also come standard with motocross-style pad.
The ST-3 also features custom Strider Ultralight Wheels
that are lighter and stronger than the previous wheel.
All-new, custom, smaller toddler-sized Strider Saddle.
Seat and handlebar now come standard with easy
to adjust Quick-Clamps. No tools required.
The ST-3 retains Strider’s unique, patented Launch Pad Footrest and performance geometry, as well as maintenance free EVA Polymer tires. Toddler bike technology will never be the same again!
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Tags: balance bike, running bike, ST-2, ST-3, strider, strider balance bike, Strider Ultralight wheel, toddler bike
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