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Santa Cruz County On Day Two…Livermore Tuesday!

joelhagan — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:39:52 +0000

The sun finally came out in sunny California!

It was another great day of STRIDER Adventure Zone fun in sunny Santa Cruz. We always love to hear from the kids and parents who are already riding their STRIDER Bikes….today we had a lot of them. The local shop (Epicenter Cycling) is selling them and they have a pump track right in the shops backyard!

Santa Cruz is steeped in bike culture: Bike Lanes everywhere, families riding cruisers with their skim boards under their arms and piles of bikes locked up at all the local restaurants. What a great city to be a STRIDER Rider! Thanks for coming out to ride Santa Cruz.

See you on Tuesday Livermore!

What a Great Day In Santa Rosa…See You Tomorrow in Santa Cruz!

joelhagan — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:16:25 +0000

The STRIDER Adventure Zone Tour of California has begun in Santa Rosa! We will be sharing reports and photos from the road all week as we travel with the Amgen Tour of California.

It is always fun to be around so many people who are all focused on biking! We’ve seen Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes, Beach Cruisers and Commuters…the best part is that they all seem to get that balance is so important in the learning process.

Golden Gate Bridge! Did you see the STRIDER van cruising down the 101 or PCH 1?

We’re headed to Santa Cruz County for some Monday STRIDER fun! If you’re in the area or know some families with toddlers in the area make sure to let them know we’ll be at the Finish festival! Stride On!

Share your Strider success stories, photos, video and interact with other Strider enthusiasts at our newest centralized social media outlet www.StriderLife.com! Join the Strider conversation on our Facebook wall!

Let’s Check In With Bog Dogs!

joelhagan — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:19:32 +0000

Bog Dogs Race Report is the Florida go to site for all things BMX and STRIDER related!

They had a great article about the “StriderMania” at Sarasota BMX! Since we’re on the road headed out to the Amgen Tour of California this is the perfect time to share what’s happening at Bog Dogs (Click On The Bog Dogs Banner for full article)

Keep in mind that Sarasota BMX will once again host the STRIDER World Championship in October 12th to the 14th! Last year the turn out was amazing, with this batch of racers that are coming out to Florida events now it should be even better in 2012. STRIDE ON!

STRIDER Partners with AMA Pro Racing!

joelhagan — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:19:52 +0000

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 10, 2012) - AMA Pro Racing is excited to announce a partnership with Strider Sports International for the 2012 AMA Pro Hillclimb season.

AMA Pro Hillclimb produces extreme competition in a truly traditional form of motorcycle racing dating back to the early 1900′s, pitting man and machine against mountainous terrain in a race against the clock. The fan-friendly and family-oriented atmosphere of the events will be bolstered in 2012 with the addition of the STRIDER® Adventure Zone at each of the AMA Pro Hillclimb events on this year’s calendar.

“We’re excited to have the Strider Adventure Zones participate at the AMA Pro Hillclimb events,” said Ryan McFarland, chief executive officer of Strider Sports International. “These are fun, off-road motorcycle enthusiast events, and now there will be two-wheeled adventure for even the youngest family members in attendance.”

The STRIDER® Adventure Zone is a safe and friendly environment that encourages kids 18 months to 5 years old to explore mobility on two wheels, and experience the challenge and thrill of riding on unique terrain and obstacles. STRIDER™ no-pedal balance bikes will be supplied by the company for toddlers, young children, and families to join in and participate in two-wheeled action of their own on race day.

“This is a great way to highlight our focus of family at our events,” said Scott Campbell, President of the Professional Hillclimbers Association, promoters of the 2012 AMA Pro Hillclimb Championship. “We want to use the 2012 season as a way to improve the experience at every race for every race fan and the STRIDER® Adventure Zone is a perfect start to exposing the kids to the love of two wheels. We are pleased to have Strider’s support and interest in our Series and being added to their already popular and growing list of events.”

The 2012 AMA Pro Hillclimb season will kick off on June 3 at the White Rose Motorcycle Club in Jefferson, Pa. For more information on AMA Pro Hillclimb, please visit http://www.amaproracing.com/hc/.

About Strider Sports International, Inc.

Strider Sports International, Inc. designs efficient, no-pedal balance bikes that encourage toddlers to ride, learn, and explore the world on two wheels. Founded in January 2007 Strider Sports is a company full of passionate riders of dirt, mountain, street, and road bikes. The goal of Strider Sports is to simplify a bike to its essence, so that proper size, lightweight and simplicity combine to eliminate any fear of riding and instill confidence in young new riders. The patented STRIDER™ No-Pedal Balance Bike is now distributed in over 35 countries. To learn more and to find a retailer in your area, visit http://www.Striderbikes.com

About AMA Pro Racing

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

Results Are In From the U.S. Nationals!

joelhagan — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:23:29 +0000

Here are the results from the Strider World Cup Racing this past weekend in Bakersfield. There was an excellent turn out and fun was had by all. If you have any photos or video from Metro BMX please head over to Strider Life and share with the other parents.

All Photos Courtesy of MJT Designs. To purchase full resolution photos of your toddler from the races please contact jasen@mjtdesigns.com

If Bakersfield was too far to travel try and make it to the Dixieland Nationals this upcoming weekend! Stride On!

4 Year Old STRIDER
1 Gavin Rainey – Watsonville, CA
2 Alec Guerrero – Riverside, CA
3 Aden Guerrero – Riverside, CA

3 Year Old STRIDER
1 Abigail Gilliland – Camarillo, CA
2 Alexander Rodriguez – Tulare, CA
3 Makenna Hahn – Newhall, CA
4 Jobquin Reyes – Bakersfield, CA
5 Ian Ledesma – J&R Bicycles – Moreno Valley, CA

2 & UNDER STRIDER
1 Ethan Giannetto – Porterville, CA
2 Braxton Rollins – Anderson, CA
3 Gavin (HOK) Yogues – Team HOK9 – Corona, CA
4 Wyatt Briggs
4 Kylie Gates – Bakersfield, CA

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STRIDER Donates Bikes to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles!

joelhagan — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:04:56 +0000

STRIDER SPORTS INTERNATIONAL DONATES

100 “NO-PEDAL” BIKES TO

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES

AS PART OF THE LOCAL “LEGACY” CREATED BY THE UPCOMING AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA RACE

BIKES DONATED ALLOW TODDLERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN TO LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE AT AN EARLY AGE

Los Angeles, Ca (May 8, 2012) Yesterday morning, Strider Sports International, Inc., which designs specifically-engineered, no-pedal bikes that encourage toddlers and young children to ride, learn and explore the world on two wheels at a very early age, donated 100 “No-Pedal Bikes” to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The donation to local-based organizations (such as Children’s Hospital Los Angeles) is part of Strider Sports’ sponsorship commitment to the Amgen Tour of California to serve communities that host the upcoming road cycling race.

Several patients from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles were on-hand to receive and try out the Strider “No-Pedal Bikes” with special instructions provided by two-time U.S. Olympian and track cycling coach, Adam Duvendeck, as well as former professional BMX rider, Greg Hill.

“We are so proud to be part of Amgen’s California bike tour, and to have this opportunity to donate Strider bikes to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Strider no-pedal balance bikes make it possible for all children to realize their bike riding potential,” says Ryan McFarland, Founder and Chief Enthusiast of Strider Sports Intl., Inc. “There is nothing more satisfying to us than to see smiles of confidence beam from Strider riders when they realize they are riding on two wheels. We are committed to developing future riders and look forward to this year’s Amgen Tour of California,” commented McFarland.

“We are thrilled that Strider Sports International has generously donated “No-Pedal Bikes” to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The unique design of the Strider bike allows our diverse patient population to ride at an early age,” said Rodney B. Hanners, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. ”The young toddlers that received the bikes today were very appreciative and excited to begin exploring the world around them. We are proud to be a part of Amgen Tour of California and are extremely thankful to Strider Sports International, and to AEG, our corporate partner for introducing us to them.”

“Through the generous support of many of our Amgen Tour of California sponsors, we have the opportunity to not only introduce the great sport of cycling to residents of California as well as the millions who watch our race on television, but to also give back to communities throughout the state like we are doing today,” said Kristin Bachochin, Executive Director, Amgen Tour of California and Senior Vice President, AEG Sports. “The donation made today by Strider Sports will both help children learn the joy of cycling at an early age and, more importantly, be part of the great care and rehabilitation that Children’s Hospital Los Angeles provides to their patients on a daily basis.”

An additional component of Strider Sports International’s sponsorship of the upcoming Amgen Tour of California cycling race is the creation of Strider Adventure Zones that will be featured as part of the popular Lifestyle Festivals at the finish lines at each stage of the eight-day race which kicks off Sunday May 13^th in Santa Rosa, CA. Strider Adventure Zones provide young children the opportunity to play, learn, and socialize with peers while riding on two wheels. In addition, kids will have an opportunity to race on a specially-designed course at the race’s Final Stage at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on May 20^th. The races and other activities planned for the Strider Adventure Zones are the perfect way to fuel a child’s budding passion for cycling and to help teach sportsmanship and camaraderie with fellow riders.

The Amgen Tour of California is an eight-day event, featuring elite professional teams and athletes from around the world. The 16 world-class teams chosen to participate in the 2012 race will include Olympic hopefuls and Tour de France contenders representing more than 20 countries, giving fans around the world a preview of what is to come this July in both France and London.

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About Strider Sports International, Inc.

Strider Sports Int’l, Inc. designs efficient, no-pedal balance bikes that encourage toddlers to ride, learn, and explore the world on two wheels. Founded in January 2007 Strider Sports is a company full of passionate riders of dirt, mountain, street, and road bikes. The goal of Strider Sports is to simplify a bike to its essence, so that proper size, light weight and simplicity combine to eliminate any fear of riding and instill confidence in young new riders. The patented Strider™ No-Pedal Bike is now distributed in over 35 countries. For more information, visit http://www.StriderSports.com.

About Strider™ No-Pedal Bikes

The STRIDER™ No-Pedal Bikes were developed specifically to help toddlers and young children learn balance and coordination BEFORE pedaling. The same simple, no-pedal design that allows toddlers to learn to ride on two wheels, avoiding tricycle tip-overs and training wheel wobbles, also allows older children (up to 44” tall and 60 pounds) with special needs, physical or intellectual disabilities to successfully operate a bike alongside able-bodied friends and family. STRIDER bikes encourage the development of spatial awareness, balance and basic motor skills so that all children can reach their maximum riding potential faster, better and safer. Available at http://www.StriderSports.com.

About Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has been named the best children’s hospital in California and among the best in the nation for clinical excellence with its selection to the prestigious US News & World Report Honor Roll. Children’s Hospital is home to The Saban Research Institute, one of the largest and most productive pediatric research facilities in the United States. Children’s Hospitsl is also one of America’s premier teaching hospitals through its affiliation since 1932 with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

For more information, visit www.CHLA.org. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn, or visit our blog: www.WeAreChildrens.org.

About the Amgen Tour of California

The largest cycling event in America, the 2012 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race, presented by AEG that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course from May 13-20, 2012. In a 2011 poll conducted by CyclingNews.com, the Amgen Tour of California was voted the number one race in America and fourth best race in the world. For more information, visit http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.

May Is National Bike Month!

joelhagan — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:19:50 +0000

Keep the 30 Days of Biking from April rolling! The League of American Bicyclists is once again commemorating National Bike Month in May.

Get out and on your bicycles in May as often as you can. Talk to your friends and share ways to boost your days in the saddle! The League of American Bicyclists is suggesting 3 specific activities you could be a part of no matter what country you live in:

1. May 9th is Bike To School Day – May 9th. If you have a school age child ride with them to school, bring your STRIDER Rider along. The best part is you get to ride back to pick them up!

2. Bike To Work Week – May 14th-18th. Commit to riding to work for one week. Chances are you’ll find out it’s easier than you think and you’ll discover new things about your town or city as you roll through a little slower than usual. Have to drop the kids off at daycare? Park your car and ride to work from there or swap the driving duties for the week with a spouse or loved one.

3. Bike To Work Day – May 18th. This is the day to make sure you ride to work! Tell all your co-workers, hassle your boss to install a bike rack and make sure your bike is in tip-top shape.

If Being on a bicycle isn’t a big part of your life already, hopefully this month can help to get you out there a little bit more. We hear so many stories about how STRIDER parents are inspired by their toddlers to get back on bikes after years of barely riding. It is a fun, easy way to interact with your STRIDER Riders and it has the added benefit of being pretty healthy to boot!

If you need more ideas head over to the League of American Bicyclists’ website and find out more.

Stride On!

Announcing the Winners For April’s Strider Life Calendar Contest!

joelhagan — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:20:40 +0000

This was another tough month to choose a winner! A big thank you to everyone who uploaded photos and remember that you can enter every month unless you’ve already won a first Place in the previous months. The entries for May are already coming in! Please remember that only 1 entry/per user is allowed each month.

With all of that in mind…Here are the top three from 1st to 3rd place:

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If your photo was chosen head over to StriderLife and check your messages. If you didn’t win make sure to head over to StriderLife.com to enter your photos for May now!

Strider™ To Roll The Red Carpet At 2012 PLUSH Show In Los Angeles!

joelhagan — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:42:18 +0000

Strider Adventure Zone Will Teach Posh Little Toddlers How To Ride On Two Wheels!

Rapid City, SD (April 27, 2012) — Strider Sports International, the world’s premier no-pedal balance bike manufacturer, will host an Outdoor Adventure Zone at the 2012 PLUSH Show June 10, 2012 at the Vibiana, 214 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Come see how toddlers around the world are quickly learning to cruise on two wheels!

The Strider Adventure Zone features Strider test rides and opportunities for kids to play, learn, and socialize with peers while riding on two wheels. If your toddler can walk, the Strider balance bike will have your little urbanite moving effortlessly over dirt, grass, and pavement. Designed to be steady, stable, and safe, the Strider bike is perfect for children aged 18 months to five years.

Strider was recently featured in an article on TIME.com where Strider was hailed as “a kiddie cycling trend [that] really may sound the death knell for the rickety old training wheel”. Strider bikes come in a variety of colors to suit every trendy toddler. The Strider bikes set kids up early for a lifetime of two-wheeled fun!

Strider is all new for 2012! The Strider ST-3 features many new components to accommodate the special needs of toddlers. The mini grips are downsized to better fit toddlers’ little hands and a mini saddle is the perfect fit for those little hips!

The 2012 PLUSH Show will feature Jessica Alba and The Honest Co. as title sponsors. In addition, Dr. Harvey Karp will be the keynote speaker. Tickets for the 2012 PLUSH show can be purchased at http://plushshowla12.eventbrite.com

About Strider™ No-Pedal Bikes

If your toddler can walk, your toddler CAN ride a STRIDER™! Avoid tricycle tip-overs and training wheel wobbles. Go straight to riding on two wheels. STRIDER™ No-Pedal Bikes help toddlers age one to five years old learn balance and coordination before pedaling, which develops glittering confidence and amazing bike handling skills. So ditch the tricycle and training wheels, and teach your child to ride a bike sooner, better, and safer with a STRIDER™. Available at http://www.StriderBikes.com

About the Strider Adventure Zones

STRIDER Adventure Zones give kids a chance to test ride a Strider and play with other kids in a cordoned off area. This safe and friendly environment encourages children as young as 18 months old to explore mobility on two wheels, experience the challenge and thrill of riding a STRIDER on unique terrains and obstacles, improve bike handling skills and further develop balance, control, motor skills and confidence. STRIDER Adventure Zones are free events that allow children open riding time, time to socialize, play, practice tricks and generally just have a good time.

About 2012 PLUSH Show

PLUSH is a one day event where today’s modern parents can experience all the best, luxurious, innovative and eco-friendly baby products and services. Our goal is to educate parents in a beautiful, fun & relaxing setting where they can enjoy an afternoon with their growing families. www.plushshow.com

Contact: Kyla Wright, 605.342.0266, media@StriderSports.com

Results Are In From The Cajun Nationals!

joelhagan — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:31:52 +0000

Strider World Cup races on Saturday...STRIDER ADventure Zone (above) all weekend!

STRIDER had a great time in the land of Bayous and gumbo! The STRIDER Adventure Zone ran all weekend with a lot of veteran riders and first timers coming out to have fun. The STRIDER World Cup races were once again a great success with riders from all over the South participating. See you in Bakersfield this weekend for the US Nationals at Metro BMX!

Share your stories, photos and video over at StriderLife!

4 Year Old STRIDER
1 Peyton Prichard – Cowtown BMX – Benbrook, TX
2 Sagan Wilson – Florence, MS
3 Anglea Young – Little Rock, AR

3 Year Old STRIDER
1 Rider Knight

2 Matthew McLeod – Cowtown BMX – Euless, TX

3 Aurora Baker – Cleveland, TX

4 Kylie Silver – San Antonio, TX

5 Collin Momper – Jonesboro, GA

6 Chase-Ryan Free – Belle Chasse, LA

7 Ayn Perez – Palmer, TX

2 YEAR OLD STRIDER
1 Jayce (Boo Bear) Grieve – Deluxx Bikes – Cabot, AR

2 Mercedez (Sadie Bug) Carter – Trumann, AR