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There Is Still Snow In Japan!

April 30th, 2012

It has been an unusually warm winter in StriderVille! When the STRIDER Ski Attachments arrived we barely even had any slush to test them out, but that was enough for the first ever STRIDER Snow Cup!

Luckily they still had snow when the first shipment arrived in Japan! This great video from the first Strider Snow Cup in Japan makes us really excited for the snow to start flying next Winter. 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!

Tags: balance bike, Japan, prebike, running bike, strider, strider balance bike, Strider Cup, Strider Japan, Strider Ski, Strider Snow Attachment, Strider World Championship, Strider World Cup, Team No Pedals, toddler bike, USA BMX
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Strider Racing Report in Pull Magazine!

April 27th, 2012

Another fun entry in Pull Magazine from USA BMX! Make sure to look up your local track and go get in on the Strider Cup racing action. We still have quite a few Strider World Cup races this season as well.

Happy Friday and have a great week-end!

Tags: balance bike, prebike, PULL Magazine, PUSH, push bike, running bike, strider, strider balance bike, Strider Cup, strider racing, Strider World Championship, Strider World Cup, Super Nationals, Tennessee, Texas, toddler bike, USA BMX, Volunteer Nationals
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STRIDER Adventure Zone at the Wellspring 10K in Rapid City, SD!

April 26th, 2012

We’ll be setting up a STRIDER Adventure Zone up in Canyon Lake Park near Shelter 2 this Sunday (4/29), from 8am to Noon, during the 2012 Wellspring Stampede! If you’re in the area make sure to stop by and say hello. If you have your own STRIDER bring it down, otherwise we’ll have demo bikes and helmets if your little one wants to go for a test stride.

Our very own Kyla, Paul and Ted will also be running in the 10K to help raise money for Wellspring’s vision of family focused therapeutic services for youth!

A 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. Stride On!

Tags: 2012, balance bike, Canyon Lake Park, running bike, strider, Strider Adventure Zone, strider balance bike, Striderville, toddler bike, wellspring, wellspring 10k, wellspring stampede
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Sweet New STRIDER Van!

April 25th, 2012

Cue the Johnny Cash song, “I’ve been everywhere“!

Be on the lookout this Summer for the STRIDER Van in your neck of the woods!

We’ve got a busy Summer of driving ahead of us starting with the Amgen Tour of California, May 13th-20th. We’ll be heading out from Striderville (Rapid City, SD) to California for 7 days of Strider Adventure Zone and STRIDER demo fun! Look for us in Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz County, Livermore, Clovis, Bakersfield, Big Bear Lake, Mt. Baldy, Los Angeles and every point in between!

Another big event to look for the STRIDER Van at this Summer is the USA Pro Cycling Challenge all throughout the Colorado Rockies August 20-26th! We’ll be starting our Strider Adventure Zone fun in Telluride and heading to Crested Butte, Aspen, Beaver Creek, Colorado Springs, Boulder and the big closing day in Denver!

Looking for a STRIDER event in your area? Hosting one of your own? Make sure to head over to StriderLife and add it to the events calendar!

Tags: Amgen Tour of California, Aspen, Bakersfield, balance bike, Beaver Creek, Big Bear Lake, Boulder, Clovis, CO, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Crested Butte, Denver, Livermore, Los Angeles, Mt. Baldy, Rapid City, Rocky Mountains, running bike, Santa Cruz County, Santa Rosa, SD, strider, Strider Adventure Zone, strider balance bike, Striderville, Telluride, toddler bike, USA Pro Cycling Challenge
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Results Are In From The Winter Nationals!

April 24th, 2012

It was a hot time in Phoenix this last weekend. If you were there hopefully you had a lot of sunscreen slathered on and a cool spot to relax during your down time. Even with temperatures peaking at just over 100 degrees on Saturday there was a good turn out of STRIDER and BMX racers. The Cajun Nationals this weekend (4/27-4/29) in Monroe, LA will be indoors so the heat shouldn’t play as much of a role.

Photos courtesy of MJT Designs! To purchase high res copies of your child racing please contact Jasen@mjtdesigns.com

Check out the results and some photos, then head over to Strider Life to share your photos, stories and video from the Winter Nationals.

Stride On!

5 Year Old STRIDER
1 Addison Babcock – Phoenix, AZ
2 Christa Rain Luna – Gilbert, AZ

4 Year Old STRIDER
1 Ian Dunford – Phoenix, AZ
2 Will Rappaport – Cave Creek, AZ

3 Year Old STRIDER
1 Gordon Babcock – Phoenix, AZ
2 Ryker Waite – Mesa, AZ
3 Ashley Klein – Chandler, AZ
4 Jayceon Rhoads, , Tucson, AZ
5 Danielle Mason – Glendale, AZ
6 Peyton Hodges – San Dimas, CA

2 & UNDER STRIDER
1 Timothy Gilman – Las Vegas, NV
2 JAKOB Krenek – Team MJT Designs, Tucson, AZ
3 Anthony Cuevas – Albuquerque, NM
4 Owen Garthe – Phoenix, AZ
5 Dylan McAtee – Mesa, AZ

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Tags: balance bike, gOrk, MJT Designs, running bike, strider, strider balance bike, Strider Cup, strider racing, Strider World Championship, Strider World Cup, toddler bike, USA BMX, Winter Nationals
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Drum Roll Please…Here Are The Top Two!

April 22nd, 2012

Yesterday we shared the fifth, fourth and third top picks…go check it out now if you missed it. Hopefully our top two favorite movie scenes with bikes don’t disappoint!

#2. “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969) – This movie is set at the dawn of the popularization of the chain driven bicycle. The scene below is a trifecta of fun: 1. Paul Newman, 2. Hilarious stunt riding, and 3. Great Song. Watch for the bull to chase them after breaking through the fence! This is a clip, you may want to kick the STRIDER Riders our of the room if you’re watching the entire movie.

Finally…

#1. “E.T. : The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) – E.T. made us laugh, made us cry and gave us some iconic scenes…this being one of them. A meek boy (Elliott) and his ailing alien friend escape from the authorities to help him return to his home planet. It is funny how dated (visually) some movies feel while retaining a great story with lessons that kids can still pick up on. E.T is another must see for the family.

Tags: balance bike, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, E.T., Paul Newman, running bike, strider, strider balance bike, toddler bike, Top 2
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Happy STRIDERday: 5, 4, 3 Movie Edition

April 21st, 2012

There are a lot of good movies about bikes: Quicksilver, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure and Breaking Away just to name a few. I’m sure if you were to ask most bike riders if they have a favorite the answers would be pretty diverse.

Take it one step further and get somebody to name their favorite scenes and you’d get an even more diverse selection. Today and tomorrow we’ll share our top 5 favorite scenes featuring bikes from movies.

Let us know how terribly wrong we are if you disagree…but wait until tomorrow when we reveal our top 2 picks!

Happy STRIDERday

#5. “Napoleon Dynamite” (2004) – This movie seems just plain weird the first time you watch it. All following viewings are funnier and funnier. It may be tailored for a teenage crowd, but with no swearing and a PG rating these quirky characters would surely get the whole family laughing. We guarantee if you watch it more than once you’ll slip in quotes in everyday conversation.

#4. “Rad” (1986) – Envision ‘Karate Kid’ on a BMX bike and add slow motion bmx bike dancing…need we say more? We watched this so many times growing up the VHS tape snapped from wearing thin. VHS, What’s that? It’s like a big rectangular DVD that you had to rewind. If you haven’t seen this movie yet and you have a Strider Cup racer in the house you definitely need to check it out!

#3. “The Great Muppet Caper” (1981) - This is a family favorite in our house and we still can’t figure out how they shot this scene!? Great romantic start with Kermit and Miss Piggy followed by a group ride with the entire cast. The only negative is the kids with training wheels near the end. This would be a fun scene to recreate with a pack of STRIDER riders. If you haven’t watched this with your kids yet add it to the rainy day movie list!

Check back tomorrow for our second and first picks!

Tags: balance bike, BMX, Napoleon Dynamite, Rad, strider, strider balance bike, strider life, strider prebike, strider running bike, The Great Muppet Caper, toddler bike, USA BMX, YouTube
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And Now…Some Cool Reviews!

April 20th, 2012

We love hearing from all of our STRIDER family and with an ever increasing number of ways to do that (Facebook, Twitter, Strider Life, Our Website) we are receiving a lot of testimonials. The two I’m sharing today came through the administrative function on our website and were just too good not to share!

Stride On…keep those STRIDER success stories and photos coming in!

First

“We have a 19month old son. We first saw these bikes at my nephews BMX races in the Black Hills of South Dakota. My wife and I were floored when we watched 4 and 5 year olds fly around the BMX track. It was about a week ago that he started showing interest in wanting a bike so we went to Scheels (a local sports store) and purchased one for $90. That was on Sunday, today is Tuesday. He rode around Scheels and seemed to enjoy it. He went quite slow and wanted me behind him…today was a different story. Tonight he was trying to run with it. Totally amazing! I can’t wait for him to learn how to “glide”. I am confident that by 2yo he will be well on his way! Awesome product. Also, my 6yo niece who has been on training wheels for two years spent a half hour on it playing and learning to balance… half hour later she was riding a bike without training wheels!” ~Robert B.

Secondly

“Wow! From the moment our son saw the YouTube videos to the moment he sat on his new Strider at Roscoe Village Bikes he was mesmerized. Not only did he get right on with a toss of the leg over the seat, but he just started walking along and trying to coast on the Strider as if both were intuitive. He was thrilled! Each time he tipped or had the bike fall, he was able to easily lift the bike, get himself back on, and keep going. We literally had to lock the bike up so he could go to bed. What an amazing bike! We are more than satisfied, impressed, and loyal to this great product. Our 2 year old is so happy!” ~Erik M.

Lastly

And finally a one word review from a new YouTube Video.

“WooHoo!” ~williama3

Tags: balance bike, BMX, Facebook, Parents, review, Roscoe Village Bikes, running bike, Scheels, strider, strider balance bike, Strider Bike, strider life, strider prebike, strider sports, Testimonials, toddler bike, twitter, USA BMX
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Strider World Cup Racing Action Heads to Phoenix This Weekend!

April 19th, 2012

It is going to be a weekend of HOT Strider World Cup racing…the weather forecast is also calling for hot temps! With a name like the Winter Nationals you would expect cooler weather. Make sure that you bring a lot of water for yourself and your STRIDER Racers! There will also be a bonus for all of you American Idol fans…Brooke Stratton from Season 11 is a local and will be singing the National Anthem before the races on Saturday!

As always the Strider Adventure Zone will be open Friday through Sunday for Strider Riders to hone their skills or first timers to test-stride. Saturday is Race Day: Pre-Race instructions 11am at the STRIDER tent, Practice 11:20, Racing begins at 11:45! Below is the full schedule and more details.

See you at the races…Stride On!

Strider Cup Racing Info:

-Registration handled by USA BMX @ their Registration Semi-trailer from 2pm to 5pm on Friday (4/20) and 7:30am to 9:30am on Saturday (4/21)
-Participants to meet at Strider tent Saturday (4/21) at 11 am for Pre-Race info.
-Racing on Saturday (4/21) 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
-Additional STRIDER World Cup Races at USA BMX National events are $25 each

Adventure Zone Information:
- Fun Strider riding area separate from the BMX track.
- Strider Adventure Zone will be held April 20th – 22nd.
- FREE and open daily Friday through Sunday.
- Bring your own bike or borrow one of our demo bikes.
- Riding areas with ramps and obstacles are ideal for 18 months to 5 year old riders.

Tags: American Idol, Arizona, balance bike, Black Mountain BMX, Brook Stratton, Phoenix, running bike, strider, strider balance bike, Strider Cup, strider racing, Strider World Cup, toddler bike, USA BMX, Winter Nationals
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STRIDER Will Be At Every Finish of Amgen Tour Of California!

April 18th, 2012

STRIDER SPORTS TEAMS-UP WITH AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA

TO CREATE FAMILY FRIENDLY STRIDER ADVENTURE ZONES

EACH DAY OF AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR CYCLING EVENT

The Strider Experience Descends On Prestigious Cycling Road Race May 13-20

Rapid City, SD (April 2, 2012) — Strider Sports International, the world’s premier no-pedal balance bike manufacturer, will be providing an interactive place for toddlers to enjoy Strider No-Pedal bikes and some friendly competition at each of the eight finish stages of the Amgen Tour of California from Santa Rosa to Los Angeles, California May 13-20, 2012.

Featured within the Amgen Tour of California’s popular Lifestyle Festival, the Strider Adventure Zones feature Strider test rides and opportunities for kids to play, learn, and socialize with peers while riding on two wheels. The Adventure Zones will be set up at all stages of America’s most successful cycling race. In addition, kids will have a chance to race on a specially-designed course at the Final Stage at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. The races and other elements of 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.

Strider Sports International CEO Ryan McFarland says, “The Amgen Tour of California is a natural fit to help promote the Strider Adventure Zone program and Strider racing as we believe they provide a means for the entire family to enjoy fun on two wheels. Children want to emulate their parents and older racers. Strider bikes inspire even the youngest kids to get outside, get on a bike, and be just like their heroes!”

“For the first time, the new Strider Adventure Zones will create an interactive family experience for everyone who attends our race and visits the Lifestyle Festival,” said Kristin Bachochin, executive director, Amgen Tour of California. “It took a creative organization like Strider Sports International to develop this unique concept that we are sure will be one of the most popular and most visited destinations for fans each day of our race.”

Find Strider at the end of each of the tour’s eight stage races beginning Sunday, May 13th in Santa Rosa; Monday, May 14th in Santa Cruz; Tuesday, May 15th in Livermore; Wednesday, May 16th in Clovis; Thursday, May 17th in Bakersfield; Friday, May 18th in Big Bear Lake; Saturday, May 19th in Mt. Baldy; and at the finish line Sunday, May 20th in Los Angeles.

Contact: Strider Sports International: Ryan McFarland, 605.342.0266, media@StriderSports.com

AEG: Michael Roth, (213) 742-7155, mroth@aegworldwide.com

Click on map for details. STRIDER will be at FINISH of each stage!

About Strider Sports International, Inc.

Strider Sports Int’l, Inc. designs specifically-engineered, no-pedal 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

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.StriderSports.com.

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.

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