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Strider Among the Chosen Few…

joelhagan — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:28:20 +0000

Press Release.

RESTON, VA — Head Start Body Start National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play (HSBS) today announced that Strider Sports has been selected as one of 28 playground and play space companies, equipment manufacturers, and other creators of playground and play space-related resources for inclusion on its 2011 HSBS Preferred Vendor Catalog (PVC).

The elite group of vendors have been vetted by a panel of early childhood movement professionals and selected for their offer of discounts and value-added packages of safe and developmentally appropriate products for recipients of the upcoming HSBS 2011 Play Space Grant Awards. Nearly $2 million in Play Space Grants will be awarded to Head Start Centers across the country this year by HSBS to improve their outdoor play spaces. Grant recipients will be able to purchase uniquely designed value-added packages created by the HSBS Preferred Vendors.

According to Strider Sports, “We are pleased to be identified as a 2011 Head Start Body Start Preferred Vendor and be able to support Head Start programs across the country in developing their outdoor play spaces…. . . We consider ourselves the industry leader in toddler balance bikes. Our no-pedal bikes teach toddlers to ride on two wheels earlier, teaching them balance without ever needing a tricycle or training wheels. Striders are a fun way to enhance motor skills, increase creativity and boost self esteem, while challenging toddlers and burning calories in the process!”

For more information on the “Head Start Body Start” program contact Todd at todd@stridersports.com or give him a call at 605-342-0266

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Strider Facebook Is Getting A New Look!

joelhagan — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:52:27 +0000

Some of you are directed to our blog via facebook…so it might not be too huge of a surprise. We are updating our fan page and would love for you to check it out if you haven’t already! The transformation has already begun with more changes to follow.

If you read the blog, but haven’t checked out our page yet…DO SO NOW! It’s a great way to connect with other Strider parents and show off photos and videos of your little Strider Rider(s)!

New Profile Photo, New Tabs, and More To Come!

Puddles ARE Fun!

joelhagan — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:25:08 +0000

We’re getting snowed on today, but many other areas of the country are getting rain. Remember when you were young and you loved to splash in puddles? Striders are great for having fun in puddles too. You get the stamping of feet with the bonus spray of water off the tires!

And remember all of you sitting inside with snow on the ground…it will melt eventually and when it does puddles will abound!

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Violet on Christmas Day!

joelhagan — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:19:57 +0000

There is nothing more satisfying than seeing kids take their first steps on their new Strider! We know that a lot of kids got a Strider for Christmas and we’d love to see and hear your stories.

Click through to our facebook page and share a photo or video on our wall…even if they’ve been riding for a while. We also have a new review tab and we would love to hear from you on there as well.

Below is a great video we found of Violet (Almost 2) on YouTube and her first attempts at what appears will be a very successful future of Strider Riding.

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Domo Arigato Team No Pedals!

joelhagan — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 13:05:22 +0000

Strider has been making leaps and bounds in their international following. Japan really loves Strider! They have set up ‘Team No Pedals‘, consisting of 9 team members, led by their captain…Tsubaki (a 3 year old who rocks her pink Strider!) Make sure to check out their website (nopedals.net), they have some great photos and video up.

The Japanese Strider distributor has also started up “The Strider Cup” in his local area. We’re looking at expanding this to have comparable tracks and times from all over the world! Keep watching as we develop this in the New Year.

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Christmas in Rio…with JoJo!

joelhagan — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:06:20 +0000

Feliz Natal e um feliz ano novo do Rio de Janeiro! ~JoJo

Apparently in Brazil they celebrate Christmas on December 24th, something to do with the Southern Hemisphere I’m sure. JoJo was able to get some face time with the big guy ,Papai Noel, as they call him in Rio then take in some tropical ride time around the city.

Merry Christmas from Team Strider and JoJo!

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Strider Leads The Way In Toddler Bike Technology!

joelhagan — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:40:45 +0000

Pretty soon you won’t be able to find any Striders with “Patent Pending” on them anywhere. On December 14th our unique design with frame integrated footrests was awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office! Here’s to a great end to the year and an even better 2011!

Tricycles, Training Wheels, and Crashes…Oh My!

joelhagan — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:06:22 +0000

Warning: Great review followed by a video with some nasty trike/training wheel crashes.

“We bought two Striders for our 2.5 year old twins who had been really struggling with trying to peddle a tricycle. Within a couple of days they were zipping down the slight incline on our gravel driveway, and really balancing with no adult training required.

We saw them crash many times trying to negotiate riding a tricycle, but they really learned to balance quite easily on the Strider bike. It is well and thoughtfully engineered, strong, but light in weight for small kids.
5 out of 5 stars! Highly recommended!!!!“ — (Jay in Ohio)

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Signed Tinker Juarez Strider! (Congrats Heather M.)

joelhagan — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:56:16 +0000

There is going to be a happy 18 month old on Christmas morning! Tinker Juarez, four time 24 hour endurance national champion (and proud Dad of a Strider rider), signed a couple bikes for us back in October to raise some funds for IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association). Heather M. won one today and will be wrapping up this sweet signed ride for her daughter this Christmas.

I wanted to thank you and the Strider bike company for this bike! I am so excited that I WON. I remember entering thinking I would never win. Thank you again. My little 1 1/2 year old is getting the Strider for Christmas and we cannot wait to try it out for her… she’s small so it might be awhile but my husband insisted on getting it. He has a friend whose little boys have had one. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You made my day. ~Heather

Big Brother, Little Brother!

joelhagan — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:33:50 +0000

We found a great video on Youtube that we just had to share! We love that Tabor and Simeon ride together even though they are clearly at different riding levels and ages. At Strider we strive to not only develop balance skills at a young age, but to encourage fun with the entire family as well. Get out, have fun, be safe and have a continued happy holiday season!

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