Posts Tagged ‘running bike’

STRIDERday Video: Little Kid With Big Imagination

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Happy STRIDERday to you! Check out this fun video of Spencer having a great time with his biking partner, aka Fido.

I have no doubt that that Spencer will be riding a motorcycle very soon. He already has the sound effects down, plus he laughs off his falls.

Enjoy your Saturday…now get off the computer and get outside!

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, Dog, imagination, running bike, Spencer, strider, strider balance bike, StriderDay, toddler bike
Posted in Adventure Striding | No Comments »

Ilan’s Winning Run

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Here is a creative video for Friday. If you can’t find a competition near you or the racing season is over…make up your own!

The double butt lift, the shout out and the 360 bench bump are but a few of Ilan’s signature moves. It is always fun for us to watch a STRIDER Rider progress. We’ll check back in with Ilan next summer to see what cool new tricks he has mastered and check his current ranking in the Toddler Games!

Stride On Ilan!

Tags: balance, balance bike, Competition, Facebook, Ilan, running bike, strider, strider balance bike, Strider World Cup, toddler bike, YouTube
Posted in Adventure Striding, Parents are Talking | No Comments »

Tom Danielson Getting His Son Ready For The Tour de France!

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

I’m not sure if you’ve ever heard of the Tour de France before. It’s a quaint little race that meanders through the French countryside, over a couple mountain passes and ends on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, a little known side street in Paris.

Tom Danielson is a professional road racing cyclist with a pretty amazing career so far. In 2011 he finished 9th overall in the Tour de France and 3rd overall in the Tour of California. The video below is proof that 2012 is going to be another amazing year for him and his family. His son is riding a new red STRIDER!

We’ll have to keep an eye on him and see if he follows in his Dad’s ~~footsteps~~ Tire prints.

Tags: balance bike, glide bike, running bike, strider, strider balance bike, Tom Danielson, Tour de France, Tour of California
Posted in Parents are Talking | No Comments »

New Years Resolutions

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

The Earth has completed yet another trip around the sun…that means time to make at least one resolution. I’m taking inspiration from this cool footage from the Library of Congress Video Archive where the employees of Parke Davis can be seen leaving their jobs in 1899 by walking or riding a bike.

Before you say anything we know that Automobiles were invented less than 15 years before this footage was shot, that they were unattainable luxuries for the average factory worker, that they have improved the lives and mobility of most of the world since and lets face it…they can be pretty fun to drive!

So, without looking down on anybody for driving a vehicle, We resolve to ride our bikes more frequently (starting with short trips) and to ride more with our kids! Did any of you make bike related resolutions for 2012? Leave a Comment

Have Fun, Ride Safe and Ride More in 2012…Happy New Year!

Tags: balance bike, bike to work, parke davis, prebike, ride more, ride safe, running bike, strider, strider balance bike
Posted in Our Passionate Staff | No Comments »

Like Father, Like Son: Follow The Leader

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Here is a great video of Paxton on his KTM STRIDER following his Dad over objects in the back yard. This is a fun way to encourage your kids to try obstacles on their STRIDER. Going up and over patio stones, 2 x 4′s and off of small curbing will help your STRIDER rider improve there riding and balance.

This also has the added benefit of improving a parent’s balance while showing their kids that being out of doors on two wheels is fun! Whether you’re on your trials motorcycle, mountain bike or beach cruiser get out for a ride soon.

Tags: balance bike, follow the leader, KTM, like father like son, runbike, running bike, strider, strider balance bike, toddler bike, Trials
Posted in Parents are Talking | No Comments »

2012 Here We Come: STRIDER Teams Up with USA BMX

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

+

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ryan McFarland, 605.342.0266, info@StriderSports.com

Strider Sports And USA BMX Team Up To Run Strider World Cup Races
Balance Bike Races For Kids Will Take To The Track At 2012 USA BMX Nationals

Rapid City, SD (December 26, 2011) — Strider Sports is proud to announce a new partnership with USA BMX for the 2012 National Series, putting Strider World Cup racing at every USA BMX National event during the upcoming season. Strider World Cup racing made an incredible debut at the Grand Nationals held last month, and will continue to provide toddlers and young children a venue for friendly competition at every 2012 USA BMX National.

Strider No-Pedal Balance Bikes are designed to be the first step in teaching children how to ride a bike. The popular Strider World Cup races are held on portions of the BMX track and often on smaller specially-constructed tracks. They give children ages two to five the opportunity to take their riding to the next level — from balancing to racing on two wheels! Additionally, a Strider Adventure Zone will give kids a place to ride their Striders and have fun at each race.

USA BMX Strider memberships are available for $25. The membership includes the racer’s first Strider World Cup race and a USA BMX membership card. Participating in a race at any USA BMX National will qualify the racer for the Strider World Championship in Florida at Sarasota BMX next fall.

“The Strider bike is a great learning tool and an awesome first bike for kids,” says BA Anderson, USA BMX CEO. “Incorporating Strider World Cup races into our series is a great way to get siblings of current racers or young children started on the track. We are excited to have Strider on board as a National Series sponsor and look forward to having Strider races at our events.”

Ryan McFarland, founder of Strider Sports International, says, “We think USA BMX is the perfect fit for our Strider World Cup races. After witnessing the passion and camaraderie exhibited by BMX racers at the Grand Nationals last month, I am honored to bring Strider into the USA BMX family. We have the same enthusiasm for racing at Strider and can’t wait to share the Strider experience all season long!”

Check out Strider’s YouTube page to see the little groms racing their hearts out at the Grand Nationals.

About the Strider World Cup™
The Strider Cup™ and Strider World Cup™ events are play experiences designed to let toddlers and young kids age 18 months to five years old explore the world on two wheels. Whether it is test riding a Strider™ No-Pedal Bike for the first time or racing Striders on a dirt track with other toddlers, Strider World Cup™ events have something for every family interested in giving their child a head start. Balance, coordination, and confidence all develop naturally when children experience group play and friendly competition on Striders. For more information, visit http://www.StriderLife.com/StriderCup.

About USA BMX
USA BMX was formed in 2011 by merging the ABA (American Bicycle Association), formed in 1977 and the National Bicycle League (NBL) formed in 1974. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, USA BMX is “The Sanctioning Body of BMX”©. USA BMX organizes BMX racing for boys, girls and adults, in the United States and Puerto Rico as well as in Canada under the name BMX Canada. With over 70,000 active members and 350 racing facilities, USA BMX is the largest promoter of action sports.

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

Tags: 2012, balance bike, Erma Miller, Greg Hill, running bike, strider, strider balance bike, Strider Cup, Strider World Cup, toddler bike, USA BMX
Posted in News and Information, Strider Cup | No Comments »

BMX Santa

Saturday, December 24th, 2011

Merry Christmas from Strider Sports International! Hope you are all having a happy holiday with family and friends. Don’t eat too much and safe travels!

If Santa rides a BMX bike his elves must ride STRIDERS!

Tags: balance bike, Merry Christmas, running bike, Santa, strider, strider balance bike, Strider Elves, toddler bike
Posted in Around the World | No Comments »

The Bendy Guys are Stealing Striders!

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

We often hear stories of siblings stealing a STRIDER, but this photo of wooden bendy guys caught in the act is a first. Hopefully they don’t get too far with this STRIDER or there is going to be a disappointed child on Christmas morning! Go check out some more antics from “The Bendy Guys” to add a smile to your day.

: His Inseam might not be big enough.

Tags: balance bike, christmas, Humor, Merry Christmas, ride it like it's stolen, running bike, strider, the bendy guys, toddler bike
Posted in Parents are Talking | No Comments »

Back To The BMX Roots

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Here is some fun vintage BMX footage for Wednesday to get you excited about the upcoming STRIDER World Cup racing season! The first race will be in Reno, NV at the Silver Dollar Nationals on Jan. 13-15.We’ll be at a total 31 USA BMX Grand National races in 2012 along with many regional races and Adventure Zone outings.

Make sure that you stay tuned to StriderLife.com for upcoming races and results throughout the season. The Regional Races are starting with two races in Florida; Jan.13th-15th and Jan 21st-22nd.

“Totally Radical!” -On Any Sunday narration

Tags: balance bike, Bruce Brown, Old School BMX, On Any Sunday, running bike, strider balance bike, Strider Cup, Strider World Cup, toddler bike, Totally Radical, USA BMX, Wednesday
Posted in Around the World, Strider Cup | No Comments »

Erma Miller Joins Team Strider Sports!

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Erma and Dave Miller

Erma Miller Joins Strider Sports As Track Program Manager
Industry Veteran to Oversee Strider World Cup Racing at USA BMX Nationals

Rapid City, SD (December 15, 2011) — Strider Sports International is pleased to announce Erma Miller as the new Track Program Manager. In her new role, she will be instrumental in developing the Strider World Cup races taking place at every USA BMX National this season. In addition, Erma will manage the Track Support Programs that will help local tracks launch Strider programs to recruit new young riders.

Prior to joining Strider, Erma Miller served as Director of Field Operations for the National Bicycle League for over twenty years. She was instrumental in bringing Strider to the NBL and helped create the Strider Cup racing series at NBL Nationals in 2011. In addition, she served vital roles for the UCI in the administration of the BMX program at the Beijing Olympic Games and the UCI BMX Supercross Series. Her vast knowledge of the BMX Racing industry makes her a perfect fit to help bring the Strider experience to BMX tracks around the world.

Ryan McFarland, founder of Strider Sports International, says, “What a career of involvement in the sport! We are very excited Erma will be developing programs for riding and racing Striders at BMX tracks. We know Strider will only enhance the family atmosphere at BMX races and tracks as it provides a way for even the youngest riders to get involved in the racing lifestyle.”

Erma adds, “I’m truly honored to become a part of the Strider family. With my grandson, I’ve seen firsthand the excitement and joy a Strider bike and Strider World Cup Racing can bring to a child. Witnessing parents light up with pride when their youngsters race is what I love most about the program. I look forward to bringing that experience to other children and parents at tracks and races around the country!”

Special thanks to our new partner, USA BMX (http://www.usabmx.com).

Tags: balance bike, Erma Miller, NBL, running bike, strider balance bike, Strider Cup, Strider Sports International, Strider World Cup, toddler bike, Track Program Manager, USA BMX, Welcome
Posted in News and Information, Our Passionate Staff | No Comments »