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What Am I?

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Charlie, the twisted mind behind such classics as the “Strider Temper Tantrum” and “Double Trouble”, has been welding and painting this odd looking contraptions at Strider HQ the last couple days. We’ve been a little scared thinking it was some sort of new tool to keep us from goofing off too much.

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We’ll sleep easier tonight knowing that it is an organizational rack for some of the sweet new color accessories! The Mini-saddles and Strider Ultra-light wheels are both great ways to give your Strider that customized look!

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: Accessories, Color, Mini-Saddle, strider, strider prebike, Strider Ultra-light, Sweet
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Strider Teams Up With Suncoast Charities!

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Suncoast Charities for Children team up with Strider Sports International!

From L to R: Anny Barker Schefler (Community Haven), Bonnie Jackson (Suncoast Charities), Lucy Nicandri (Suncoast Charities), Marla Doss (Community Haven), John Zolikoff (Strider), Jack Cox (Suncoast Charities), David Miller (Sarasota BMX), Erma Miller (Sarasota BMX) Children L to R: Keenan, Bella, Chance, Sierra, Nick

John Zolikoff recently paid a visit to Suncoast Charities for Children at Selby Preschool which is part of Community Haven for Adults & Children with Disabilities, Inc. Community Haven is one of 5 local non-profit agencies Suncoast Charities for Children supports. Selby Preschool specializes in its learning environment for the infants/children birth thru 5 years of age who have disabilities and special needs. For more information on Selby Prescool visit communityhaven.com.

Suncoast Charities for Children has been in Sarasota since 1986 and over the years has constructed over $14 Million worth of facilities serving local children with special needs in the Sarasota, Venice and Northport areas. These facilities include Community Haven for Adults & C’hildren with Disabilities, Inc., The Florida Center, Sarasota County Special Olympics, Loveland Center, and Oak Park School. For more info visit suncoastcharitiesforchildren.org

As we gear up for the Strider World Championships in Sarasota, We are proud to partner with a local group who does so much good in and around Sarasota. We donated 4 Striders to the children of Selby Preschool and all of the proceeds from the upcoming October 14th-16th Strider World Championship and Sarasota Kid Fest will be donated to Suncoast charities.

Tags: Community Haven, Florida, Sarasota, strider, strider prebike, Suncoast Charities, World Championship
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What’s Hot At StriderLife.com

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Just over 3 months ago we started our new social media experiment…www.StriderLife.com! We’ve had some great conversations with Parents, Grandparents and other Strider enthusiasts from all over the World (Japan, Germany, UK and Brazil just to name a few countries).

We wanted to take a few minutes and highlight one of the “Hot” threads in the forum section. If you click on the photo below you’ll be directed to some really cool custom modifications that parents are making to their kid’s Striders. There are also some top secret Strider prototypes that the gang has been working on in Striderville.

After you’ve started sharing your stories and media you can also send in for a cool FREE Strider handlebar pad!

There is also a really fun media section called Strider TV with clips from Strider riders past and present! Stride On!

Tags: Free Handlebar Pad, strider prebike, StriderLife
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Alex And His Dad Are Hitting The Trails Again!

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

About a month ago We posted a great video of Alex poaching his first Single Track with his Dad…He’s at it again! This time they’re riding at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. We can’t wait to see how Alex progresses in his trail handling skills. He’s only three and he is already taking the inside track on his Dad!

We love these videos because they are very well produced (Keep it up Ben) and they also show the versatility of the Strider. Whether you’re cruising around the neighborhood on your nightly walk, or ripping up some single track they are a perfect way to master balance, be active in the out of doors and most importantly…HAVE FUN!

Stride On Alex…Let us know when you’re riding in the 24 hours of Afton!

Tags: Alex, Cuyuna, Minnesota, Single Track, strider, strider prebike
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Strider World Cup at the Dakota Five-O Is This Weekend!

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

This Sunday, Spearfish City Park will be the sight of two epic races! The Dakota Five-O Race/Ride/Tour will take 700 riders over 50 miles of brutal Mountain Biking terrain. The Strider World Cup Race will be the toddler version of that…only non-brutal…mostly just fun…Smiles will abound unlike in the Dakota Five-O.

If you are anywhere near Spearfish, SD or you want to take a last minute road trip it will be a great time! Strider World Cup racing action, Live Music, Food and a lot of bike friendly people hanging out in a beautiful park will be just some of the highlights of the day.

STRIDER Racing showcases head-to-head STRIDER races between children ages 2 to 5. Toddlers take to the track at the Dakota Five-O on September 4^th!

Registration limited to 120 STRIDER Riders so register quickly to ensure your child’s spot!

Registration closes 30 minutes prior to EACH age group’s RACE START.

Every registered STRIDER racer will receive $29 worth of goodies PLUS the race!

Race Entry!
Team STRIDER T-Shirt!
STRIDER Handlebar Bag/Number Plate!
Souvenir STRIDER Cowbell for Mom or Dad to ring during the race!
Medals for all Participants!
Trophies for Top 3 Finishers in each age group!

Pre-registration is encouraged.

Pre-Registered Race Entry Fee is $10.00 (Register early and save $5!)
Race Entry at the Dakota Five-O is $15

Location & Start Times:

Sunday, September 4^th, 2011

Spearfish City Park, South Dakota

Age Group Race Start Times (Age group determined by YEAR BORN):

2:30 PM = 2 YO (Born 2009)

3:00 PM = 3 YO (Born 2008)

3:30 PM = 4 YO (Born 2007)

4:00 PM = 5 YO (Born 2006

Tags: balance bike, Dakota Five-O, running bike, South Dakota, Spearfish, strider, strider prebike, Strider World Cup
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Strider Tweet-O-Rama!

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Denver - August 28th, 2011!

We’ve got a big Strider World Cup race on August 28th in Downtown Denver and we need your ReTweeting help to get the word out via a Tweet-O-Rama Contest…especially if you live in Colorado!

The coolest thing about this contest, other than spreading the message to all your followers, is that when you ReTweet you’re entered in a drawing for a Bell full faced helmet (and free registration into the Strider World Cup race in Denver 8/28 if you are going to be there) so that your little Strider World Cup Racer can look like their BMX heros!

How do I enter?

1. Log in to Twitter or create a Twitter account.

2. Follow Us on Twitter @StriderPREbike

3. Retweet: “@StriderPREbike I want to win a Bell Full Face Helmet! StriderWorldCup Denver Sunday 8/28 + @USAProChallenge www.stridersports.com/usapcc“

4. Winner will be chosen on Saturday (8/27) from all who Tweet/Retweet the message.

Rules:

- Only available for those in the lower 48 states of the U.S.A. (Not that we don’t love everyone).

- Do not create multiple Twitter accounts.

- One Tweet per day will be entered into drawing.

- While we would love our affiliates, employees, distributors, family to Tweet it, you will not be included in the prize drawing.

Tags: balance bike, Denver, running bike, strider, strider prebike, Strider World Cup, Tweet-o-rama, USA Pro Cycling Challenge
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Strider World Championship & Sarasota Kid Fest October 14-16, 2011 Sarasota, Florida USA

Friday, August 19th, 2011

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Strider World Championship on Saturday, October 15th – the first toddler world championship of any kind — will feature 2, 3, 4 and 5-year-old racers from North America, Asia, Europe, and South America. If your child hasn’t qualified, you are in luck! There is a Last Chance Qualifier on Friday, October 14th to qualify for the World Championship being held the next day.

REGISTRATION & LAST CHANCE QUALIFIER

Racing Classes:
2-year-old (born in 2009)
3-year-old (born in 2008)
4-year-old (born in 2007)
5-year-old (born in 2006)

You must have raced at least one Strider Cup race this season to be qualified for the World Championship. There is a Last Chance Qualifier race on Friday, October 14th for those who need to qualify or if you simply want to get another race under your belt.

Pre-registration for both races is required. Pre-register now! (add link here)

Race entry fee:
$40 for the Championship
$15 for the Last Chance Qualifier

Race entry fee includes at least ??(two races)??? and swag TBD

Registration is limited to 200 racers.

SCHEDULE

Friday, October 14th – Last Chance Qualifier

10am to 4pm: Hotel race welcome center is open (infoboard all day/StriderLife.com)
4pm: Open-air trolley service between hotel and track begins www .SiestaTrolley .com
4pm: Gates open at track
5pm: Opening ceremony
5:30pm-8pm: BBQ
5:30pm-8pm: Practice & Qualifying races by age group
9pm: Open-air trolley service between hotel and track ends
9pm: Track gates close
(Note: Four trolleys from 4pm-6pm. Two trolleys from 6pm-9pm.)

Saturday, October 15th – Strider Cup World Championship

8am-10am: Hotel race welcome center is open (infoboard all day/StriderLife.com)
8am: Open-air trolley service between hotel and track begins
8am: Gates open at track
8:30am: Registration opens at track
9am: Open practice
9:30am: Clear the track!
10am: 2-year-old class. Rider Meeting/Heats/Feature/Trophies
11am: 3-year-old class. Rider Meeting/Heats/Feature/Trophies
12pm: Lunch / Best Trick / Adult races
1:30pm: 4-year-old class. Rider Meeting/Heats/Feature/Trophies
2:30pm: 5-year-old class. Rider Meeting/Heats/Feature/Trophies
3:30pm: Best Trick / Adult races
4pm: Closing ceremony / Group photo
6pm: Open-air trolley service between hotel and track ends
6pm: Track gates close

At the hotel:
7pm-11pm: Free childcare in ballroom. Parent social/happy hour/free time. www .elitefamilycare .com
(Note: Four trolleys from 8am-11am. Two trolleys from 11am-6pm.)
Trolley company will also run a free trolley from hotel to St. Armand’s Circle
From 7pm-12am. St. Armand’s has restaurants, bars, & shops.

Sunday, October 16th – Fun Day (or Rain Date)

At the hotel:
8am-5pm: Open play day on the beach / at the pools
11am: Striders in the Surf beach parade and play
5pm-8pm: Free poolside Luau at the hotel
7pm-11pm: Free childcare in ballroom. Parent social/happy hour/free time.
8pm: Poolside slideshow of the previous day’s event (loops every 15 minute).

TRACK INFORMATION

Sarasota BMX is the oldest continuously running BMX track in the nation. Sarasota is a favorite spot for racers around the country. Opened in 1974, it remains one of the most popular tracks in the state. Keeping with their roots as an industry leader, Sarasota BMX is the first track in the U.S. to incorporate a Strider-specific race track within their facility.

DIRECTIONS TO THE TRACK

I-75 to Exit 210, West on Fruitville Road to Tuttle Avenue. Go North on Tuttle Avenue past 12th Street. Track entrance is just past 12th Street.

Track Address: 1590 North Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237

PARTNERS

Tags: balance bike, Helmsley Sand Castle Beach Resort, JoJo, running bike, strider, strider prebike, Strider World Championship, Strider World Cup
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Bike Commuting Never Looked Cooler!

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

We weren’t able to understand the dialogue at the end of this cool video, but the amazing riding speaks for itself! If everybody commuted like this guy the world would be a much more interesting place!

Enjoy the Video, then get outside and enjoy the weekend with your Strider Rider! Maybe if they keep practicing on their Striders more people will commute like this in the not too distant future.

Tags: Bike Commute, strider, strider prebike, StriderDay, Trials
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Strider at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca!

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

The Strider World Cup racing action at the Mazda raceway Laguna Seca was amazing!

We had 30 racers show up for the big event with many others stopping by just to do some Strider test rides. We even had six of our test riders from Saturday decide to race in the Strider World Cup on Sunday after only having ridden a Strider for a couple hours!

One couple drove for 5 hours to bring their Son (Jacob) ride in the Strider World Cup. “He placed last, but we had a blast!” ~Mom

The crowd was very enthusiastic as well. We had to discourage some who were contemplating placing bets on the racers. Another fan told us that “The Strider World Cup was the best race that he’d seen all week-end”

We have to agree with all the sentiments. Thank You to all who came out, tested, raced, retweeted, etc during the Red Bull US Grand Prix!

See You Next Year!

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Tags: balance bike, Laguna Seca, Mazda Raceway, no pedal, Strider Cup, strider prebike
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Strider Family Fun Day!

Sunday, July 24th, 2011

Everybody present and accounted for!

On Saturday, the sixteenth of July, Strider Staff and Family got together for a bike ride on the Mickelson Trail in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.

An especially scenic ten mile section was chosen from over 100 available miles to ride. A great time was had by all from the youngest (Finian 9 months) to the oldest Joe “Grillmaster” McFarland (We’re not telling).

Most of the Strider riders rode for a mile or two then took a break in a pull-behind trailer or riding up front with a parent. One of the many advantages of a Strider is how light-weight they are and how easily they can be attached to a trailer or stroller!

The weather peaked in the 90′s with a nice breeze, but riding through the canyons, over bridges and even through an old railway tunnel kept it fun for all. A few of the kids got squirts from a parent’s water bottle while they were sitting in their trailers!

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