Little Rider Co Featured Partner - Meet ‘The Bike Club’
Teaching your child to ride a bike and seeing them whizzing along is a proud moment for any parent. However, the barrier many face when kitting out their child with a new high-quality bike is knowing which bike to choose – not to mention the upfront cost. The expense is particularly painful when parents know that the bike they purchase for their little one today will only last them a year or so, before it is outgrown…
Many parents end up compromising on size and quality when buying kids bikes – and unfortunately, this often means kids end up have a less enjoyable experience of cycling, too.
Step in the Bike Club. Founded by James Symes and Alexandra Rico-Lloyd, young parents from London, this kids bike subscription service provides a solution – enabling families to exchange their children’s bikes as they grow (from just £4.99 a month).
Since these monthly subscriptions were made available in late 2016, over 36,000 people around the UK have signed up to the Bike Club community, and are enjoying fun family bike rides.
The concept is simple. Parents make monthly payments in return for the long-term loan of a premium kid’s bike from the best brands (including Frog, Forme, Squish & Strider).
You pick the perfect-sized bike for your child and when they’ve outgrown it – simply exchange it for the next size up.
You can also choose between brand-new or refurbished preloved bikes (‘reBikes’) – so it’s sustainable, too. Plus, you’ll never have outgrown bikes filling up your shed again, have to go through the hassle of selling the old bike online, or contribute to landfill. Win, win!
Prices start at £4.99 a month for a balance bike with a range of models and sizes available in stock for quick delivery.
To learn more about the Bike Club visit their website: www.thebikeclub.co.uk
The Bike Club celebrate their members’ achievements regularly - in a blog series entitled #LittleRevolutions. It's amazing to see what these children can accomplish on their lightweight bikes - with each revolution of their wheels, they’re changing their own worlds!
"Oliver got his new bike from you for his 5th birthday. He used it to finish his 100 miles in 1 month in aid of Prostate Cancer UK - raising £675! He absolutely loves it - thank you."
Oliver's mum, Amy McK.
1. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT CYCLING?
"I love cycling with Mummy and getting my strength up"
2. NOW YOU'RE OFFICIALLY A BIKE CLUB SUPERHERO, WHAT'S YOUR SUPERHERO NAME GOING TO BE?
"Speedy Flash"
3. WHAT'S THE BEST BREAKFAST TO EAT TO MAKE YOU GO REALLY FAST ON YOUR BIKE?
"Hmm... croissants"
"Phew, what a day! So proud. Rachel raised over £900 to fund a bike and scooter shed at her school. 27 miles ridden. No punctures! Only 1 almost accident! Many ice creams consumed! Thanks for both your sponsor and making top bikes accessible to all."
Rachel's dad, Dan R.
1. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT CYCLING?
"You don't use as much petrol and you don't burn fossil fuels, which is better for the environment. You get exercise and you can go to lots of different places."
2. NOW YOU'RE OFFICIALLY A BIKE CLUB SUPERHERO, WHAT'S YOUR SUPERHERO NAME GOING TO BE?
"Ice Cream Unicorn Girl"!
3. WHAT'S THE BEST BREAKFAST TO EAT TO MAKE YOU GO REALLY FAST ON YOUR BIKE?
"I love to have waffles or pancakes with strawberries and maple syrup!"
"Finlay exchanged his bike for the next size up, just a week before his village's cycling challenge. For his age group (under-8's), Finlay was required to complete 1km, but he was not content with that! He continued to ride until he had completed the full 50km hilly adult’s course, adding an extra 2km to cycle home and complete a victory lap of his street at the end."Finlay's dad, Ben G.
1. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT CYCLING?
"I love the challenges. They are really fun and I love doing things that I think I can’t do."
2. NOW YOU'RE OFFICIALLY A BIKE CLUB SUPERHERO, WHAT'S YOUR SUPERHERO NAME GOING TO BE?
"I will pick TrailBoy. My superhero power would be being able to do backflips!"
3. WHAT'S THE BEST BREAKFAST TO EAT TO MAKE YOU GO REALLY FAST ON YOUR BIKE?
"My best breakfast is Weetabix and yoghurt mixed in!"
Want to connect with other Little Rider families?
The Little Rider Co Army will be more than happy to help – Jump into the Facebook group today and ask for recommendations, the community is here to help.
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