We told him our dilemma – Boots doesn’t feel secure on her bike. She’s a bit wobbly and can’t easily reach the ground if she’s seated with her feet off the pedals. Bumps and curves add tension to her ride and take away the fun of biking. So, he made a suggestion and let her take the bike out to his large quiet parking lot for some test rides. After about 20 minutes on the bike, up/down the attached roadway, over bumps and multiple circles/curves, Boots felt much better about biking.
The key here was moving her from her 26-inch bike to this 24-inch bike. That 2 inches really made the difference for her! While there is no expectations that she will ride 30-40 minutes each day like Ruthi does. If Boots just gets more enjoyment out of whatever time she rides, it will be considered to be a success!
