Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage for any kid. The furious pedaling, the scrapes, the training wheel wobble and of course, parents scampering after the unsteady rider or, worse, hunched ...

Getting training wheels taken off a bicycle is often regarded as a rite of passage for youngsters learning to ride a bike — but some kids are skipping the step altogether by using balance bikes.

Learning how to ride a bike is a treasured childhood rite of passage. Nothing compares to the joy a young rider experiences once they start rolling solo on two wheels, not to mention the newfound ...