One of the many important milestones we celebrate with our children is when they learn to ride a bike without training wheels. This photo essay follows a 5-year-old as the training wheels are taken off his bike and he learns to ride a two-wheeler.
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Get Ready… Before my husband, Aaron, took the training wheels off 5-year-old Kaspar’s bike, he offered our son reassurance. Kaspar wanted to help. The fact that he got to use daddy’s tools distracted him from any apprehension he may have felt. |
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 Get Set… Aaron gives Kaspar critical last-minute advice—how to stop! |
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This is what Kaspar calls his “cool bike picture.” He got this Hot Wheels bike the previous Christmas, and has been anxious to try it out “for real” ever since.
 A Little Moral Support Aaron whispered “Okay, here we go!” as Kaspar got his balance. I adore this shot. I was more nervous than he was, that’s for sure! |
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1, 2, 3, Go! In a flash, Kaspar was off, and Aaron was, well, running! Aaron told me later how exciting this ‘wow’ moment was, but also bittersweet. How could it be that our baby boy was riding a big-kid bike?! |
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Again! Once he got started, Kaspar didn’t want to stop. He rode up and down our street over and over. The beautiful early spring weather added to our joy. And Aaron really got a workout!
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Victorious Finally tired enough to go in, Kaspar poses for one last photo. Afternoon bike-riding mission: accomplished!
