125 Bikes. One mission: More Kids Riding. If you bought a bike from us in November, thank you.  Because of your support, 125 balance bikes have been donated to nurseries, schools, charities and community organisations across the UK, getting kids...

Start Early. Go Further.  Children learn fast. Faster than we often realise.  The first few years are packed with development. Balance, coordination, confidence and spatial awareness are all taking shape long before most children ever pedal a bike. That’s why those early opportunities to...

Light often gets associated with fragility. Not here.  In fact, judging a bike by weight alone misses the point entirely. A poorly made “light” bike can feel unstable, flimsy, and even unsafe. What really matters is finding the right balance...

Riding trails shouldn’t feel like a leap for young riders - it should feel like the natural next step. But too often, kids’ bikes just aren’t built for off-road terrain. Many come with upright, twitchy geometry, low-quality components, and narrow...

With longer days on their way, it’s almost time for after-school rides, weekend family adventures, and kids racing along with big smiles again. Before the first big ride of the season, let’s make sure those bikes are ready to roll....

Have you been out riding? Bike needing some TLC? Cleaning your bike is vital to keep it running smoothly long term. We've put together some tips to keep you on the right cleaning track.  Dos:- Make your clean a routine....

Now John Lewis has released their Christmas ad, the run up to the festive season has begun. Each one of our bikes sold in the UK is individually checked by our technicians to ensure they are built to spec. This...

From the mountains and lochs of hometown Fort William to adventures across the world, Early Rider ambassador Hannah Barnes lives and breathes the outdoors. Mum of two and accomplished Mountain Bike racer Hannah brings a refreshingly grounded approach to family...

On a pedal bike, saddle height is not a detail. It determines whether a child feels stable or unsettled, powerful or frantic.What often gets labelled as a “confidence issue” is usually mechanical. Saddle too low or too high - both...

  Introducing Our New Patagonia Technical Kids Apparel Range: A Partnership Rooted in Shared Values  At Early Rider, we’ve always believed that adventure is best started early. Our mission to inspire children to connect with the world around them, through...

If you don't know them, then you have to check them out. If you do, then you'll know why we were so super stoked to work with them. Bucket list stuff. (Couldn't help ourselves with the splash of colour...did we...