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but, not when your only 6 and little !, any tips on learning/teaching Ben to ride his bike. We've taken his stabilisers off and are now running behind him holding him up ! Great exercise but the back ache is terrible Rosie:)

Make sure they are on a soft surface:)

Thats it Rosie, you just have to see to the back ache later. it should not take him long, you let go easily and slowly. Good luck Ben. Deanna

Rosie, just curious, do your Deepings have associated, ''Market? St James,St Nicholas''? Bob

You can let go now Dad. You can let go now Dad. You can let go - oh you have. Aaaarrrggh! Happy memories Beth :)

I remember learning to ride a bike - just. My Mum and Dad did the same thing - running along holding onto back of seat, just let go when he's concentrating on going forwards - he won't even notice for a minute or two. Kaye x

Hi, My 6 year old learnt recently too...I removed her stabilisers and just let her get on with it finding her balance pushing herself along on her bike by her feet....She mastered it in no time and may I add she was very fearful when I was behind her supporting the bike as she was concentrating on me letting go not on her balance and pedaling.....Let them get on with it with no help from you only be there for supervision and praise but be prepared for a couple of little scrapes and be there to put the plaster on but not too much of a fuss....Don't forget the HELMET though.... Good luck to your little one....It will be a great achievement.. Love Susie xx

Hi Rosie, keep on running, it won't take long. Hi Bob. is your Bretton as in Peterbor' Bretton. Also know the Deepings well. Hilary x.

yep Hilary, A new age Peterborian.........LOL

Bob,Born & bred in Peterborough, before Bretton was built. Going back in Aug. & Sept. Some of our relatives in all the Deepings. Hilary.

If you goto the gaynor bear relay photo's pages; open the album, Pics from p'boro' there are a couple of shots from the air,of the Deeping St Nicholas road/railway crossing showng also the 'NEW' estate that has recently been built there is an error on one of the titles it says deeping st james. Bob

Hi all, Thanks for the tips, soz for delay in replying, Yep, I'm in Deeping St James for those who were curious and I work in Bretton, Peterborough. Lovely area the Deepings and the Estate that I work for, owns alot of land and properties around the Etton, Maxey, Ufford areas. Going to change Ben's saddle this weekend to a soft gel one, he's very little and has no bum to speak of !! Kind regards Rosie xx

aah, emergency ward ten that brings back memories - Desmond Carrington wasn't it? Ann Glos