How long should I let my kids use exercise bike?

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Frankie

We just bought a basic exercise bike because we are planning a biking vacation next August. The weather is too cold and snowy to do real biking in the winter (I'm in Alaska). How long should I let them use it each day? They are 7 and 10 years old.

Answer
Unless they use it to the point of feeling sick, if they are otherwise healthy there's no reason to make them stop.

My brother has autism and wants to ride a bike?

Isis

My little brother, who is 10 years old, is autistic and is having trouble learning how to ride a bike. I keep suggesting to my mom that we wait until he's older to teach him, when he understands more. My brother wants to learn, but he won't keep his feet placed on the pedals. And he keeps his head down as he's trying to ride. We've tried the scooter method, which didn't go to well. We've also tried letting go of him, but all he does is stop or fall. Is their any place we can take him, so someone else can train him?

Answer
There is a program for children with special needs called "lose the training wheels" which use special bikes and people who are trained for working with kids with special needs. They boast an 80% success and I've heard only positive things about them helping kids with special needs - especially those who have balance issues such as those on the spectrum.

If none of the locations are near you, you may want to contact them anyway to see if there's any plans of adding more locations or if they know of any other similar programs.

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