Son wants to be "bike racer"

[AZSpinner]

And here I thought I'd get blasted for even suggesting SPDs or toe cages! Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to check out the Powergrip Straps. He gets really frustrated when he has to stop pedalling to get his feet back on the pedals. I'm just concerned about him falling and being attached to his bike. I've fallen while attached to my bike...but that's another story.

He really is getting pretty quick. I can no longer walk beside him. He told me that I should get out my fast red bike and ride with him. He said he'd go slowly so that I could keep up.

He did point out this morning on his training ride (that's what he called it!!!) that his new bike doesn't have a "dinger," so I think I'll have to get him a "dinger" and maybe a water bottle/cage if I can figure out a place to attach it. He also said that he has a fast motor?! Where does he get this stuff?! I asked him if he's been reading a bike forum on the computer. He said, "No. I just play Elmo games."

[Jones]

AZ,
If your son really wants to race or you really want him to race you can always look into BMX racing. I have seen kids as young as 4 at the local BMX track and they always look like they are having fun. I think it requires a lot of equipment; full face helmet, elbow and knee/shin guards but clipless pedals are not required.
Jones