Rapid City, S.D. (August 30, 2018) – Strider Bikes, known for activating one-of-a-kind bike events for pint-sized riders with the global Strider Cup race series, has announced a new recreational event, the Strider Discovery Ride. Discovery Rides offer Strider families across the ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. (August 28, 2018) – Strider Bikes, the world’s global leader in teaching children to ride beginning at 6 months, announced the newest addition to the Strider 12 lineup, the carbon Strider 12 ST-R Balance Bike. With a racing-inspired design, the Strider 12 ST-R ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. (August 14, 2018) – In front of an audience of over 1,000 attendees of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame Breakfast, a passionate Ryan McFarland, founder and chief enthusiast officer of Strider Bikes, presented the 2018 Strider Inspiration Award to high ...read more
Hundreds of families cheered on children 6 years old and younger as they raced balance bikes “Fred Flintstone-style” in the Strider Cup World Championship, dubbed the “Toddler Tour de France” on July 21 in Boulder, Colorado. Thailand and Malaysia took home one title each and ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. (June 26, 2018) — Hundreds of enthusiastic toddlers from around the globe – some still in diapers, will ride in family-friendly bike races and play experiences at the Strider Cup World Championship, July 20-21, at Central Park & Civic Area in Boulder, Colorado. ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. (June 19, 2018) – Every spring, Google Search sees a spike in one search phrase, “Best first bike.” Strider Bikes is proud to be the top-rated “Best First Bike” featured in Google’s results. But this ranking doesn’t come easy. “The retail landscape is continually ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. (June 16, 2018) — Hundreds of families cheered on children 6 years old and younger as they raced balance bikes “Fred Flint stone-style” in the Strider Cup race June 16 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. Over 140 racers from 14 states and ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. (May 29, 2018) — Hundreds of enthusiastic toddlers – some still in diapers – from throughout North Carolina and as far away as California and Ontario, will ride in family-friendly bike races and play experiences at the Strider Cup, June 16, at the NASCAR Hall of ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. (May 8, 2018) — Hundreds of cute, enthusiastic toddlers – some still in diapers – from throughout Ohio and as far away as Texas, will participate in family-friendly bike races and play experiences at the Strider Cup race, May 26, in Public Square in Downtown ...read more
Rapid City, SD (May 5, 2018) — More than 250 tykes took part in the Strider Cup Race on May 5 at Sundance Square in Fort Worth, Texas, to kick off National Bike Month. Children ages six years old and under rode the balance bikes along the 400-foot plus journey over ramps, tires ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. - April 19, 2018 Hundreds of the cutest, most enthusiastic toddlers – some still in diapers – from throughout Texas and as far away as Costa Rica, will participate in family-friendly bike races and play experiences at the Strider Cup race, May 5, in Sundance ...read more
Rapid City, SD - February 27, 2018 Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s balance bikes, is pleased to announce the dates and locations for its United States 2018 Strider Cup races, part of the international Strider Bike racing series for ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. - February 15, 2018 Strider Sports International, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s balance bikes, renewed Prevish Marketing for a fourth year due to the agency's extensive public relations skills, strategic marketing expertise and a ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. - February 7, 2018 Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s balance bikes, is pleased to announce the dates and locations for its United States 2018 Strider Cup races, part of the international Strider Bike racing series for ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. - Jan. 27, 2018 Strider Sports Int’l., Inc., the world’s premier balance bike manufacturer is gearing up for the 2018 racing season. As Strider Bikes help teach more children how to ride, Strider Cup races continue to grow in popularity around the globe. The ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. - January 25, 2018 Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s balance bikes, is pleased to announce the dates and locations for its United States 2018 Strider Cup races, part of the international Strider Bike racing series for ...read more
Rapid City, S.D. - January 24, 2018 Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s balance bikes, is pleased to announce the dates and locations for its United States 2018 Strider Cup races, part of the international Strider Bike racing series for ...read more
2-in-1 Model Features Easy-Ride Pedal Kit Rapid City, S.D. (Oct. 16, 2017) Strider Sports Int’l., Inc., the world’s premier balance bike manufacturer is ecstatic about their newest product launch: the Strider 14x Sport Balance Bike. This is a game-changer when it comes to ...read more
Cutest Race in the World Features 2-5 Year Olds Racing Balance Bikes Rapid City, South Dakota (Sept. 12, 2017) Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s balance bikes, is pleased to announce the dates and locations for its 2018 Strider Cup, a ...read more
Nearly 400 Racers from 15 countries Rapid City, S.D. -- June 24, 2017 As the Tour de France ends, the next generation of cycling pros from around the world competed in the country’s cutest sport – toddler balance bike racing. Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and ...read more
Rapid City, SD (July 12, 2017) — More than 74 million kids in the U.S. ride bicycles. Unfortunately, some children never experience the joy and independence of riding a bike. To inspire a love for riding in all children, Strider recently formed the Strider Education Foundation, ...read more
Chick-fil-A Intermountain LDS Hospital and Competitive Cyclist also supporting event Rapid CIty, S.D. - June 30, 2017 Dannon has signed on as the Title Sponsor for the 2017 Strider World Championship. The seventh annual event will be held in Salt Lake City, July 21-22. A ...read more
All eyes on Japanese Phenoms Rapid City, S.D. -- June 29, 2017 Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, is welcoming hundreds of balance bike racing toddlers – some still in diapers – to the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake ...read more
Governor Pete Ricketts Declares Kids Bike & Smile Day Rapid City, S.D. - June 12, 2017 Strider Sports, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, welcomed future Tour de France riders to the Strider Cup Race Presented by Raising Cane's ...read more
Rapid City, SD (May 31, 2017) — A feature story and video in The Wall Street Journal declares Balance Bikes: The End of Training Wheels. Writer Jason Gay attended the Strider Cup Race in Fort Worth, writing in Welcome to the Tour de France of Toddler Racing: “Training wheels have ...read more
Governor Pete Ricketts Declares Kids Bike & Smile Day Mayor Chris Beutler Declares Youth Cycling Day Rapid City, SD (May 25, 2017)—Strider Sports, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, is welcoming balance bike racing toddlers, some ...read more
Rapid City, SD (May 6, 2017) — Governor Greg Abbott declared May 6 as Youth Cycling Day in honor of today’s Strider Cup Race Presented by Dannon at Sundance Square in Fort Worth, Texas. May is also National Bike Month. Strider Sports, the world’s leading manufacturer and ...read more
It’s National Bike Month and Strider Bikes Still Trump Tricycles 10 years & 1.6 Million Bikes Sold; S.D. Gov Proclaims May 9 World Strider Day Rapid City, S.D. (May 1, 2017) — May is National Bike Month, and since 2007, Strider Balance Bikes have trumped tricycles as the best ...read more
Texas Governor declares Youth Cycling Day and Fort Worth Mayor to Give Little Riders Tips Rapid City, SD (April 19, 2017) — Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, is welcoming balance bike racing toddlers, some still in ...read more
Rapid City, SD (April 5, 2017)—The Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers® franchise in Lincoln, Nebraska, is teaming up with Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, to give away 50 Strider Bikes and helmets to local youth. ...read more
Rapid City, SD (March 22, 2017) — Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, is pleased to announce it is participating in The Color Run in Dallas, Texas, March 25, with a Strider Adventure Zone for toddlers. The Strider ...read more
Rapid City, SD (March 14, 2017) — Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, is pleased to announce it is the official sponsor of the Children’s Area for eight of the 2017 American Flat Track Race races this season. The ...read more
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, March 6, 2017 – The Five-Star Acqualina Resort & Spa enhances its family club of specialized offerings and introduces the new Strider Adventure Zone, a thrilling activity for children ages 18 months to 5 years old where they will learn balance and ...read more
Rapid City, SD (February 9, 2017) — More than 74 million kids in the U.S. ride bicycles. Unfortunately, some children with special needs never experience the joy and independence of riding a bike. For the fourth year, Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer ...read more
Rapid City, SD (November 17, 2016) — Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, is pleased to announce the dates and locations for its 2017Strider Cup, a national Strider Bike racing series for toddlers and children. These ...read more
Rapid City, SD (November 15, 2016) — Strider Sports International, Inc., the world’s premier manufacturer and marketer of no-pedal balance bikes for kids ages 18 months to 5 years old, is pleased to announce the launch of its Realtree Strider 12 Custom Balance Bike in response ...read more
Rapid City, SD (September 28, 2016) — Strider Sports Int’l., Inc, the world’s premier no-pedal balance bike manufacturer, will host a Toddler Ride and Play Area at the Rushmore Mall (2200 North Maple Ave.) in Rapid City, South Dakota on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month ...read more
Rapid City, SD (September 13, 2016) — South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard recognized Strider Sports Int’l., Inc., the world’s premier manufacturer and marketer of no-pedal balance bikes, with the Distinguished Service Award for its contributions to the rehabilitation and ...read more
Rapid City, SD (August 22, 2016) — Strider Sports Int’l., Inc., the world’s premier manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, has identified an even younger group of potential bike riders – toddlers, ages 12-24 months, just learning to stand and walk. ...read more
Japanese Toddlers Sweep Strider Cup World Championship in San Francisco Rapid City, SD (July 31, 2016) — Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, brought the Strider Cup World Championship presented by FedEx to California ...read more
Rapid City, SD (July 11, 2016) — Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, brought the Strider Cup Race presented by Toyota to Spokane for the first time ever. More than 180 participated in the races held at Riverfront Park ...read more
Rapid City, SD (July 6, 2016) — Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, is welcoming hundreds of balance bike racing toddlers – some still in diapers – to Pier 35 in San Francisco, July 29-30, for the 6th Annual 2016 ...read more
Rapid City, SD (June 25, 2016) — Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, returned to Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City today for its 2016 Strider Cup Series with the Strider Cup Race presented by Intermountain LDS Hospital. ...read more
Rapid City, SD (June 7, 2016) — Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, is returning to Pioneer Park for its 2016 Strider Cup Series with the Strider Cup Race presented by Intermountain LDS Hospital on June 25 in Salt ...read more
Rapid City, SD (June 6, 2016) — To encourage kids as young as 18 months old to get excited about riding a bike, CamelBak, the global leader in personal hydration, is teaming up with Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, ...read more
Rapid City, SD (May 17, 2016) — Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, is kicking off its 2016 Strider Cup Series with the Strider Cup Race presented by Raising Cane's on June 11 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Many of the ...read more
Strider Bikes Introduces New Purple 16” Strider Balance Bike Rapid City, SD (May 11, 2016) — Strider Sports Intl., Inc., the world’s premier manufacturer and marketer of children’s No-Pedal Balance Bikes, has added purple to its lineup of 16” Strider Balance Bikes for riders ...read more
Rapid City, SD (May 4, 2016) — Stoel Rives LLP, a business law firm in Salt Lake City, is teaming up with Strider Bikes, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, to give away 120 Strider Bikes to local youth. Employees at Stoel Rives ...read more
Strider Brings Fun for Kids to Tribeca Family Festival Strider Adventure Zone to Teach Riding Skills to Kids 2 to 5 Years Old Rapid City, SD (April 19, 2016) — They aren’t very big, but they are fast, mighty, and a force to be reckoned with: toddler-aged Strider® Bike riders. ...read more
Rapid City, SD (April 12, 2016) — The country may not be quite ready for Toddler Triathlons, but kids as young as 18 months can learn to ride a bike and have fun at this month’s Major League Triathlon (MLT) event kicking off in Temple, Texas. Thanks to Strider, the leader in ...read more