Feb 23rd 2026
Will Winter End? Your Guide to Riding No Matter the Weather
A chilly or rainy day doesn’t have to mean screen time — find out how your little rider can enjoy their Strider in any weather!
Planning outdoor activities in the winter and spring can be a challenge, especially in areas where cold, snowy days are mixed with days full of sunshine and warm temperatures. With Strider, any forecast is an invitation to play, whether that means strapping some skis to the bike, or turning the living room into a workshop to teach kids valuable information about bike maintenance.
Winter Riding
Embracing the Cold
When the air is chilly and the ground is free of snow and ice, it’s a great time to bundle up, grab your Strider, and head out to the sidewalks and parks. Winter riding isn’t about pretending that it’s warm — it’s about showing little riders that the adventure doesn’t have to stop when the summer season ends.
Winter rides are the perfect time for kids to learn how to layer clothes, and how movement can keep them warm in colder conditions. This is the time of year to let them experiment with different layers, jackets, and accessories to find what’s comfortable. With some help from grown-ups (that’s you!), this exercise teaches children to observe how they feel and adjust accordingly.
Riding in cooler weather also shows kids that they don’t have to wait for the perfect conditions to try new things — a valuable lesson that they’ll carry with them for life. They’ll learn to adapt their outlook to enjoy their activities despite circumstances beyond their control and discover exciting new things outdoors that they may not observe in warmer seasons. Have them search for icicles, animal tracks, and different items/textures like smooth stones and pinecones.
Strider Snow Skis
If the ground is snowy and you’re still hoping for adventure, you can order Strider Snow Skis that easily attach to the wheels of their Strider Balance Bike. The snow ski straps directly to the wheels of all 12” Strider bikes, as well as the 14x Convertible Bike. The straps feature a wide design that prevents wheel rotation and keeps the skis from dipping too deeply into the snow.
The skis allow your little ripper to glide through the snow on their bike, introducing a whole new way to balance and ride. With these handy accessories, kids can continue to practice their balance and coordination to stay ready for summer riding!
Adding skis to the bike gives your child an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a completely new way and shows them that they can adapt skills they’ve already built to succeed at a new activity. Strider Snow Skis provide another valuable chance for kids to learn that life changes (such as different seasons) are easily conquered with a change in perspective.
Indoor lessons
Inside activities
If the conditions outside are just too cold for comfort, Striders can be used inside with the right precautions. First, we recommend wiping the wheels down to keep the floors clean if the bike has been used outdoors. Then, you can clear a space in a room where your rider can practice more nuanced skills like making tight turns at low speeds.
Kids can also use this time to practice other skills with their bike, like getting their shoes and helmet on, turning mundane tasks into a challenging race against time. Crafty kids can spend time personalizing their bike with stickers or helping install accessories like new handlebar grips or wheels. A little bit of personalization can go a long way to help kids feel proud of their bikes and their progress!
Bike maintenance
Every avid rider knows that bike maintenance is a big part of their sport; so why not start teaching these skills young? A cold day outside can translate to a cozy maintenance day inside. Setting up a “bike shop” indoors provides cover from the cold and a chance to learn about how bikes work. We’ve even come up with a tune up/safety checklist for our 12” bikes and a tune up/safety checklist for our 14x bikes!
Lead your kiddo through a “disassembly” and cleaning of their bike by removing items like wheels to carefully clean each piece. Once everything is cleaned up, you can guide your little riders through putting the pieces back on the frame, allowing them to see how their bike functions and moves.
Though simple, bike maintenance can instill a sense of pride in owning and caring for a bike. This activity also shows young riders that taking care of their possessions will help them look and perform their best. This is yet another lesson that will stick with children as they grow older, encouraging them to take care of their belongings and develop curiosity for the things and world around them.