Daniel's Bike Riding Journey
Breaking Boundaries: Daniel's Journey to Riding
Hey there! When Daniel’s parents asked if we could help their son with Down syndrome ride a bike, they had a sweet dream—family rides with all their kids. We couldn’t promise it’d be a snap, but wow, did Daniel surprise us! With our step-by-step method, taken at his own pace, he tackled balance with a grit that lit up everyone around him. The day he pedaled off on his own? Pure joy—tears, cheers, the works! Daniel didn’t just make those family rides happen; he kicked open the door as our first Down syndrome success story, showing our way works for all kinds of riders. Now, dozens of kids with Down syndrome are zooming along, thanks to the trail he blazed. Daniel’s win proves it: focus on what kids can do, and the possibilities are endless!
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An Air Conditioned Gym to Start
Simple progression lead to success.
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Push Around Cones
Getting Encouragement from Dad and Little Bit Bigger
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Another Success Break
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We Practiced Our Balancing at the Park
And then need a short break.
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Putting the Pedals back On
Smiles all around
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Riding!!!
Notice it is only an 8 ft path way and he did great.
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Celebrating Together After the First Ride
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Lots of Riding Pics
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Little Bit Bigger - Putting on the Pedals
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We Rode for Over an Hour and It Was Getting Dark