Fox Cycling Upminster

30/01/2026

Avoid this this common mistake most parents make! 😮

As a parent - I KNOW it’s so tempting to hold the bike or hold your child to stop them falling 😬

But this actually makes it so much harder for them to find their core balance. If their balance is brilliant on a balance bike, they CAN find it on a pedal bike too.

Try this instead: Place a hand on the small of your child’s back to steady them (grab a handful of their top if needed). Give a gentle push to help get them going, then give minimal input into them finding their balance by continuing to keep your hand at their back. Gradually reduce your support until you’re just giving light nudges.

OR, if you’d rather keep things fun, fast, and stress-free—book a 1:1 cycling session with us and let us do the hard work for you! 😉

ParentTips

26/01/2026

Check out our updated website, we love it 🥰 🦊

Fox Cycling has a brand new website! Finding the right session for your child has never been easier.

From first wobbles to confident pedalling.

Check it out at www.foxcycling.co.uk and tell us what you think. What’s your favourite part of the site? I want to hear from you!

17/01/2026

Forks and brakes aren’t ambidextrous 🫣

Make sure yours are facing the right way! Here’s Mr Fox to talk you through it.

👉🏼 Follow us for more top tips on kids bikes and all things cycling!!

15/01/2026

Sooo many smiles this week at CycleTots!!

Little ones learn to balance, stride and glide on balance bikes - all through super fun games they absolutely love 🎉

No pedals. No pressure. Just fun, movement and growing confidence 🤩

👉🏼 Come play, learn and have fun with us at CycleTots. Book 3 tasters for £20 at foxcycling.co.uk

14/01/2026

Are you sure your child’s balance bike set up correctly?? Watch this and find out....! 👀 🚲

👉🏻 Want a fun balance bike class for your little one? Give CycleTots a go! CycleTots is it group balance bike class for little ones.

Jump onto foxcycling.co.uk to book 3 tasters for £20! Or message us to find out more.

13/01/2026

Flying on a balance bike?? 🙌🏼 That means your little one is physically ready for pedals... But cycling also needs a certain amount of brain development as well 🧠💡

Pedalling forwards, looking ahead AND keeping their feet on the pedals all at the same time, is a big ask if you’re under the age of 4.5 years - and that’s totally ok!

That’s why we offer a Pedal Ready Assessment 🎉 Fun challenges, zero pressure and a clear idea of whether your little one is ready to roll 🚲 💨

🗓️ Book online at foxcycling.co.uk and let’s find out together!

PS: It’s not just little ones. A Pedal Ready Assessment is also perfect for older children who’ve never used a balance bike - we’ll check if they’re PHYSICALLY ready to learn to cycle 🚲🧡

10/01/2026

Our new CycleTots group balance bike classes start at on 17th January.

This a fun class for 2-5 year olds to learn the core balance skills required for cycling and other sports.

Our £20 trial get you 3 consecutive Saturdays with the use of a balance bike and a helmet if you need one.

09/01/2026

Some great advice from Mr Fox

09/01/2026

✨🚲 “Fox Cycling work magic!” 🚲✨

We LOVE this one 🧡

After struggling for ages, this little rider went from wobbly to confidently cycling in just one hour 😲🙌

From booking to riding, feeling encouraged and supported is exactly what we’re all about.

Huge thanks for the lovely words… and for trusting us with such a big milestone! 💛
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend (their words, not ours 😉)

03/01/2026

Learn to ride in an hour with a 1-2-1 CycleKids session

01/01/2026

2026 Brings a fresh new location for CycleTots and CycleKids

Starts 17th January

At Fox Cycling, we’re passionate about teaching children to cycle in a fun, fast and stress-free way!

https://foxcycling.co.uk/cycletots-balance-bike-classes/upminster/

https://foxcycling.co.uk/cyclekids-bike-lessons-for-kids/upminster/

01/12/2025

Learn to Cycle in a stress free environment with and access cost effective lightweight child specific bikes with