Getting training wheels taken off a bicycle is often regarded as a rite of passage for youngsters learning to ride a bike — but some kids are skipping the step altogether by using balance bikes.

Leaving training wheels behind and learning to ride a real bike is a huge, important rite of passage for most kids—but it can also still be scary. What if they crash? What if they fall off? Thankfully ...

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