Well done!

[ScotiaLass]

My lad is 13. As well as autism he has dyspraxia (balance issues) and only learned to ride a bike last year as he freaked out every time we tried before that
Yesterday he wanted to take part in the cycle challenge event that I was volunteering at, so his dad brought him along.
I was busy, but seen him go around the circuit a few times...he looked a bit wobbly but seemed to be enjoying himself!
Anyway, I didn't know the distance, but worked out today that he covered a fantastic, 4 miles!!
He's really looking forward to taking his own bike on holiday now.
I'm going to take him out for a few short rides before we go...I can't take him anywhere near a road (far too dangerous!!) but I've got somewhere in mind that he can practice safely
I think he did really well....could be another companion for me in a few months!

 

[smokeysmoo]

 

[welsh dragon]

My lad is 13. As well as autism he has dyspraxia (balance issues) and only learned to ride a bike last year as he freaked out every time we tried before that
Yesterday he wanted to take part in the cycle challenge event that I was volunteering at, so his dad brought him along.
I was busy, but seen him go around the circuit a few times...he looked a bit wobbly but seemed to be enjoying himself!
Anyway, I didn't know the distance, but worked out today that he covered a fantastic, 4 miles!!
He's really looking forward to taking his own bike on holiday now.
I'm going to take him out for a few short rides before we go...I can't take him anywhere near a road (far too dangerous!!) but I've got somewhere in mind that he can practice safely
I think he did really well....could be another companion for me in a few months!

Many congratulations to your son scotialass. What a great achievement. You must be very proud of him.

 

[roadrash]

Well done to the young man , and may we wish him (and you)many more happy miles

 

[MikeW-71]

Woohoo!

 

[stephec]

Is he aware of how proud of himself he should be as well?

 

[ScotiaLass]

Is he aware of how proud of himself he should be as well?

No, he's too busy complaining about his sore bum!

 

[Paul139]

Well done

 

[MikeG]

Cool, SL Dispraxia makes riding a bike difficult, so good on him.

 

[ScotiaLass]

Cool, SL Dispraxia makes riding a bike difficult, so good on him.

Oh how I know that! I have it too

 

[gavroche]

Great result. With a mum like you, his motivation should remain and lead him to higher mileage.

 

[ScotiaLass]

Thank you gavroche
It was funny yesterday...I went on one of the guided rides so I could take photos.
As per, I banged my shins against my pedals and shredded my right shin.
It didn't bother me at all, as I do it all the time but I didn't notice the streak of blood down my leg.
By the time the 4th person had pointed out 'Oooh, you're bleeding!' I was fed up being told, so went to the First Aid tent and got them to clean me up
The joys of Dyspraxia - won't stop me riding (or falling off) though!

 

[raleighnut]

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Go ScotiaLad!

 

[stephec]

No, he's too busy complaining about his sore bum!

A teenage lad moaning about something, who'd have thought it.

Is he looking forward to getting out again?