Swansea Nursery Wins Balance Bike Package

30 Aug

Swansea Nursery Wins Balance Bike Package: How Cycle Champs supports early childhood wellbeing with balance bikes for nurseries and schools.

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—a Swansea nursery has officially won our Balance Bike Package, thanks to the amazing support of their local community. In our recent Cycle Champs competition, Cylch Parc Y Werin received an incredible 316 votes, securing first place and the chance to bring brand-new balance bikes into their early years setting. This victory highlights how strongly families, staff, and supporters believe in the power of cycling for children’s development.

One nursery staff member told us: “The children are buzzing with excitement. We know these bikes will help them grow in confidence and coordination every single day.” Another added: “We can’t wait to set up balance bike sessions. It’s not just about cycling—it’s about teamwork, resilience, and fun.”

This milestone doesn’t just celebrate one nursery’s success; it marks a growing movement across Wales and the UK, where nurseries and schools are recognising the huge role balance bikes can play in shaping healthy, active futures for children.

Why Balance Bikes Matter for Young Children

1. Faster, Smarter Learning to Cycle

Research shows that children learning with a balance bike develop cycling independence significantly faster—up to 92% of children learned to ride within two sessions of 60 minutes, compared to 44% using stabilisers (mdpi.com).
On average, balance bike users learn to cycle 1.8 years earlier than those who start on bikes with stabilisers (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).

2. Boosted Physical Development & Wellbeing

Balance bikes encourage active play, building core strength, coordination, motor competence, and even social and emotional skills (eyalliance.org.uk, cbsnews.com). Children who learn to cycle earlier are more likely to enjoy better cardiorespiratory health and maintain healthier weight through primary school (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).

3. Valuable in Nurseries & Primary Settings

In a UK study of nurseries, staff highlighted how cycling activities improved spatial awareness, confidence, teamwork, and communication skills (activematters.org). Surprisingly, only 30% of nurseries offered bike-lending schemes, though many saw the benefits and wanted to expand access.

4. Inclusive & Accessible

Balance bikes also benefit children with intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD), supporting balance, inclusion, and independence (sonj.org).

Introducing Cycle Champs’ School & Nursery Sponsorship Opportunities

At Cycle Champs, we’re passionate about empowering schools and nurseries to introduce balance bikes into their curricula. Our tailored Balance Bike Packages include durable, adjustable bikes perfect for group settings.

Learn more about our Business Sponsorship Opportunities or Register Your School to join the movement.