Do you remember the few seconds in which you learned to cycle, wind in your hair ... look at me, aren't I clever?

Sadly, learning to ride is sometimes a battleground with mum and dad, and some children are put off for life.

Stabilisers are the main problem. Don't buy them - or if you already have them, take them off the bike and throw them away!

My dad taught all his children to ride - usually without tears - using the method described here. Download Learn to Ride here.