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Kid riding a bike, trying to stop right on a chalk line.

Stop-on-a-dime is another game that helps develop bike handling skills.

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Select events that focus on basic bike skills. A game called "Stop on a Dime," for instance, helps kids develop the braking ability to anticipate the time and distance needed to stop at a given point.

Give each kid a score sheet and assign points for successful completion of each event. Adding an element of competition is a good thing, and helps keep the kids serious about what is being taught.

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