walking bikes

Go grease lightning! Mini biker dude Kingston Rossdale was spotted rolling the trendy Skuut down the sidewalk of an LA park yesterday.

Called a loopfiet, the walking bikes teach children to maneuver a bike’s frame using the power of their own feet. A child sits on the frame and moves his or her feet in a running motion to get the bike to go. In doing so, the wee ones develop balance, steering, and coordination.

The walking bike phenomenon has been big in the US for the past year. Though several brands are popular, Skuut ($82 on Amazon) is one of the most prominent. Made in Marin County, CA, out of solid wood, the Skuut has an adjustable padded cotton seat, inflated rubber tires, and only weighs 10.5 pounds, so it is portable. If you're looking for more pimped out wheels, consider the Wishbone bike or one of the models below.

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Running bikes, long popular in Europe, have become all the rage on this side of the pond with their wooden frames, low seats and ability to instill balance in their users. One of the latest versions to hit the stores is the Wishbone Bike ($250), a three-in-one unit that converts from a scooter, to a first running bike and eventually to a full size running bike for older children. With its three positions, the bikes are designed to take kids from toddlers to kindergarten. Designed by an Australian stay-at-home dad who was taken by the running bikes he saw while visiting Central Park, the bike isn't only pretty to look at, it is Eco-friendly as well. Made from sustainably managed woods, its wheels are manufactured from 60 percent post-consumer recycled plastic.