Why Fewer Kids Ride Bikes Today — and What We’re Doing About It
August 12, 2025
Not long ago, riding bikes was a rite of passage for nearly every kid. The street was the playground, and bikes meant freedom. Today, that has changed — and not for the better. Over the past few decades, there has been a significant decline in the number of children who regularly ride bicycles. Various factors have influenced this trend, and we’re seeing the consequences across health, development, and community connection.
At All Kids Bike, we’re working to turn that around — starting in kindergarten classrooms and reaching kids of all abilities. Here’s why this matters, what’s causing the decline, and most importantly, what we’re doing to get kids back on two wheels.
