Strider World Cup Sprints To Tulsa, OK For USA BMX Grand Nationals

Nov. 11, 2012 - PRLog -- Strider Sports International, developer of the patented STRIDER™ No-Pedal Balance Bikes, is bringing the Strider World Cup™ to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the USA BMX Grand Nationals on Saturday, November 24th at the QuikTrip Center, 4145 East 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74114.

The season-long Strider World Cup™ series gives toddlers ages two to five the chance for friendly competition at events across the country. No prior experience needed! The Strider World Cup races are perfect for both beginners and more experienced riders alike.

The Strider World Cup motos will drop the gate at 9:30am on Saturday. The Strider main events will be held during the Saturday Night Pro Spectacular when a Strider Exhibition Lap will also be featured. The whole family can enjoy the Strider experience at the Adventure Zone the entire weekend. Toddlers can test ride their favorite Strider on the obstacle course while playing, learning, and socializing with peers on two wheels.

The Saturday Night Pro Spectacular will showcase both Strider racers and the top BMX Racing pros in the world as they battle for USA BMX Pro titles and big cash prizes. Thanksgiving weekend at the QuikTrip Center also includes bike vendors and retailers of all sorts.

USA BMX Strider memberships are available for $25 and are good for one year. The membership includes the racer’s first Strider World Cup race and a USA BMX membership card.

Strider Sports founder and CEO Ryan McFarland says, “At Strider Sports we are committed to supporting a fun, safe, and healthy lifestyle through bicycling. The USA BMX races are the perfect venue to showcase the Strider World Cup and the Strider Adventure Zone program which promote those goals. There is nothing quite like seeing a child overflow with confidence and self-esteem when they realize, ‘I did it!’ In that moment, you know they’ve found a love of cycling that will keep them fit and healthy for years to come.”

About the Strider World Cup™
The Strider Cup™ and Strider World Cup™ events are play experiences designed to let toddlers and young kids age 18 months to five years old explore the world on two wheels. Whether it is test riding a Strider™ No-Pedal Bike for the first time or racing Striders on a dirt track with other toddlers, Strider World Cup™ events have something for every family interested in giving their child a head start. Balance, coordination, and confidence all develop naturally when children experience group play and friendly competition on Striders. For more information, visit http://www.StriderLife.com.

About USA BMX
USA BMX was formed in 2011 by merging the ABA (American Bicycle Association), formed in 1977 and the National Bicycle League (NBL) formed in 1974. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, USA BMX is "The Sanctioning Body of BMX"©. USA BMX organizes BMX racing for boys, girls and adults, in the United States and Puerto Rico as well as in Canada under the name BMX Canada. With over 70,000 active members and 350 racing facilities, USA BMX is the largest promoter of action sports. For more information, visit http://www.usabmx.com.

About Strider Sports International, Inc.
Strider Sports International, Inc. designs efficient, no-pedal balance bikes that encourage toddlers to ride, learn, and explore the world on two wheels. Founded by Ryan McFarland in January 2007, Strider Sports is a company full of passionate riders of dirt, mountain, street, and road bikes. The goal of Strider Sports is to simplify a bike to its essence, so that proper size, lightweight and simplicity combine to eliminate any fear of riding and instill confidence in young new riders. The patented STRIDER™ No-Pedal Bike is now distributed in over 35 countries. To learn more and to find a retailer in your area, visit http://www.StriderSports.com.

About Strider™ No-Pedal Bikes
If your toddler can walk, your toddler can rider a STRIDER™. STRIDER No-Pedal Balance Bikes were developed specifically to help toddlers and young children learn balance and coordination BEFORE pedaling. The simple, no-pedal design allows toddlers to learn to ride on two wheels, avoiding tricycle tip-overs and training wheel wobbles, and instilling considerable confidence and stellar bike handling skills sure to last a lifetime.  Strider No-Pedal Balance Bikes encourage the development of spatial awareness, balance and basic motor skills so that all children can reach their maximum riding potential faster, better and safer. Available at http://www.StriderSports.com.