Cycle News Staff | September 20, 2017
Creating the Next Generation of Riders
The STACYC 12-inch and 16-inch eDrive electric balance bikes provide kids a way to learn to ride their first bicycle or motorcycle.
Ryan Ragland, co-founder and CTO of STACYC (as in stability cycle) has a vision to help develop riding skills in young riders earlier and safer than ever before:
“We’ve engineered an electric balance bike that has redefined the process of getting kids proficient on two wheels. The days of adding training wheels to a mini-moto or bicycle for the 2–5 year old are over. Our new bikes will engage kids in riding more often.
“The STACYC can be ridden in the backyard, the cul-de-sac or in the dirt – anywhere they would ride a pedal bike. Our vision is to help develop young riders earlier and safer than ever before. The seat time possible on a STACYC is the key.
“With hours of riding each week, kids begin to challenge themselves often and improve their riding almost instinctually. The skills they learn on their STACYC translate directly to bicycle and motorcycle riding, in turn giving them more confidence in their riding and better chance at pursuing a lifelong, lifestyle on two wheels.”
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Mike Dettmers, STACYC director of sales, adds that “At STACYC, we believe that we can help combat the trend that seems to be the hot topic industry-wide; The lack of new blood coming into both the motorcycle and bike industry is not something to take lightly. At STACYC we are a group of parents who are dedicated and passionate about bringing the two-wheeled lifestyle to our kids and others around the nation.
“Our goal is to bring these new riders and their parents into their local bike and motorcycle dealerships so that they can become part of a community that supports their new passion for riding.“
Here is the STACYC in action:
STACYC Launches Rider Creation Program in U.S.
The first dealers creating new riders in their local community include the following:
Malcom Smith Motorsports – Riverside, CA
Berts Mega Mall – Covina, CA
Escondido Cycle Center – Escondido, CA
Incycle Bicycles – 4 locations in Southern CA
AD Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson – Columbus, OH
WMR Competition Performance – Stuart, FL
PH Extreme – Miami, FL
Cycle Barn – Marysville, WA
Innovation Cycles – Derby, KS
Alexander Smith, General Manager – Malcom Smith Motorsports:
“New riders are vital to our longterm success at Malcolm Smith Motorsports. Our goal is to introduce the love of motorcycles at a young age. I believe STACYC will be an important partner in this mission.”
Bob Althoff, Dealer Principal – AD Farrow Co. Harley Davidson
“It is my conviction that STACYC will be the starting line for millions of new riders. It was for my 4yr old and 6yr old grandsons. They’re stoked! And so am I!”
For more information about STACYC, visit www.stacyc.com
For dealer inquiries, reach out to miked@stacyc.com
