A Boy and his Bike

While taking our evening walk on Thursday, we noticed that Enoch's front wheel on his Big Wheel was significantly veering to the left. Half way through our walk, the entire front section of his bike had broken off; the plastic cracked and it permanently damaged. After we got home, we discreetly put the bike in the recycling bin and made a big fuss about getting down the big boy bike from it's hook on the garage's ceiling. Greg realized that the bike needed major repairs. He took off the back tire because it was worn down to the treads. The next day, Enoch pedaled his bike and had a great time. I say he pedaled because with the back tire missing and training wheels on, the bike wouldn't move when pedaled. Enoch would pedal as fast as he could and then get off and push the bike a couple of feet and get back on and pedal some more. It was hilarious to watch and Enoch didn't seem to mind the unorthodox way of riding his new bike.


Today, Greg and Enoch went to the bike store to get parts to fix up his bike. Enoch was beyond excited to go to the big boy bike store with Dad. They went to The Bike Barn in Lehi (just a plug, Greg thinks The Bike Barn is great!) They came home with two inner tubes, two tires, a seat and hand grips. He was disappointed he didn't get a 'ding bell'; maybe for Christmas. They fixed up the bike and Enoch love to hand Greg his tools and help out where he could. When they were finished, he wasted no time hoping on and riding down the sidewalk. I think he was a bit frightened when his bike actually started to move when he pedaled. He has had a great time and I'm planning to stock up on band-aids and Neosporin!