Update! The distribution of free bike helmets at Carl Schurz Park has been postponed due to rainy weather forecasts. The new date is Saturday, May 22.
For those with children approaching that most Rockwellian of milestones—learning to ride a bike—the city offers some great resources: Bike New York offers free bike lessons at locations throughout the city, as well as a list of places to rent bikes. But before you hit the pavement, check out these tips for teaching your child how to ride a bike!