Mac Ride is ideal for the 2-3 year olds who can't get much further than the front gate ("carry me" "I tiiiiiiired" "buggy buggy buggy").  It's also amazing for the older years-- 4 and 5. When a child can ride on her own, it doesn't mean she's ready for a cycle on her own bike around a remote lake on her next family adventure.  Nor does it mean she wouldn't love to have a change in riding style, joining her mom with Mac Ride on a longer, lovely loop.  In fact, we think swapping between the two is ideal for child development.  Hit the pump track for your child to enjoy the lessons of balance and independent riding. Then have a go with Mac Ride so your child can gain an understanding of speed and flow, and how to handle those trickier bits on the trail.