Ryder loves dirt bikes, racing, and sharing the excitement of motocross with his friends. But when his friend Wheelie wonders if he can experience that same feeling, Ryder has an idea that could change everything.
Wheelie uses a wheelchair, but that doesn't mean he has to watch all the fun from the sidelines.
With encouragement from Ryder and support from their families, Wheelie gets the opportunity to try something new—a blue #19 ATV.
Ryder helps his friend learn the basics, including how to use the throttle and brakes. Wheelie starts carefully, builds his confidence, and discovers the excitement of riding for himself.
What begins as a new challenge soon becomes Wheelie's Big Ride.
Ryder and Wheelie's Big Ride is a story about friendship, encouragement, and discovering what's possible when someone is given an opportunity to participate.
Wheelie's experience may look different from Ryder's, but they share the same excitement for riding, learning, and being part of the motocross community.
The story introduces young readers to positive lessons about:
Wheelie is Ryder's friend and one of the newest members of the Nelmgerian MX crew.
He is curious about riding but isn't sure how he can participate. With a little help from his friends, Wheelie discovers that his path into motorsports doesn't have to look exactly like someone else's.
His blue #19 ATV gives him a chance to experience riding in his own way.
Ryder doesn't ride for Wheelie. Instead, he helps his friend understand the controls, encourages him, and gives Wheelie the confidence to take that first ride himself.
At the heart of the story is Ryder and Wheelie's friendship.
Ryder sees something his friend wants to experience and looks for a way to help make it possible. Wheelie is willing to trust his friend, learn something unfamiliar, and give riding a try.
It's a simple lesson young children can carry beyond motorsports:
Good friends help each other participate, learn, and succeed.
Recommended for ages 3–7, Ryder and Wheelie's Big Ride combines dirt bikes, an ATV, friendship, and an encouraging story young children can enjoy with their families.
It's especially suited for young motorsports fans who enjoy dirt bikes and four-wheelers, as well as parents looking for stories that naturally introduce conversations about inclusion, friendship, confidence, and trying new things.
Ryder and Wheelie's Big Ride is the third story in the Nelmgerian MX children's series.
Ryder's world continues to grow as new friends discover the fun of riding. Together, Ryder, Pepper, and Wheelie show that motocross is about more than crossing the finish line.
It's about friendship, perseverance, encouraging one another, and sharing a love for riding.
Written by Shaun Nelms
Nelmgerian MX
ISBN-13: 979-8950309052
ASIN: B0HBQ96Z9C
Ride. Read. Learn. Grow the Sport.
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