Toy Awards 2025 / 15 September 2025

Best Bike Design | Junior Design Awards 2025

The best bikes for 2025 as judged at the Junior Design Awards...

Junior Magazine Toy Awards 2025 Best Bike Design | Junior Design Awards 2025

Winner:GOLD - Best Bike Design

Who:Early Rider

What:Bella Velio Ride-On

Why:

This first-of-its-kind toddler ride-on drew the judges in with its eye candy, futuristic exterior and kept them hooked with its brilliant intuitive functionality that helps children from 10–24 months learn balance and coordination, gaining confidence and fine motor skills along the way. The panel was intrigued by the patented Active Balance Control™ (ABC) system, which gently guides children back upright if they start to tip, making it “safely unstable” and loved the removable tiller that gives parents control until their speed demons are ready to ride on their own.

What a beautiful bike! do you make adult ones too?

Becca Maberly, Author & Founder of @amotherplace

Such a cool looking bike, I’m immediately drawn to the design and the colour. It looks smart, interesting and modern. A stand out scooter bike unlike any I’ve seen before.

Sophie Beresiner, Journalist, Author & Brand Founder @sophieberesiner

Incredible design that gives little kids a brand new way to get used to life on stylish wheels!

Bonita Turner, Editor, Junior

I can see this becoming an iconic piece of kids’ kit! It is SO pleasing to the eye and so much fun to ride.

Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, Junior

Winner:SILVER - Best Bike Design

Who:ALLIS

What:Lumi Balance Bike with Basket & Bell

Why:

This super stylish first bike designed to give toddlers the confidence to ride before they graduate to a pedal bike really stood out to our judges who loved its sleek yet friendly good looks, lightweight frame and super cute wicker basket, roomy enough for plenty of toys or picnic ingredients. The panel liked the way this bike grows with the child, spanning 2-5 years, its rust-resistant frame adding even more years to this good looking, intuitively designed set of wheels.

This is the most attractive balance bike I’ve ever seen! The basket and bell add a cute retro touch to an otherwise sleek bit of kit.

Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, Junior

This is so cute! Perfect for teaching little ones to ride whilst looking stylish at the same time.

Becca Maberly, Author & Founder of @amotherplace

A beautiful looking bike. Something both my daughter and I would be proud to take out and display at home! Super lightweight (my first concern for a balance bike), the frame is low and the wheels nice and wide.

Sophie Beresiner, Journalist, Author & Brand Founder @sophieberesiner