The looks on kids' faces on Christmas morning when they get the present they've been dreaming of: an awesome bike. Wow – the adventures they'll have! We asked a group of children to describe that amazing moment ...

Those first reactions when your kids open up their perfect presents are magical:

'I said, "Oh yesssss".' Charlie, 8

And Alex, 9, was glad Santa misheard his request for a pet:

'I asked Santa for a hamster. But I'm glad I got my bike instead as you can't ride a hamster.'

For most kids, getting a bike is their first taste of freedom. It's a chance to go off-roading and explore:

'When I ride it I feel free as a bird.' Oliver, 6

Seeing a bike for the first time can be a little overwhelming for some, but it's a chance to gain confidence when they master the art of riding:

'I was really happy but a bit scared when I got my bike because I'd never been on one before. I like riding really fast. I feel really brave on my bike and it's a bit fun.' Piper, 4

Halfords can help!

Thanks to Halfords, help is at hand. Whether you’re looking for a bike so your toddler can get their first taste of adventure, or a replacement with street cred for a pre-teen, trained colleagues can advise you, so you can get ready for big grins this Christmas.

Of course, there are so many makes and models of bikes that picking the right one to suit your child can be a challenge. Luckily, Halfords has a guide to buying kids’ bikes here, which makes choosing your little one’s bike loads easier!

But ... how on earth are you supposed to build and store it? (Let alone wrap the thing!)

As well as advising on size, specifications and features, Halfords can build the bike for you for free (so no struggling on Christmas Eve). They’ll even store it until the big day for free, too, so that you don’t have to find a place to hide it. Plus, they provide bike bags for just £2.99 – so no getting in a mess with rolls of paper and Sellotape trying to wrap up the bike!

In fact, all you have to do is sit back and and see your child's eyes light up as they open their present on Christmas morning ...

How I feel about my bike

Need more inspiration? These kids told us why they love their bikes so much:

'When I started riding my bike without stabilisers I felt really excited because I felt grown up. Riding it makes me feel more confident about other stuff.' Charlie, 8

'My bike makes me happy because I get exercise and fresh air, and can cycle with my dogs.' Issi, 12

'It's yellow, my favourite colour. I feel smiley when I'm riding it.' Samuel, 4

'When I ride my bike mummy gives me sweets.' Aiden, 4

'I like my helmet because it's a Frozen one. I like riding my bike because I can chase daddy.' Natalie, 3

'It's my favourite colour, purple. I like riding in the park because it's got lots of spaces to go really fast.' Willow, 7

'I feel speedy when I'm on my bike. I love riding my bike because I feel like I'm on a horse.' Lilia, 11

My bike adventures

And when you're on your bike, the world is your oyster ...

'I would like to ride my bike to a restaurant.' Samuel, 4

'The best bit about riding my bike is going down hills. I'd like to cycle across the world.' Lucy, 9

'The best place I've been on my bike is The Cricketers pub.' Oliver, 6

'I would cycle to the North Pole if I could go anywhere because that's a lot of cycling.' Ben, 6