Prince Louis boosts British cycle firm as they sell out of his balance bike

PRINCE Louis has set a bike-maker free-wheeling all the way to the bank after he was snapped on one of its cycles.

He was seen on a £190 red Tadpole+ balance bike in a shot taken to mark his third birthday.



Parents have been rushing out to buy balance bikes like the one Prince Louis rode

And his picture has been great news for cycle maker Frog Bikes as it has sold all its stock.

The 12in Tadpole+ is an aluminium frame, pedal-less balance bike.

A smaller 10in model at £170 and a larger 14in machine costing £200 have both also sold out.

The company, based in Ascot, Berks, was set up by Jerry and Shelley Lawson in 2013 after they struggled to find bikes for their children.



Prince Louis (top) with dad Prince William, celebrated his third birthday this week

Spokeswoman Val Benyon said: “We’re delighted to see Louis on one of our bikes.

“It’s great to see a British brand being pushed by the royals.”



Last year Prince Louis’ birthday photo saw his hands covered in paint