Here are the facts we have to work with: Parents know that kids need exercise. Parents also know that kids need to learn. Kids like to play video games, but sometimes aren’t too excited about staying active or learning.

Physical activity in the great outdoors should be part of every kid’s life. But sometimes the weather is too cold or wet (or like here in Texas, too hot). Unfortunately, not every neighborhood is safe for outside play. The Fisher Price Smart Cycle solves both of these problems. Children can experience body-developing activity in a kid-safe way, and it can all happen in the security of your own home. They will also be growing their creativity and thinking skills at the same time while they pedal their way through fun games and interesting environments.

The Smart Cycle is easy to hook up and use. It plugs directly into your TV or VCR. No separate gaming system is needed, everything is self-contained in one package. Pedaling the bike keeps the on-screen action going. Kids steer through the game using movable handlebars. A kid-sized joystick and brightly colored buttons are built-in to the bike for use in the games, or to choose answers. It can grow with your child as they develop both physically and intellectually

There is now a full selection of games for every level of child development. Kids can learn math, shapes, the alphabet and more. They can also interact with their favorite characters like Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob and Barbie.

Overall, the Fisher Price Smart Cycle is simple to install and fun to use. In some of the Fisher Price Smart Cycle software, you children may need help understanding some of the instructions.

Some users have voiced concern that the Smart Cycle doesn’t keep track of game progress when the system is switched off. This means your child will have to start over with the game the next morning. Another improvement for Fisher Price to consider adding is to incorporate use names for households where several children share the Smart Cycle.

So how does the Fisher Price Smart Cycle stack up? It’s not 100% perfect. But it does provide a whole lot of fun for the price. Maybe even more important, everyone who has a Smart Cycle reports that their kids absolutely love it.