Graduate from a balance bike (5)

I believe the answer is:

pedal

(Other definitions for pedal that I've seen before include "Travel by bike" , "Foot-operated control" , "part of organ" , "related to feet" , "Plead for bike pusher" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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