Cycling with Children
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Posted by Helen Smeaton Aug 12, 2009 |
I just love being outdoors on my bike, hiking or playing about on the water. But that's not so easy for parents with young children. Children love to cycle but get tired easily so can't manage more than an hour or so on a bike and if a hill gets in the way...well!
And what about tiny tots? If you have a newborn or a tiny infant, aren't you simply tied to holding onto the baby while one of you gets some exercise? It's hardly a way to spend quality time with each other let alone with the kids.
But help is at hand. I've been doing lots of research on what is out there for active parents who don't want to become couch potatoes just because they can't get out and ride with the kids. And there are LOTS of products available from child baby seats to child carriers which can even double as pet carriers. Heck there are even buggies you can pull behind you to go skiing using a conversion kit for your child bike trailer!
Take a look at the following articles for lots of ideas on cycling with the kids. And for those you who already have one of these products, see the notes at the bottom which answer some of the questions asked in the comments section of each article.
Trailer Bikes for Children with Special Needs
Accessories for Child Trailers and Trailer Bikes
Which Type of Bike for Cycling with Children?
Lost hitch? If you have lost the hitch which connects your trailer to the host bike, either get in touch with the retailer who sold the bike trailer or look up the website of your trailer brand; they will list stockists and give details of relevant accessories - a spare hitch is one of the most common parts!