This section of our blog is all about Family Cycling. Family Cycling is a rapidly growing segment in cycling as more and more parents and kids discover the recreational, transportation and health benefits of cycling together. And did we mention how much fun Family Cycling is? We cover topics ranging from children's bicycle safety to teaching kids to ride bikes to the best equipment for bringing your kids along for the ride.
Share your Family Cycling fun and adventure by sending in your photos and stories. We are big fans of collection photos of the products that we love in use. Please send us anything from that photo of your child first learning to ride their bike to that photo of the whole family out on a cycling adventure. Submit your family cycling photos here and we'll let you know when we publish them.
Last year, we saw that Strider Balance Bikes were a big hit with the kids at the Hullabalo. So we decide to bring out 2 of them this year. Our friend Brent of Fratelli Pizza has been eying one for his son Oscar. Oscar is definitely sold. I’m not sure when his birthday is, but seems like a good idea for Dad.
A reader recently sent in this photo with her Chariot Cougar 1. We were interested to hear that they were pulling this bike child trailer with an electric bike. Here at the Bike Shop Hub, we are about to add in a lineup of electric bikes into the mix of what we do and our very excited by their applications for family cycling.
Here’s a photo of us trying out a Chariot Cougar 1, being pulled by a Yamaha powered Gepida e-bike. We had great fun zooming past everyone else, even with a trailer. They must have thought we had bionic legs!
I’ve been noticing this Burley Solo Bike Child Trailer locked up in front of a Flagstaff Preschool on my way into work. Seems like a great way to bring your child to school and then have your trailer where you need it when you pick your kid up after work. Looking at this example, I do have a few recommendations. I would recommend that the Ulock run past part of the trailer’s aluminum frame rather than the plastic wheel guards. A 4 foot cable would add some security running it through the wheels and frame to the lock. A Burley storage cover would also protect the trailer from the elements.
Riding my bike into work yesterday morning, I ran into my friend Art bringing in his 4 & and half year old son to pre-school. His son was riding a trusty Adam’s Trail-A-Bike. Being that we just started carrying Adams at BikeKidShop.com, I was curious how Art was liking this product. Art mentioned that the Adams was helping his son quickly learn the feel of riding a bike. Having already outgrown a balance bike, Art’s son was already moving on to a pedal bike.
I mentioned to Art that we were expecting a baby this coming October. Art warned me that it’s a big change but at that a good one. I said that I was excited to have another test pilot for all the children’s cycling products that we specialize in on the way.
I love wheelies. I’m not so good at them anymore, but I’m a sucker for them.
Last night, I had a dream that I was doing a wheelie on an adult tricycle. Please leave your psychoanalytical theories in the comments.
Brown Cycles of Grand Junction Colorado makes KidzTandems, which are tandem bikes with the stoker position in front, and the captain position in the back. I’ve seen these before, but never got the point. Then I saw this:
Hallelujah! | Photo: Brown Cycles
I get it. I totally get it now.
For those of you who are having trouble finding a way to replace bearings on “commodity trailers” (i.e. cheap trailers) wikiHow has a step-by-step tutorial on what parts you need to use and how to do it in just 16 steps.
Photo: WikiHow
While top-end bicycle trailers like those made by Bob and Burley have replacement parts available, the commodity trailers from the local discount store, on the other hand, are almost impossible to find information on, let alone buy replacement axles or wheels for. Here’s how to demystify and overhaul a common design of bicycle trailer wheel.
The Bike Kid Shop has decided to make an offer that can’t be refused. We all know that Chariot child trailers are some of the best child trailers on the market. They are the BMW of child trailers, with all the attention to detail and performance that will make any child smile and any parent contented. Bike Kid Shop is now offering even more of a reason to own one of these great child trailers. With the purchase of any Chariot CX 1, CX 2, Cougar 1, Cougar 2 or Corsaire XL the Bike Kid Shop is including a free Strider Balance Bike.
Here at the Bike Kid Shop we a super excited about Chariot Child trailers, we think they are great. In fact we think there so great that we want everyone to have the chance to enjoy the style, performance and comfort that Chariot is know for. That’s why now through August 24 the Bike Kid Shop is 
offering 10% off all Chariot and Croozer child trailers. Not only are the trailers 10% off but all Chariot and Croozer accessories are 10% as well. Now is the time to get you and your child into one of the best child trailers on the market.
Our hats go off to all the intrepid families that gear up and take their children bike touring. This is one of the most impressive examples we’ve seen of a family of 6 figuring out a great solution for getting the whole family involved.
Here is what Eric had to say:
“We did a 5 day tour of the Kettle Valley railway in BC. My wife and I with our 4 kids (6, 5, 3, 1) did about 5 days of self supported camping and cycling along an old railway bed. We saw lots or wildlife and beautiful vistas. I pulled all the kids and a bit of gear(tent, water etc.). My wife pulled a trailer with food for 5 days and sleeping bags and clothes for everyone. It was tons of fun, and the kids can’t wait to do another trip this summer!”
We like cycling. We like kids. And we like safety. So how does that all come together you might ask?
Well for one it takes a bike, which you probably have. Second it takes a way to bring your kids along with you. This likely will need something like a bike child trailer which you may or may not have. And to keep it safe, we strongly recommend getting your kid or kids a bike child helmet.
Why get a child’s bike trailer in the first place? Perhaps you are bike commuting with your children. Or maybe you would like to go bike touring with your kids or maybe you are interested in just getting started with some casual family cycling in the neighborhood.
