Families on Bikes

Jasper is a Winter Biker

Kathleen Wilker

This Kid Loves Winter Biking

Jasper asks to bike every day. Slush, ice, gravel and cold do not bother him in the least.

Feb 20, 2012 by in Families on Bikes

Skibiking

Kristen Lummis

Skibiking: Why Stop Biking in the Winter?

Kristen Lummis and her family head for the hills to combine their two favourite sports -- biking and skiing -- in a brand new sport. Turns out Skibiking is totally different from biking and skiing. It's a new and super fun sport for the whole family.

Feb 20, 2012 in Families on Bikes

My Three Favourite People

Kathleen Wilker

Happy Valentine's Day!

As this 'just for sweethearts' event becomes more about celebrating friendship, love in general and life's sweeter moments, we take a moment to wish you a very happy Valentine's Day -- bikey or otherwise.

Feb 14, 2012 by in Families on Bikes (1 Comments)

Kid Powered School Bus

Michael Coren, Yes Magazine

A Kid-Powered School Bus-Bike

Just like the familiar yellow school bus, only kid-powered.

Feb 13, 2012 by in Families on Bikes (3 Comments)

Tim Bouma, Unicyclist Extraordinaire

Tim Bouma

Awesome Unicycle vs Toboggan Video

In case your kids are shy about falling off their bikes or trying something new, here's a great winter unicycling video. Tim Bouma puts the fun back in riding and in falling.

Feb 4, 2012 by in Families on Bikes

Norco 16 inch

Norco

Girl Bikes and Boy Bikes. Is There a Difference?

Norco has a great little 16 inch kids' bike in blue. It comes with pink "Sparkle" stickers and green "Megablaster" stickers. You get to choose if you want to pink it up. Or not.

Feb 3, 2012 by in Families on Bikes

Winter Walk to School Day

Kathleen Wilker

Winter Walk to School Day

Winter walk to school day is celebrated at schools across the country. It's a special day to encourage active transportation, walking school buses and spending more time outside.

Jan 29, 2012 by in Families on Bikes (3 Comments)

Jasper and His Bike

Kathleen Wilker

Gear Testing 16 Inchers

If you see Jasper riding around town on a collection of super sweet little bikes, it's because he's gear testing some of the latest and lightest 16 inchers for Momentum's spring issue.

Jan 29, 2012 by in Families on Bikes

Trailers keep kids warm and cozy

Kathleen Wilker

Riding with Kids in the Winter Bike Parade

Sunday's Winter Bike Parade was a party. Here are a few of the participants ready for their ride on the freshly plowed Laurier Segregated Bike Lane.

Jan 26, 2012 by in Families on Bikes

Bruce Timmermans Award

Derek Heffernan

Nominate a Deserving Cycling Advocate for the Bruce Timmermans Award

Do you know a deserving cycling advocate? The City of Ottawa is accepting nominations for the Bruce Timmermans Award until February 17th, 2012.

Jan 20, 2012 by in Families on Bikes (1 Comments)

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Tips, tricks and stories for families who ride or would like to. Learn how to spend more time together, stay fit and share experiences behind the handlebars.