Families on Bikes

Lindsay and Jack

youaintgotjack

Inspired To Ride By Her Son

Lindsay Aronson decided she needed to make a change to model healthy living for her young son. So she took up cycling and decided to make it stick by not renewing her drivers' license.

Apr 25, 2012 in Families on Bikes (16 Comments)

Arriving at Roots and Shoots

Otesha

Spokes and Sprouts? A 9-day velo-adventure of Ottawa´s Foodscapes

Bike touring, farm touring. An eating, riding, community-building adventure you're welcome to be a part of.

Apr 16, 2012 in Families on Bikes

Refurbished Bikes for Sale

Kathleen Wilker

Need a New Bike? Lots of Second-Hand Options

While there are all kinds of shiny new bikes for kids and adults at fine bike shops everywhere, there are also lots of well-loved bikes looking new homes. If you've got an old bike sitting in the garage, consider donating it to be refurbished.

Apr 15, 2012 by in Families on Bikes

Inner tube chair

Kathleen Wilker

Inner Tubes: Fabulous Off the Bike Uses

Inner tubes make great clotheslines for bike rags, seats for chairs...and all kinds of other off-the-bike creations.

Apr 14, 2012 by in Families on Bikes (3 Comments)

Anna Sierra and Derek

Kathleen Wilker

Gearing Up for Bike Month

May is bike month. Once upon a time there was "bike to work week." Now it's a whole month. And it's about biking everywhere, all the time. Because biking is fun, social, great exercise and often quick and convenient.

Apr 14, 2012 by in Families on Bikes (3 Comments)

He's on a roll.

Kathleen Wilker

Jasper's On a Roll

When Jasper rides his Opus Scout, every moment is a wonderful adventure.

Apr 11, 2012 by in Families on Bikes (1 Comments)

Anna going up the tabletop

Kathleen Wilker

Challenge by choice

On a weekend trip to Wilmington's Bike Park (just outside Lake Placid, NY), we had a blast mountain biking. And we all had a chance to push our limits.

Apr 9, 2012 by in Families on Bikes (1 Comments)

Happy family on their Yuba Mundo

Elle Bustamente

Tiny Helmets Big Bikes

A happy biking mama shares her thoughts on why bike is best, for her and her growing family.

Apr 5, 2012 in Families on Bikes (2 Comments)

Hans Moor, President of the Citizens for Safe Cycling

Kathleen Wilker

Introducing one of My Favourite Cycling Advocates, Hans Moor

Be kind. Be generous. Work with everyone. Celebrate your achievements. Laugh often. Smile. Talk with folks who do and don't love cycling. Acknowledge supporters. Create opportunities. Delegate. Communicate. Mentor. Ride your bike. Share the joy.

Apr 3, 2012 by in Families on Bikes (1 Comments)

Michelle Mulder, bike author

Mulder family

Pedal Power, a Bike Book for Kids

Biking mama writes nonfiction bike book for kids celebrating bike science and the surprising and brilliant ways bikes are used around the world.

Mar 23, 2012 in Families on Bikes (2 Comments)

About this Blog

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.

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