http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/index.rss 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. en-en Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:34:43 GMT 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.

]]> http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/inspired-to-ride-by-her-son/index.html http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/inspired-to-ride-by-her-son/index.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:34:43 GMT Bike touring, farm touring. An eating, riding, community-building adventure you're welcome to be a part of.

]]> http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/spokes-and-sprouts-a-9-day-velo-adventure-of-ottawas-foodscapes/index.html http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/spokes-and-sprouts-a-9-day-velo-adventure-of-ottawas-foodscapes/index.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:44:00 GMT 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.

]]> http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/need-a-new-bike-lots-of-second-hand-options/index.html http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/need-a-new-bike-lots-of-second-hand-options/index.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:59:00 GMT Inner tubes make great clotheslines for bike rags, seats for chairs...and all kinds of other off-the-bike creations.

]]> http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/inner-tubes-fabulous-off-the-bike-DIY-uses/index.html http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/inner-tubes-fabulous-off-the-bike-DIY-uses/index.html Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:43:00 GMT 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.

]]> http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/gearing-up-for-bike-month/index.html http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/gearing-up-for-bike-month/index.html Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:51:37 GMT When Jasper rides his Opus Scout, every moment is a wonderful adventure.

]]> http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/jaspers-on-a-roll/index.html http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/jaspers-on-a-roll/index.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:51:00 GMT 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.

]]> http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/challenge-by-choice/index.html http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/challenge-by-choice/index.html Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:04:58 GMT A happy biking mama shares her thoughts on why bike is best, for her and her growing family.

]]> http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/tiny-helmets-big-bikes/index.html http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/tiny-helmets-big-bikes/index.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:30:29 GMT 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.

]]> http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/Introducing-one-of-my-favourite-cycling-advocates-hans-moor/index.html http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/Introducing-one-of-my-favourite-cycling-advocates-hans-moor/index.html Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:49:08 GMT Biking mama writes nonfiction bike book for kids celebrating bike science and the surprising and brilliant ways bikes are used around the world.

]]> http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/pedal-power-a-bike-book-for-kids/index.html http://momentummag.com/blogs/families-on-bikes/pedal-power-a-bike-book-for-kids/index.html Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:00:00 GMT