Wilker, Kathleen

Bike-Friendly, Kid-Friendly Montréal

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:03:18 GMT

My nine-year-old daughter and I escaped to Montréal for a Mama-Daughter mini biking vacation. We loved the glorious bike lanes, great eats and visits with good friends.

Kickstand Session on the Way to School

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:20:08 GMT

Day two of the Kickstand Sessions started with a walk to school and finished with presenting great cycling ideas to city councillors.

Kickstand Sessions Arrive in Ottawa

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:41:00 GMT

Dutch and Danish mobility consultants team up to deliver workshops on building fabulous cycling cities across North America. Local planners, engineers, elected officials and advocates work together to design innovative solutions for cyclists.

Ottawa Plaid Parade

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 13:23:12 GMT

150 plaid clad bike paraders came out for a 9 kilometre parade this morning. Ottawa's bike community is thriving!

Take a Kid Biking Day

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:12:58 GMT

October 6 is international Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. I think we should also celebrate Take a Kid Biking Day. Because behind those glorious family rides are lots of warm-up days that included whining, encouragement, perseverance and vision.

Riding to Great Destinations

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:25:18 GMT

Encouraging young riders to bike longer distances is easy with great destinations and interesting stops along the route.

Inspired By Our Bike Parade

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:40:33 GMT

A celebratory bike parade reminds us that the kids are confident, capable and ready to ride.

Kids Learn to Ride Well By Playing on Their Bikes

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:24:17 GMT

Mountain biking and biking on trails offer kids a chance to play on their bikes away from traffic. Jumps, hills, banked turns and small obstacles offer imaginative kids fun biking thrills. Their skills can then be used for everyday cycling.

Great Kid-Friendly Bike Routes: Biking the Ottawa River to Remic Rapids

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Summer is a great time for taking to the trails with the whole family. We'd like to share a few of our favourite routes that offer lots to see along the way and separated paths or trails to ride on. We'll start close to home with the Ottawa River.

Cargo Bike Review - Babboe City

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Momentum Mag reviews the Babboe City.

Plan a Family Bike Picnic Adventure

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

There’s no sweeter way to spend a Saturday afternoon than a bike picnic.

Riding Errands with Kids on Bikes

Tue, 29 May 2012 11:58:45 GMT

How to successfully juggle kids and errands while on a bicycle.

The Art of Loading Bikes with Kids

Tue, 29 May 2012 11:53:46 GMT

Lessons learned while running errands with kids on bikes and how to plan when it comes to loading and unloading both kids and groceries.

Hassle-free Bike Locks for Kids

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:01:00 GMT

Kid-friendly bicycle locks take out the hassle of keeping sweet rides safe.