How Do We Start? As a family who loves bike touring/packing, we get asked this question a lot by other families interested in bike travel with kids. The good news is, it’s not as difficult as you might think. The bad news is, once you get the hang of it, you may want to quit … Read more
If you’re looking for a reliable, beginner to intermediate mountain bike for your budding rider, look no further than the Cleary Scout. This bike looks good, feels solid, and handles rocky trails and jumps with no problem. Our 8 year old loves it, and most importantly, it makes him excited to ride. For those familiar … Read more
E-bikes are quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of biking around, and if your kids are anything like mine, they longingly watch e-riders zip past, wishing they had their own. While I will never trade our regular bikes completely for an e-bike, they definitely have their place. We have recently been testing the … Read more
Teaching your preschooler to ride a bike can be tricky and frustrating for some parents. And scary for some kids. Woom bikes make it a lot easier on both accounts; this lightweight 16 inch bike is ideal for timid and beginner riders gaining confidence entering the world of pedaling. Woom is known throughout the kids … Read more
FollowMe Tandem Review We’ve all been there – geared up for a bike ride with the kids (they can finally pedal! wahoo!) and a mile into it the kiddo says they’re done. Too tired, or there’s a hill, or wind, or…the list goes on. They’re getting too big for the trailer, and want to pedal … Read more
Family Bike Touring: The Olympic Discovery Trail Many people comment that they struggle driving a few hours with their kids, so how could they do an entire bike tour, being together that much? I laugh, because for me, the hardest part of these trip IS the drive! Once we get on our bikes, everyone relaxes … Read more
Frog 40 Bike Review We recently tested Frog’s smallest pedal bike, the Frog 40 (14 inch wheels). Thanks to balance bikes, kids are ready for pedals younger and younger these days. And small kids need small, lightweight bikes to learn on. Luckily several companies have stepped up to the challenge, giving you lots of great … Read more
Frog 55 Bike Review Frog Bikes are a brand out of the UK, but less well known in the U.S. However, they should start getting more attention – these little machines are very high quality. We were able to test the 20 inch Frog bike, and our 7 year old LOVES it. The Frog 55 … Read more
Cleary Meerkat 24 inch bike review We’ve been testing out Cleary’s 24 inch bike, the Meerkat, for a few months now, and so far my kids love it. Great for the neighborhood and bike path, but rugged enough for dirt or mellow single track, this seems like the ideal bike-of-all-trades for your grade schooler. We’ve … Read more
Burley Bike Seat We’ve spent miles and miles reviewing the Burley Dash bike seat, and we must say- it’s a staple. It’s seen bike overnights and tours, hot weather, cold weather, rain and sun. It’s held up beautifully and our little one seems comfortable and happy in it. In this article I’ll go into more … Read more