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
With and ever-growing fleet of bikes in our garage, our current system wasn’t cutting it anymore. We had four bikes hanging on the wall with pedal mount hangers and the kids bikes went where ever we had space. We added some floor stands to the mix, but we really wanted everything off the ground. And … 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
Whether your child is a new biker or a seasoned shredder, wearing protective gear can be a real life saver. While wearing protective gear doesn’t eliminate the risk of injury entirely, it can significantly reduces the severity of injuries and provides peace of mind for both you and your child. Here are our top recommendations … Read more
Has your child mastered their kick bike? Is your tyke ready to move from a kick bike to a “real” bike? Do many of the pedal bikes you see just look too big for your 3-5 year old who is ready to rock it on two wheels? The Woom 2 may be just the bike … 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
Choosing the perfect gift for your kid can be a delightful yet challenging task. If you have a young cyclist in your life, you’re in luck! Biking is not just a hobby; it’s a passion that promotes physical fitness, outdoor exploration, and a sense of adventure. My family has been biking together for over a … Read more
Earth and Kin MULE Review Earth and Kin, a New England based gear company is focused on sustainably designed family products that have previously failed to meet consumer expectations. The MULE ATW or All Terrain Wagon was launched after a successful kickstarter in hopes of “reinventing (gear) hauling.” Earth and Kin founders, have a background … Read more
Shotgun 2.0 Child Bike Seat Review My husband and I have spent our share of time at trailheads trading off kid duty with bike laps. We like to bike. No one wants to be left at home. Arguably, though, the most fun we’ve had on bikes in the past two years is when we’ve brought … Read more
Family Cargo Bike: Rad Power Wagon Review We are a biking family, and always have been. However, our kids are now too big for trailers and we live too far away from town to realistically manage family biking there often. We have been pondering what to do about this for years now, and were thrilled … Read more