Bike Gloves for Kids

photo of several hands stacked on top of each other wearing bike gloves

Bike Gloves for Kids If you’ve ever tended to your kiddo’s scraped palms or knuckles after a tumble, you know what a pain it is (both literally and figuratively). Band-aids won’t stay on, hands are impossible to keep clean, and wounds seem to take an eternity to heal. As a mom, these are some of … Read more

Bike Lights for Kids

Ride Don’t Walk After Dark: Bike Lights for Kids It’s never been our goal to bike at night with kids. However, for the last few bike seasons, my family has found ourselves occasionally finishing a ride in fading twilight. Usually, this happens in the autumn. The decreasing daylight surprises us every October and inevitably we … Read more

Burley Dash Bike Seat

A dad rests on his bicycle with a child in a rear seat.

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

Best Bike Helmets for Kids in 2022

Most biking families have a simple rule – no helmet, no bike. Helmets are a critical piece of gear for biking and, in my opinion, should be non-negotiable. This post will help you understand how to get kids to wear a helmet, how to fit helmets AND the best bike helmets for kids. Between everyone … Read more

Katy Trail Trip Planner for Families

Katy Trail Trip Planner: The Ideal Family Bike Tour Looking for that perfect introductory trail for family bike touring/packing? Look no further than the Katy Trail! Stretching 240 miles across Missouri, this converted rail trail offers a totally car free cycling experience with several trail heads to customize mileage. Built to cater to cyclists, it … Read more

Balance Bike VS Training Wheels

Balance bike vs training wheels Teaching a child to ride their first bike is an amazing experience as a parent, but one that can also be somewhat challenging and frustrating. The introduction to balance bikes in the past recent years has been a game-changer for kids learning to pedal and so much different than the … Read more

Woom 1 Balance Bike Review

This toddler smiles brightly as she rides her Woom 1.

Woom 1 Balance Bike Review If a friend asks for a bike recommendation for their toddler, our first suggestion is usually the Woom 1. Our contributors and their families have tested dozens of balance bikes. Of the bikes that have passed through our families, the most consistent favorite is the Woom 1. This little bike … Read more