GET THE MOST FROM RIDING WITH YOUR KIDS

Make outings with your offspring fun for the whole family

- PHOEBE SNEDDON

Like all aspects of parenting, riding with your children will bring both tears of joy and tears of frustration. There is no greater pleasure than sharing your passion with another, especially when that other person is a mini version of yourself.

Once my daughter, Sabine, was old enough to ride her own bike we had to find ways for her to participate in the riding but also to bail out if she got too tired. It’s a good idea then to invest in a child’s bike that’s as light as possible because, regardless of the enthusiasm of your child, you will no doubt at some point end up carrying it. Hopefully not like me, with it strapped to your back, a beach bag slung on your front, and a small child and half your mum’s groceries on board. In these times marginal gains are key.