This post will help you to get your kids biking to school. The easiest way to make sure your kids get enough exercise is to help them to walk or bike to school. This post provides advice and tips on how to help your kids start to bike to school safely. It really is possible, as you can see in this video about kids cycling to school in Portland, Oregon. Video showing Kids … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Parents to Keep your Kids Safe on their Bikes
In this post, we offer 7 tips that will help parents to keep your kids on their bikes. If you’re a bicyclist, there are few things more exciting than introducing your child to the world of biking. Whether you start your little one with training wheels or on a balance bike, you’ll be teaching them a skill that they can use and enjoy throughout their lifetime. For kids, learning … [Read more...]
10 Family-Friendly USA Cycling Trails to Visit with the Kids
In this post, we showcase 10 family-friendly rides across the USA that are perfect for family bike rides. As far as family activities go, nothing gets everyone involved quite like cycling. Whether it’s a day trip, short outing, or a multi-day adventure, cycling gives families a safe and fun opportunity to share wonderful experiences together. Now’s a great time to get back … [Read more...]
First New Westminster Grand Prix a Huge Success
BC Superweek features 8 exciting bike races over 10 days in Greater Vancouver. I wrote about the other bike races in the BC Superweek here. This year featured a brand new event, the New Westminster Grand Prix, raced on the steep hills of downtown New Westminster! This post is not about who won the races - you can get that from the Superweek web site. To me, the biggest … [Read more...]
Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus
In 1897 an 8-year-old girl, Virginia O'Hanlon, wrote to a New York City newspaper, The Sun, to ask whether there really was a Santa Claus. One of the editors, Francis Pharcellus Church, answered her letter in an editorial. The editorial became the most repeated editorial in any newspaper, ever. And I am repeating it here, because the philosophy of the editorial is timeless and … [Read more...]
