Kids biking Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/category/cycling-and-health-cycling-and-fitness/kids-biking/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:23:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 7 of the Best Baby and Child Bike Seats for 2025 – Reviews and Videos https://averagejoecyclist.com/best-baby-and-child-bike-seats/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/best-baby-and-child-bike-seats/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:08:16 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=32161 7 of the Best and Safest Baby and Child Bike Seats, with Reviews and Videos - 2019. Rear -mounted child bike seats keep your child snugly tucked just behind youMaggie features her picks for 7 of the best and safest baby and child bike seats to take your kids along for your bike ride. We include reviews and videos. Also, enjoy our quick comparison chart that will help you to choose the best option for your family's needs.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/best-baby-and-child-bike-seats/feed/ 2 32161 5 Best Cheap Ways to Exercise with your Family this Summer https://averagejoecyclist.com/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer/ Sun, 02 Jun 2024 15:05:33 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=17664 now that school districts are dropping physical education from their curriculum, the responsibility for keeping kids active is left to parentsAn easy way to reduce the costs of keeping your family fit is to incorporate exercise into your daily parenting routine this summer. Invest in family bikes, find a free swimming pool, or check out the thousands of free parks available. It's easy to get exercise for your whole family while saving money this summer.

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]]> 17664 Complete Guide to Child Bike Seats and Trailers https://averagejoecyclist.com/guide-child-bike-seats-and-trailers/ Mon, 13 May 2024 12:08:07 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=39466 Child seats or trailers are a personal choiceThis post and video provide a complete guide for choosing the best child bike seat or trailer for your baby, toddler, or small child. A quality child bike seat makes it easy and safe for you to take your child with you on bike rides. But the choices can be overwhelming. This post lays out the choices simply and clearly. We explain the differences between, and the pros and cons of, the following: rear-mounted child bike seats; front-mounted child bike seats; and bike trailers.

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]]> 39466 7 Steps to Teach a Child to Ride a Bike https://averagejoecyclist.com/teach-child-ride-a-bike/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:05:34 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=40025 This post describes 7 steps to teach a child to ride a bike, based on our experience teaching our own kids and grandkids. The post includes short videos illustrating the most crucial points. Some of the tips here will surprise you, as they are contrary to conventional thinking on the subject. We learned the hard way - by getting it wrong a few times!

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]]> 40025 Babies and Bikes: How to Help Your Kids to Get Active https://averagejoecyclist.com/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:08:13 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=17195 Child on bikeKeeping your child active can be one of the most difficult parts of parenting. From walking and cycling to more niche activities, getting your little ones moving is crucial to development. Here are tips for getting your children active from a young age, as well as advice on how to incorporate exercise into their everyday routines. You’re (almost) never too young for your first bike!

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active/feed/ 1 17195 How to Help your Kids Bike to School https://averagejoecyclist.com/bike-to-school/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:08:53 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=14476 Kids learning cycling skills so that they can bike to school safelyThe easiest way to make sure your kids get enough exercise is to help your kids to walk or bike to school. This post provides advice and tips on how to help your kids start to bike to school safely.

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]]> 14476 7 Tips for Parents to Keep your Kids Safe on their Bikes https://averagejoecyclist.com/5-tips-keep-your-kids-safe-on-bikes/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:08:45 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=32153 Make sure your kids dress appropriately for cyclingIn this post, we offer 7 useful tips for parents to help keep their kids safe when they are riding their bikes. The best part is that most of our tips involve spending time with your kids, whether it be cycling, or fixing bikes. These activities could end up being some of your child's most cherished memories of their childhood.

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]]> 32153 10 Family-Friendly USA Cycling Trails to Visit with the Kids https://averagejoecyclist.com/10-family-friendly-usa-cycling-trails/ Sun, 24 May 2020 19:51:32 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=33819 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.

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]]> 33819 First New Westminster Grand Prix a Huge Success https://averagejoecyclist.com/first-new-westminster-grand-prix-a-huge-success/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 05:50:44 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=24341 The first New Westminster Grand Prix was a huge success. This was the first time the BC Superweek included an event on the hills of New Westminster! The biggest winner was the city and the people in it. Founded in 1858, the City of New Westminster is the oldest city in Western Canada, but it has never looked like it did today, with its streets full of colorful cyclists and enthusiastic spectators and volunteers.

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]]> 24341 Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus https://averagejoecyclist.com/yes-virginia-santa-claus-2/ Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:31:11 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=20129 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. They assured her that there was. And not only did Santa Claus exist for Virginia, but he was a very smart Santa Claus, with the good sense to give Virginia the priceless gift of a bicycle.

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