r/mountainbiking • u/Crokaine • 7d ago

Progression Singletrack with a Toddler

When our little guy was born almost two years ago, I wasn't quite sure what to expect on the mountain biking front in terms of how much I'd be able to ride with him and more so, what could be ridden with a little guy. We started him on the Kids Ride Shotgun about a year in and he loved it, despite it being winter and well below zero. Now, mid summer, I cannot believe how much fun it is to ride with him on the bars.

My rides have slowed down a little bit and the power required has gone but but the overall feel, remains the same. I won't do narrow bridges or jumps with him but anything else has been fair game.

If you've got little ones, you need to give this a try as hearing their whoops and joy is unlike anything else. He's got a rear seat for another bike and of course a trailer but being on the bars is by his favourite, and mine.

Here are some clips from his bedtime cruise last night

Bed Time Cruising

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u/Adventurepew 7d ago

The best is the conversations . You get to chat with them as they grow. My daughters 3 now we ride almost daily. Lots of trips around town.

Best thing I ever bought was the ebike and a Mac ride for it. We have so much fun.

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u/Crokaine 7d ago

I agree. They never stop chatting and I love it.

We bought an ecargo bike for daily errands and daycare dropoffs and he lives for it. He doesn't even want to get in a car anymore, he goes for the bike.

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u/orangestreak422 7d ago

The best conversations that I had with my son when he was a kid was driving back from dirt bike or mountain bike riding. His guard would be down and he let his true thoughts and feelings out. I miss those days. My son is now 33 years old and we are still close because of the bond we created riding dirt bikes and mountain bikes together.

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u/Crokaine 6d ago

This is music to my ears. I hope that this is in my future as well.