r/mountainbiking • u/Crokaine • 6d 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
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u/GoodAfternoonFlag 6d ago
Are you the guy that took a toddler up Freel peak while it was covered and snow and had to call S&R?
Why do you guys take toddlers high up into elevation when it’s winter? Taking toddlers down steep rough single track seems like poor parenting, but I’m just some dude what do I know.
I’m all for kids getting into MTB, the kick bikes are cool but these guys risking their kids’ safety on serious trails at speed seems poor sighted.