by Kristin Wognild - My headlamp shone like a beacon on the five children who pedaled bicycles furiously through the 1.6-mile Taft Tunnel buried deep beneath the Bitterroot Mountains of Lolo Pass, the designation point of the Idaho-Montana state line. The Hiawatha Trail air was cool and the sound of water dripping from stalactites was magnified by our limited … [Read more...]
Mountain Biking With Kids, the 101 Version
by Kristen Bonkoski - Mountain biking with kids is a fantastic way for families to get exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and spend quality time together. Youngsters in particular take to the sport easily, because who doesn't love the outdoors, dirt, and wheels? Despite the family-friendly nature of mountain biking, many parents find the sport intimidating or overwhelming to get … [Read more...]
Everyday Family Bicycling
by David Pulsipher I've seen the glances from people in their warm, cool, or dry car (depending on the season) with what looks like pity, or perhaps shock. As the rain pelts and the wind nearly drives me to a halt, I think to myself, "Do they see me and wonder why I would choose to bike in such inclement weather?" I can't blame them. As a year-round bike commuter in … [Read more...]
The Axel Project: Love on two wheels
by Jennifer Charrette Our son Axel was born to bike. As an infant, he spent hours watching the world go by inside a bike trailer. As a toddler, the moment he laid eyes on a balance bike he walked next to it, then walked with it, then eventually began scooting all over the place. It was beautiful, that little bike, and Axel rode it everywhere. It became an … [Read more...]
