Emily Byrne
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Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?

Started this discussion. Last reply by heather Apr 10, 2011. 23 Replies

I've got a 14 month old that I'd like to start riding with around national parks etc - any suggestions for what gear to get or good spots to go? Thanks :)Continue

 

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Riders Against Poverty (at Bicycle SA's Grand Slam #3) at Williamstown, South Australia

May 29, 2011 from 7am to 7pm
Riders Against Poverty Thinking of riding Grand Slam #3 or already training for it? How about doing some fundraising at the same time and being part of "Riders Against Poverty". Our aim is to raise funds so that hundreds of people living in poverty can access microfinance (small loans) from Opportunity International Australia, start a business, earn an income, and transform their lives. ...and here's why: Nearly half the world – 2.7 billion people – live in poverty, struggling to survive on…See More
May 13, 2011
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heather replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"Angus mentioned an online cycling magazine Momentum. The Sep/Oct 2010 edition looks at  transporting children. On page 25 is a picture of an Xtracycle or long bike with 2 seats for small children attached. When the children grow, remove the…"
Apr 10, 2011
Jon H replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"+1 for the trailer i have both the bike seat and the trailer the trai;er is far better and you can carry gear for picnics etc. if you want to borrow the seat and rack drop me a pm.what sort of bike are you putting it on?"
Apr 6, 2011
heather replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"Emily, an AC post today that Torpedo7 have on special child trailers. Order online from interstate, maximum delivery fee is $80, and delivery in a week. Some AC members think the business is OK. On Monday I ordered from Torpedo7 for the first time,…"
Apr 6, 2011
Dahondude replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"Hi Emily   We've used this type of seat for all three of our kids: http://www.bicyclestore.com.au/beto-deluxe-baby-seat.html and I have never had any complaints. All of them started at around 18 months of age and the were/still are using…"
Apr 5, 2011
Emily Byrne replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"Cheers Don/Andrew, good points on storage and weather protection. Sure is a lot of stuff to take with me everytime I head out with bubs."
Apr 5, 2011
Emily Byrne replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"Thanks Heather, will check out the group"
Apr 5, 2011
Emily Byrne replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"Thanks Chris, that's really helpful...here's hoping the fine weather holds out a little longer o make the most of it :)"
Apr 5, 2011
Emily Byrne replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"Sorry to disappoint...!"
Apr 5, 2011
Emily Byrne replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"Thanks for the tips...!"
Apr 5, 2011
David B.o.R. replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"I have been dragging my litle girl around in a pacific trailer for a couple of years, she loves it and in a couple of months her little brother will be able to join her."
Apr 4, 2011
heather replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"Some AC members commented that they are afforded more road courtesy when pulling a kiddie trailer. Not always the case, as one member had drink thrown on his trailer with children. When the child grows out of the trailer, you can add-and-remove a…"
Apr 4, 2011
Andrew Dickson replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"Yeah we have a Chariot trailer too, and our 2yo loves it. I started him on a child seat on the back of my recumbent trike at about 10 months (just sitting in it initially, then starting off very slowly), then we got the trailer. We ride him to child…"
Apr 4, 2011
Specialised Roubaix replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"We use a Trailer, cost  $200 on eBay.  There are no balance problems, carries 4yo easily plus spare drinks toys pillows etc.  Easy to remove from bike for solo rides.  Takes 5 minutes to fold down flat in the car, but clips are a…"
Apr 4, 2011
Don Plush replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"Another option is the trailer.  I ride around with our 14 month old in a Chariot Trailer, pricey bit of kit but the cargo it is carrying is priceless.  I started out using it when our daughter was 8-9 months old.  Most of the time she…"
Apr 4, 2011
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) replied to Emily Byrne's discussion Babes on bikes...any tips for what to get and where to go for riding with babies/toddlers?
"I'm a bad boy!"
Apr 4, 2011

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Mountain
When do you ride?
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