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Image for story The best family hobby

The best family hobby

I started riding my bike to get fit, I then started taking my 11yr old to teach him some road sense and then started riding with my dog to get fit (and burn some energy!). My partner then thought h... read more

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Image for story My Dog loves a bike ride

My Dog loves a bike ride

We don't have any children but we have a little dog that is blind now but still loves his bike rides. I can't open the garage without him coming to see if we're going for a ride. Sometimes just sho... read more

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Love getting out with my grandson

My passion is getting out for a ride at McLeans Island and I really enjoy taking my 8 year old grand son out for a ride with me

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Image for story A family ride from Cape Reinga to Hamilton

A family ride from Cape Reinga to Hamilton

Kids can do anything!
Our family just completed a summer tour riding from Cape Reinga to Hamilton along the Tour Aotearoa route. 756 km over 17 days with 2 adults and 4 kids (ages 7 to 12). The... read more

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Breaking the Law

My kids are fortunate enough to have access to a bi-directional, off-road cycleway. It takes us along Weymouth Road, about as well as any NZ path, but how do we get to it in the first place? What... read more

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Commuting with Kids

We LOVE our cycle commute. Even on rainy mornings and with the odd complaint about waterproof trousers not being the most comfortable things in the world, our five- and seven-year-old cycle just ov... read more

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Image for story Une aventure Ă  tout les jours

Une aventure Ă  tout les jours

Rien de plus plaisant que d'utiliser le vĂ©lo pour se dĂ©placer avec les enfants! Sur le retour de la garderie, pourquoi ne pas arrĂȘter Ă  un parc ou Ă  la plage le temps d'une collation! Le vĂ©lo rend ... read more

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Image for story Transmission d'une passion

Transmission d'une passion

Le vélo a déboulé par hasard dans ma vie en m'infligeant toute une débarque. Changement de cap, de ville, de métier, et surtout changement de regard. Aujourd'hui je vis la ville et la campagne au r... read more

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Image for story My mini KOM

My mini KOM

My son Dom is 10 and absolutely loves cycling. He attends East Kilbride Road Club and this summer is undertaking an absolutely massive challenge.
He will cycle from John O Groats to Portpatrick... read more

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Image for story Time Change Boogie!

Time Change Boogie!

I love this time of year. We get more daylight hours after work, and for us this translates to family trips to the playground! The kids have a blast, we get to let go of the day and re center as pa... read more

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Image for story Building Confidence

Building Confidence

Our 8 year old has always been a bit nervous on her bike. Growing up, I was the same so can sympathize with her feelings. During this challenge we've gone on a number family bike rides, and today ... read more

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Image for story Out with my boys in the sun

Out with my boys in the sun

Decided to get out and enjoy the sun, get some fresh air and all loved it. Finished off with an iceblock to reward ourselves

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Image for story Adventures in Parenting

Adventures in Parenting

Getting out for exercise with small kids requires a different approach than just simply hitting the trail. These days we have to factor in nap time for the little one, and pack an abundance of snac... read more

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Image for story 10 kms

10 kms

I took my kids to the bike park yesterday, and we rode around the flat tracks for an hour and a half, we tracked it on strava, and we had (or atleast i) had done 10.37 kms.

Great motivatio... read more

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Carless life in wellington

We've been without a car in wellington for some 15 years now through choice, initially we just walked and bussed and taxid when needed everywhere then we decided to get a family cargo bike when we ... read more

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nursery

rode my child to nursery today

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Image for story Le plus beau cadeau pour notre famille

Le plus beau cadeau pour notre famille

En juin 2018, notre famille a eu l'opportunité d'aller vivre un an en Suisse. Comme c'était pour une courte période, nous avons décidé de ne pas acheter ou louer de voiture et d'utiliser le train, ... read more

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Image for story Skip the Car line .. Join the E-Bike Cargo Line instead

Skip the Car line .. Join the E-Bike Cargo Line instead

It's finally getting to feel more like spring!! And that means, more rides on the e-cargo bike!!

There's nothing like being the center of attention at the school pickup/dropoff car line -... read more

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Image for story Family Bike Ride

Family Bike Ride

Promised my kids a few hours on the local bike trail during their spring break. Made the easy decision to take the entire day off work for an even longer bike ride. Family first!

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