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Sports & Recreation > Biking A buyer's guide to child bike trailers: 1 of 5
Children's bike trailers come in all different sizes and prices. There are some like the InSTEP 2 the lowest priced at $99 with feature like easy folding for storage and can hold up to 100lbs and two children. There are models from Chariot like the CX2 trailer that can cost upwards of $785 with features like 20" wheels and fi... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking How to ride a tandem bicycle: 3 of 8
Tandem bikes are great fun, but learning to how to ride one will take you and your co-rider a few hours and several tries to get it right. The best suggestion is start on a very smooth surface or grass. If you fall on the road you are going to get scraped up pretty badly. There are several different styles of tandem bikes fro... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Teaching your children bicycle safety: 3 of 4
It is important to start young, even on a tricycle you should encourage your child to wear a safety helmet. The younger they are when they start, the more likely they will be to continue wearing it.Children who are unable to ride a two wheeled bike confidently without training wheels should not be allowed in the road unsuperv... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Mountain bikers: How to share the trail safely with others: 5 of 5
Make a plan before you ride. Check out the maps of the trails ahead of time. If you are going to a recreational site call the trial guides office to find out what trials are open and what trails are closed and mark them on your map.When riding on hiking trails, always be aware of your surroundings. Not paying attention for ev... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking How to start a Safe Routes to School bike program in your community: 3 of 3
The U.S. Department of Transportation, the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a program called Safe Routes to Schools. This program encourages parents to participate in making a safe route to their children's school for either walking or bicycle riding. According to the Safe Routes website"Recent research indica... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking How to properly install a baby seat on your bike: 3 of 3
Most baby seats for bicycles come with a standard rack that attaches to your bike. Most seats are able slide on and off the rack for convenience. This rack will attach over the rear wheel. There are usually three points where you attach the rack. One point right below the seat along the frame leading to the tire, one point al... More..