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Props to my wife
My wife today, completely out of the blue, decided to pick up our four year old from pre-school using her bike (we have a Burley trailer). This is no small feat considering we also have a one year old, and the pre-school is over 12 miles from our house. Remarkably, a good time was had by all, although her knee is a little sore. This was the first time she's been on the bike since the fall.
She said she was inspired by my bike commuting.
Paul
She said she was inspired by my bike commuting.
Paul
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Glad to play the role of safety nanny here but I assume she had a nice safe route free of cars? Assuming yes, cheers to her big time.
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My wife today, completely out of the blue, decided to pick up our four year old from pre-school using her bike (we have a Burley trailer). This is no small feat considering we also have a one year old, and the pre-school is over 12 miles from our house. Remarkably, a good time was had by all, although her knee is a little sore. This was the first time she's been on the bike since the fall.
She said she was inspired by my bike commuting.
Paul
She said she was inspired by my bike commuting.
Paul
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Huh? wtf you talking about? She's pulling around an infant and a toddler. If it's in traffic, it's not a smart idea depending on the rider and the route. Duh. When I read the route was 12 miles, I wondered how you could do that without traffic. And if she is in traffic, does she have a Dinotte and a mirror?
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It is in the air! My wife took my 2 year old son on a ride to the grocery store a couple of days ago. He has a Strider running bicycle (https://www.stridersports.com/) which he road half the way there before giving up and getting in the trailer. On the way back he road the entire way home. The Grocery store is two miles away. Lil' guy road 3 miles, and when I got home from work he wanted me to take him on a bike ride. *proud father*
(And before anyone asks, they road on the sidewalks.)
(And before anyone asks, they road on the sidewalks.)
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+1 to the Strider bike! My second and third both love the strider. (Yes...before I get trolled....I realize that this is a tanget).
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Huh? wtf you talking about? She's pulling around an infant and a toddler. If it's in traffic, it's not a smart idea depending on the rider and the route. Duh. When I read the route was 12 miles, I wondered how you could do that without traffic. And if she is in traffic, does she have a Dinotte and a mirror?
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Holy... and you're sure everybody is ok? What does this mean??
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I saw one of those tip over once. the guy stopped and turned to look at his kid and the thing toppled over. I don't know why, maybe the kids was too big and leaned over too much and because they weren't moving it was able to flip over? don't know the brand sorry. it would stink if that happened in traffic, huh?
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I saw one of those tip over once. the guy stopped and turned to look at his kid and the thing toppled over. I don't know why, maybe the kids was too big and leaned over too much and because they weren't moving it was able to flip over? don't know the brand sorry. it would stink if that happened in traffic, huh?
It is a tricky issue though. I think I would *feel* safer with my child being either behind me or in front of me on of those bike mounted seats. But I think it is *actually* safer to use a trailer (with lots of lights, flags, sirens, Yosemite Sam "Back Off!" mud flaps, and someone riding behind the trailer out in the middle of the lane to make sure that they get hit before the trailer. (over-protective dad)
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There ya go. See, that's all I was asking. Just helping watch out for the kids man. Didn't hurt to ask.
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People usually get defensive when you question (or appear to question) their parenting skills. I ride with my kids in the trailer all the time, and I would be offended if you implied that I was endangering my kids. Besides, I find people give me much more room when I have the trailer on the back.
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People usually get defensive when you question (or appear to question) their parenting skills. I ride with my kids in the trailer all the time, and I would be offended if you implied that I was endangering my kids. Besides, I find people give me much more room when I have the trailer on the back.
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Huh? wtf you talking about? She's pulling around an infant and a toddler. If it's in traffic, it's not a smart idea depending on the rider and the route. Duh. When I read the route was 12 miles, I wondered how you could do that without traffic. And if she is in traffic, does she have a Dinotte and a mirror?
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Hm.. Really? From the design of my trailer I really can't fathom how that would even happen. I suppose the kid could have done it if the child was way too big for the trailor and not strapped down appropriately. The trailer itself has a big honkin' spring where it attaches to the bicycle. I can lay my bike completely flat on the ground and the trailer won't move at all. My trailer is a pretty cheap model too, so I don't think that is some sort of special feature.
It is a tricky issue though. I think I would *feel* safer with my child being either behind me or in front of me on of those bike mounted seats. But I think it is *actually* safer to use a trailer (with lots of lights, flags, sirens, Yosemite Sam "Back Off!" mud flaps, and someone riding behind the trailer out in the middle of the lane to make sure that they get hit before the trailer. (over-protective dad)
It is a tricky issue though. I think I would *feel* safer with my child being either behind me or in front of me on of those bike mounted seats. But I think it is *actually* safer to use a trailer (with lots of lights, flags, sirens, Yosemite Sam "Back Off!" mud flaps, and someone riding behind the trailer out in the middle of the lane to make sure that they get hit before the trailer. (over-protective dad)
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You make no sense, sorry to inform you.
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I think asking how busy and safe the commute was is a legitimate question. Of course...they are the OP's children...but what does that really matter in all actuality? That's why for example, DCS exists...to safeguard the welfare of children...no matter if they're your children. That said...congratulations to your wife!
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Thank you and yes, congrats again to the better half!
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I think asking how busy and safe the commute was is a legitimate question. Of course...they are the OP's children...but what does that really matter in all actuality? That's why for example, DCS exists...to safeguard the welfare of children...no matter if they're your children. That said...congratulations to your wife!
If the OP had asked advice on routing before setting out, it might have made sense to offer the opinion. Otherwise, useless and misinformed pedantry.
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Sorry about my tone, though. I was brazen and in need of humility. You didn't deserve that.
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Mr. Sensitive. It is a fact though that riding on roads with babies on your bike is a bit scary, right? MUP's are, of course, very different. But If I saw a parent dragging there babies with them on the roads in my city I'd give 'em a spanking and put them in the corner.
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Mr. Sensitive. It is a fact though that riding on roads with babies on your bike is a bit scary, right? MUP's are, of course, very different. But If I saw a parent dragging there babies with them on the roads in my city I'd give 'em a spanking and put them in the corner.
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