Originally Posted by
Artkansas
Get your oldest a drasienne, aka a balance bike.
And of course, take them on rides with you. You might also check in the family forum.
A run bike is already in the plans for spring, and when the weather is nicer my wife and I use the bike with bobike and trailer more than the car. I feel pretty up to speed on actual methods of use, and have already incorporated bikes into our lifestyle which is why I posted in this forum. The Family forum seems mostly gear and method oriented. This one struck me as having a greater cultural awareness.