025: Family Biking Made Simple: Tips for Moms Who Want to Ride More

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Let's Go Outside | Adventurous Moms, Hiking, Camping, Travelling with Kids, Parenting Outside

Danika Vanderpyl

26 episodes

1 day ago

Do you worry if your kids (or you) have the capacity to do the adventure or trip you want to do? Are you questioning if you have the right gear? Are you wanting to get into canoe camping, backpacking, or on an international trip with the kids but not sure where to start? You are in the right place! This is what this community is all about. We jump into the practicalities of adventuring after having kids from hiking, skiing, rock climbing, travelling and beyond. You’ll hear real experiences from other moms. Join the outdoor mom community.

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025: Family Biking Made Simple: Tips for Moms Who Want to Ride More

Let's Go Outside | Adventurous Moms, Hiking, Camping, Travelling with Kids, Parenting Outside

42 minutes 27 seconds

2 weeks ago

025: Family Biking Made Simple: Tips for Moms Who Want to Ride More

In this episode, I’m joined by Kristen Bonkoski—licensed USA Cycling coach, NICA mountain bike coach, and the creator of Rascal Rides and Femme Cyclist. Kristen is passionate about helping families discover the joy of biking together.

We talk about how to get kids started on bikes—from balance bikes to their first pedal bike—plus simple ways to build confidence, keep riding fun, and stay safe on family bike rides. Kristen shares how she motivated her own son to love biking, how to know when your child is ready to ride on their own, and what to look for when choosing a kid’s bike, or kid’s helmet.

We talk about:

How to introduce biking to your kids in a fun, low-pressure way
Tips for building confidence and independence on two wheels
What to look for when choosing a kid’s bike
How to stay safe while biking as a family
How biking impacts kids for the long term

For the moms who already know biking with kids is worth it—but could use a few tips to make it easier and more fun—this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, capable, and ready to get rolling together.

Places mentioned:

Tour de Mont Blanc

Gear mentioned:

Woom Bikes

iBert Bike Seat: https://amzn.to/3L5mGPv
Shotgun Seat: https://alnk.to/2uJMLlG
MacRides: https://ca.mac-ride.com/collections/child-bike-seats
Bike Pogies: https://www.kidsrideshotgun.ca/products/kids-ride-shotgun-pogies
Tow Ropes

Tow Yee: https://amzn.to/47zbjbs
Kids Ride Shot Gun: https://amzn.to/47yC5AC

Balance Bike: https://alnk.to/8EMj6dq
Follow me tandem: https://amzn.to/4nXVKzN
Cargo Bikes

Connect with Kristen:

Websites: For Families - https://rascalrides.com/

For Women Riders - https://www.femmecyclist.com/

Instagram: @rascal_rides https://www.instagram.com/rascal_rides/

Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other women in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/

Connect with me on IG: @besidethemountain

Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes: https://besidethemountain.com/

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Email me: hello@danikavanderpyl.com

Codes & Discounts:

Wee Woolies: https://www.weewoollies.com/ Use code LetsGoOutside for 10% off

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