My Daughter and her white knuckle ride

[garethssmith]

I've started to take my daughter to nursery on the back of my bike, mainly to get used to the new bike, but secondly to get her used to being on a bike.

She's 2 years old, and she absolutely loves it. Keeps asking to go further and further rather than the 2.5 mile trip in the mornings.

Here she is, all ready to go...

 

[Berties]

you definatley look the more nervous

 

[J1780]

Great idea. I must do that although my 2yr old doesn't go to nursery or creche. Good way to convince my wife I need a new bike current stables are in no way suitable for a seat. At the moment she uses a balance bike to potter around on and she loves it.

 

[Sandra6]

Whenever I see somebody with a child on the back I always wonder how they manage to get on the bike without kicking the child in the head.
How is it done??!!

 

[garethssmith]

I was nervous as hell that first ride out. More confident now after a few times out though, just have to try to remember to keep my speed that little bit slower.

I know what you mean @Sandra6, I thought that, it takes no grace whatsoever, it's bending your legs in a way they're not really meant to go, but well worth it

 

[J1780]

Never though of getting on with the seat in the way and possible kicking my daughter in the head!! First few times I'll just get assistance from my wife

 

[XRHYSX]

Fantastic picture, and good for you taking your little one to nursery by bike,
My first two off-spring went on a rear carrier, could of done with a Ladies step-through bike
I use a WEEride for my third which makes getting on and off a lot easier, and I can talk to him without having to take my eyes off the road

 

[garethssmith]

I looked at the WeeRide but was told they're not suitable for drop bar/road bikes because of the riding position so opted for the rear carrying seat instead. I'll look at the WeeRide again when I get my "cheap" hybrid for the winter months

 

[gavintc]

Whenever I see somebody with a child on the back I always wonder how they manage to get on the bike without kicking the child in the head.
How is it done??!!

Thats why the child is wearing a helmet

 

[XRHYSX]

I looked at the WeeRide but was told they're not suitable for drop bar/road bikes because of the riding position so opted for the rear carrying seat instead. I'll look at the WeeRide again when I get my "cheap" hybrid for the winter months

Aah yes, dosen't suit the racer style of bike,

 

[Sara_H]

Apparently dutch men are not averse to riding step through framed bikes so they avoid kicking sprog in head when mountin/dismounting bike with a rear seat on.

 

[fabregas485]

I saw someone the other day with a WeeRide, and I though it looked so cool

 

[Bryony]

My fiance's youngest occasionally goes in a rear seat, the very first time she hated it! She kept screaming, if he sped up (was only going about 5/6 mph) and screamed if it was a bit bumpy! She really had a look of terror on her face for the whole ride She's much happier in it now and even wants to go faster, but she now would rather go on her bike which is great but we do put her in the seat if we're doing longish rides.

 

[Puddles]

That's great! I have never done the seat thing I have always done the trailer thing, mainly because I was far to wobbly when I started and didn't have enough confidence plus I had two to get in/on.

 

[ScotiaLass]

Fab!!
My daughter has a trailer for her two boys and they love it!