Numb or Cold Feet on a Bike

Numb or Cold Feet on a Bike

Your feet are a very important part of riding a bike.  They provide the platform for your power and give you a sense of being connected to your bike.  Problems with your feet can really distract you from enjoying your ride.

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What Causes Numb Feet?

Tingling sensations or complete loss of sensation in your feet is quite common for cyclists.  What is happening to cause this when you are riding your bike?

Your legs are doing all the work when you ride and this increase in activity requires increased blood flow to the muscles doing the work.  Increased blood flow in your legs will lead to your feet swelling a little when you ride.  If your shoes are too tight, or done up tightly, your feet won’t have any room they will become a little squashed which can cause tingling or numbness.

Another reason is nerve impingement or compression of the nerves found between the bones under the ball of your foot.  This area of the foot (your ball) is where you have the most connection with the pedal so over time on a longer ride or when you are riding intensely this part of your foot will be taking the load. This can cause direct nerve compression or a decrease in blood supply to the nerve – both these things result in numbness.

Just like other parts of your body, your feet can become tired when you ride.  Holding your feet in their natural position is important as fatigued foot muscles will collapse which often is the reason for numb toes.  Foot muscles will also fatigue if your shoes are too big as your feet will be working hard to hold onto something.  They need to feel supported and secured to stop gripping.

Poor/weak body position on the bike or pedalling more to one side (dominant leg or slightly off centre seat) are also things to look at.  Again with longer rides when you are asking your body to stay in one position the importance of that position and how you are transferring weight becomes more important.

 

Correct foot placement on your pedal

What Causes Cold Feet?

Cold feet is a much more straight forward problem to solve.  Caused by poor circulation and the cold temperature you are riding in.

Good quality socks are a must if you are routinely having this problem.  Merino or polyamide blend fabrics (avoid 100% cotton) but try and keep them relatively thin, mid to lightweight, remember you need room in your shoes.

Also pedalling technique and body position will be contributing to your bodies ability to circulate blood and keep flow into your feet.

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Mid weight socks will help with warmth while being thin for room in your shoe.

Prevention & Relief…

Technique – foot position & how to pedal – ankle movement/heel drop/your toes need to wriggle.  Get up out of your seat to change your movement.  You may need to stop and have a walk around to get the blood flowing/relieve the impingement.

Shoe Fit – too tight or any pressure points to begin with will only get worse on the bike.  Loosen your shoes, particularly if you are riding in heat.  Also be aware of any size difference between your feet.  If one foot tends to go numb, is this foot bigger than your other one?

Socks – a very important, often overlooked part of the issue.  Thick socks combined with swelling feet can cause the feeling of numbness.  Socks that are bunching up will cause pressure points.  Wearing two socks for warmth – again this will restrict the room in your shoes.

Arch Support – adding arch support to your cycling shoes can help maintain a good foot shape on long rides.  Especially if you already have arch support issues off the bike.

Bike Set Up – how your bike is set up and therefore how you are sitting on it.  Good body position leads to good pedalling.  Make some adjustments to see if you can help resolve the issue.  If you believe this is the cause consider getting a professional bike fit done.

Cleats – a big part of your bike set up… if you ride clipped onto your pedals the placement of your cleats needs to be correct.

Coldness Fixes – keeping yourself warm & dry is key to keeping your feet warm. If you have circulation issues you may need to start your ride with extra layers of warm clothing so you can get and stay warm.  Cover your extremities – head, neck, ears, hands – with warm, weather appropriate bike clothing (See our Be Warm page).  Flexibility in your muscles and good movement across your joints will also help circulation.

Stretching/Strengthening…

Any issues your body has off the bike will be taken with you onto the bike.  So if your body has history of low back, hip or knee issues or stiffness this will be contributing to your comfort on the bike.

The same goes for your feet.  Tight feet and lower leg muscles should be worked on off the bike to help when you get on the bike. To follow is a short list of exercises and stretches to work on…

  • Toe curls
  • Calf stretches
  • Rolling a tennis ball/pilates ball beneath the ball of the foot
  • Foot and ankle rotations
  • Plantar fascia stretches – the arch of your foot
  • Heel toe raises

Attending yoga, pilates, a stretch class at the gym or having some sessions with a physiotherapist will all improve your bodies performance when you ask it to ride your bike.

Comfort & Contact Points

Your comfort while riding is a huge part of enjoying your time on the bike.  It will also keep you protected & safe.  There are three key points where you make contact with your bike.  The seat, the handlebars and the pedals.  It is important to understand how to position your body between these points

For more information see: Chi Riding: Ride Well

Correct technique is a large part of being comfortable when you ride

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Common Bike Seat Comfort Issues

Common Bike Seat Comfort Issues

Common Bike Seat Comfort Issues

Welcome to our stories on common issues that riders can experience from spending time on a bike seat. Read more about the issues that relate to you and learn how you can be comfortable on your bike seat

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Comfort on your bike seat is very important to you enjoying your riding. Many riders can suffer on their saddle, however there is a lot you can do to find comfort. There are four common discomforts that riders can suffer from; Tail Bone Discomfort, Chaffing, Sit Bone Aches, and Soft Tissue Compression. Read goRides stories on these common issues. Learn and understand what you can do to improve the discomfort you are experiencing.

Tail Bone Discomfort

Discomfort in your tail bone will most commonly occur when you put load or weight through your tail bone. You effectively are sitting on your tail bone…and this will result in discomfort.  Read our story to gain some understanding of why this is happening and some changes you can make to improve your comfort.

Chaffing

Chaffing occurs when there is rubbing. This can be common on the parts of your body that should or may come in contact with your bike saddle. Read our story to gain some understanding of why this is happening and some changes you can make to improve your comfort.

Soft Tissue Compression

Compression of your front area on the bike seat can occur as you spend more time on your bike seat. This is less common in riders riding in an upright position compared to if you ride in a lean forward position. Read our story to gain some understanding of why this is happening and some changes you can make to improve your comfort.

Sit Bone Aches

Your sit bones are large boney protuberances that are designed to take your load during sitting. That is their purpose.  It is important that your sit bones are able to take this load when you sit on a bike saddle. Read our story to gain some understanding of how you can make sure you are sitting on these bones and help them be better at taking your load. 

Heavy Riders

Riders that have some weight challenges are commonly more susceptible to discomfort issues on their bike saddle. Riding a bike can support you to move and improve your well being…so it is important that we support you to find comfort on your bike seat. We suggest you tackle this early in your riding or if you are looking to try to increase the time your ride.  Comfort on your saddle and bike is possible you will need to work at it and find what is right for you. . Use our guide on Heavy Riders to understand how you can support your comfort. 

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How Does it Feel to Ride with a Front Kids Bike Seat

How Does it Feel to Ride with a Front Kids Bike Seat

Understand how riding with a front kids bike seat will feel so you can get going and create plenty of happy family biking memories.

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People all over New Zealand and the world choose to take their babies and toddlers on bikes from a young age.  We believe it is worth making the time to learn how you can ride bikes together because of what you and your family can gain from biking as a family. It is good to be aware that when you add a baby/toddler to your bike in a front kids bike seat your riding with need to adjust. It will feel slightly different than when you ride solo. Understanding the changes can help you have the confidence to get started and make riding with your young child easy and safe right from the beginning. It can also help you understand whether a front bike seat it the right solution for you.

You learnt to ride a bike so we are confident that, with a little practise, you will be able to adjust your riding so that you feel safe and confident riding with your baby/toddler.

Changes in feel when riding with your baby/toddler 

1. Takes up space/adds bulk/length to your bike

Adding a Front Kids Bike Seat plus your child is going to take up space on your bike. Removing some of the space that you are used to having when riding solo.  

  • Some bike skills that you most likely do, without even thinking about them, you may need to alter as the space you need to do these skills has been reduced or removed and replaced with a front seat and your child. You will need to learn how to adjust these skills to ride with a kids seat or trailer.
2. Adds weight to your bike

Adding a Front Kids Bike Seat  plus your child is going to add weight to your bike. This increased weight will alter the riding experience.

  • It will require a higher level of strength and fitness to ride and get to a destination compared to riding solo
  • Leaning the bike to get on and off the bike will feel a little different
  • Pushing the bike when walking with it will require you to balance the extra load and can change the feel when you manoeuvre the bike
  • When you are riding you will need to balance the extra load when steering and going around corners. The bike will also feel different when you go over bumps etc
  • As your child grows their weight increases so you will notice the effects of this increased load and have to adjust again

Changes in riding with a Front Kids Bike Seat 

The increased weight at the front of the bike and with the seat and your child positioned in front of you (between your chest and the handlebars) will alter the feel of your riding and some specific biking skills. Lets understand some of these changes.

Taking up Space/Bulk 

  • A front seat sits in the space that you (the adult) would usually use to get on and off your bike and when starting and stopping. The more space that is left between your chest and the kids bike seat the easier it is to manage these skills. Upright riders and/or those on larger bikes will have more space and are therefore best suited to riding with a front kids bike seat. Alternatively you can lower your bike seat so your feet can touch the ground. This allows you to start and stop without coming off your seat and therefore these skills no longer need the space in front of you  The down side to this is your riding is less efficient with your seat low. If you are riding a mountain bike with a dropper seat post this will make these changes easy to manage. Just use the dropper to lower your seat when stopping and starting and return it to the right height when riding.
  • With a front seat positioned in front it may effect your reach to your handlebarsyou have to reach around the seat to grip your handlebars.  If you ride in an upright body position and/or have big sweep back handlebars this will be easy.  If you ride in a forward lean body position it may be hard to reach your handlebars without coming into contact with the back of the seat at your chest and/or neck. For smaller bike frames this contact will definitely happen, medium and above it will be manageable.

Added Weight 

  • a front seat is fairly close to the mid point of your bike so you should be able to get used to the added weight and how it effects your balance quite quickly. If you are riding with a young child they are still quite small and light and so the change won’t be significant and you will adapt becoming fitter and stronger as you ride together and your child grows and develops Steering will feel slightly different with the weight at the front, slow right down for corners and never attempt to turn sharply.

The more riding you do the quicker you will adjust to the new feeling your bike has with a Front or Mid Seat and child on it.  It will initially feel a little different but you will quickly adjust.

 

Understand how it will feel to ride with other seats/trailer please read the following stories…

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How does it feel to bike with a Rear Kids Bike Seat

How does it feel to bike with a Rear Kids Bike Seat

Understand how riding with a rear kids bike seat will feel so you can get going and create plenty of happy family biking memories.

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People all over New Zealand and the world choose to bike with their babies/ toddlers and young kids.  We believe it is worth making the time to learn how you can ride bikes together because of what you and your family can gain from biking as a family. It is good to be aware that when you add a baby/toddler/child to your bike in a rear kids bike seat your riding with need to adjust. It will feel slightly different than when you ride solo. Understanding the changes can help you have the confidence to get started and make riding with your young child easy and safe right from the beginning. It can also help you understand whether a rear kids bike seat is the right solution for you

You learnt to ride a bike so we are confident that, with a little practise, you will be able to adjust your riding so that you feel safe and confident riding with your baby/toddler/child..

Changes in feel when riding with a Rear Kids Bike Seat

1. Takes up space/adds bulk to your bike

Adding a Rear Kids Bike Seat and child to your bike is going to take up space on your bike. Removing some of the space that you are used to having when riding solo.  

  • Some bike skills that you most likely do, without even thinking about them, you may need to alter as the space you need to do these skills has been reduced or removed and replaced with a rear bike seat and your child. You will need to learn how to adjust these skills to ride with a rear seat..
2. Adds weight to your bike

Adding a Kids Bike Seat and  your child is going to add weight to your bike. This increased weight will alter the riding experience.

  • It will require a higher level of strength and fitness to ride and get to a destination compared to riding solo
  • Leaning the bike to get on and off the bike will feel a little different
  • Pushing the bike when walking with it will require you to balance the extra load and can change the feel when you manoeuvre the bike
  • When you are riding you will need to balance the extra load when steering and going around corners. The bike will also feel different when you go over bumps etc
  • As your child grows their weight increases so you will notice the effects of this increased load and have to adjust again

Changes in riding with a Rear Kids Bike Seat 

With you child positioned behind your bike seat in a rear kids bike seat you have increased weight that sits quite high at the rear of your bike altering the feel of your riding and some specific biking skills. Lets understand more about the changes and how your riding will need to adjust.

Taking up space/bulk

  • With your seat and child positioned behind your saddle it may interfere with how you would normally get on and off the bike. You will adjust quickly to finding a different way to mount and dismount your bike. Lowering your bike seat may help with this.

 Added Weight

  • a rear seat is high at the back of your bike so you will notice a difference to the feel and balance of your bike.  When riding this will change the feel of steering and corners. You will just need to ride slower and be more considered and with a little practise you will adjust
  • being at the rear makes the back of your bike heavier so you need to be aware of this weight when leaning your bike. It is best to keep the bike as upright as possible, don’t lean it too much when getting on and off the bike
  • with the added weight on your bike it is a good idea to choose an easier gear to set off in and you will need to brake earlier to come to a stop
  • with increased weight at the rear you have to manage the balance of the bike so the front wheel does not lift when getting on and off, manoeuvring your bike and sometimes even when riding. This is just a small adjustment making sure you balance the weight by keeping your weight forward over the handlebars.

The more riding you do the quicker you will adjust to the new feeling your bike has with a Rear Seat and child on it.  It will initially feel a little different but you will quickly adjust.

 

Understand how it will feel to ride with other seats/trailer please read the following stories…

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How does it feel to Bike with a Kids Bike Trailer

How does it feel to Bike with a Kids Bike Trailer

Understand how riding with a Kids Bike Trailer will feel so you can get going and create plenty of happy family biking memories.

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People all over New Zealand and the world choose to take their babies, toddlers and kids in a kids bike / multi-use trailer. it is worth making the time to learn how you can ride bikes with your kids because of what you and your family can gain from biking together. It is good to be aware that when you add a baby/toddler/kid to your bike in a kids bike trailer your riding with need to adjust. It will feel slightly different than when you ride solo. Understanding the changes can help you have the confidence to get started and make riding with your child easy and safe right from the beginning. It can also help you understand whether a bike trailer is the right solution for you.

You learnt to ride a bike so we are confident that, with a little practise, you will be able to adjust your riding so that you feel safe and confident riding with your baby/toddler/kid in a kids bike trailer..

Changes in feel when riding with a Kids Bike Trailer 

1. Adds bulk & length to your bike

Adding a Kids Bike Trailer to your bike is going to make you wider and longer when compared to riding solo

2. Adds weight to your bike

A Bike Trailer is going to add weight at the rear of your bike as you have to tow the trailer.

Changes in riding with a Kids Bike Trailer 

As a bike trailer is not attached to your bike but is a low and stable tow behind your bike there is little change to the actual riding of your bike. You can mount/ dismount/ start/ stop and move around the bike just as when you are riding solo. Lets understand more about the changes and how your riding will need to adjust.

Adding bulk and length

  • With your trailer positioned away from the bike (towed behind the bike) it does not change your riding due to taking up space around you (like  with a kids bike seat) . However a trailer is wider than your bike so you will need to be aware of this when steering, going around corners and keeping to a path (is the path wide enough?). You will just need to ride slower and be more considered and with a little practise you will adjust.
  • Adding a trailer makes your bike significantly longer as well, so again you need to consider this when passing things, crossing traffic or going around corners.  You will need more distance or time to safely complete these tasks than you would with just the length of your own bike.

 Added Weight

  • With towing your child the weight is behind you and you will most likely feel a drag from the trailer. It may be more difficult to ride some terrain. The weight is going to be more noticeable when going up inclines/hills. That weight can also give a feel of being slightly pushed or shunted on a decline/downhill.  It is a good idea to choose an easier gear to set off in and you will need to brake earlier to come to a stop or use your brakes more for any downhill riding.

The more riding you do the quicker you will adjust to the new feel of biking with a Kids Bike Trailer.  It will initially feel a little different but you will quickly adjust.

 

To compare how other Bike Seats or Towing Options will feel…see these stories…

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Towing Kids on the Bike – What are your options?

Towing Kids on the Bike – What are your options?

Towing Kids on the Bike  – What Are your Options?
Towing Kids on your Bike – What are your options .

Solutions  – Kids Bike Trailer, Towing Kids who ride their own bike.

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Towing your Child – Your Options

Kids Bike Trailer
Tow Rope– Towng Kids who ride their own bike.
Tow Bar – Towng Kids who ride their own bike.
Tow Frame– Towng Kids who ride their own bike.

Why choose a Kids Bike Trailer or Tow Kids who ride their own bike

Choosing to tow your child is for a wide variety of reasons.

Bike Trailers : The advantages of choosing to tow a child or children in a seated bike trailer is;

  • A wide use range. Can start riding from 1 years old and multi-use trailers can be used as a stroller from a newborn..
  • Your child/children is harnessed and protected within an enclosed space that is less effected by the weather conditions you choose to ride/recreate in.
  • Bike Trailer that are multi-use provide you with the ability to have one piece of equipment and allow you to recreate with you child in a variety of activities. You can switch between kits to make your trailer suitable for biking, strolling, jogging and even skiing.
  • Trailers give you lots of extra space for carrying more than just your child.  Extra pockets and the large enclosed, protected internal space. This will broaden your options and allow your family to use the trailer for more than recreation or pleasure.  Bike trailers are a great alternative to transport by car. Suitable for riding through traffic and around town if you are confident
  • With different trailers available to suit different types of riding environments as well as they storage capacity bike trailers are often the obvious choice for off road touring or multi day bike holidays with a family.
Towing kids who ride their own bikes:  The advantages of choosing to tow your child while riding their own bike are:

  • You do some/most of the work for them
  • You make most/all of the decisions.

Assisting your child while riding their own bike by towing will broaden where you can ride and how far you can ride with your child. As you are making the decisions you can take them into busy environments e.g. traffic that they would otherwise be unsafe in. You can also take them further or on to terrain that they may struggle to bike on their own e.g. up hills.

This provides more riding experiences for families. It can assist families as you negotiate the different ages and capabilities of siblings. It can also provide a greater variety of experiences at an earlier age. Your family is more likely to enjoy the riding experience if you are supporting and challenging each rider at their individual riding level and capability. As well as providing assist when needed to keep everyone happy and biking

Bike Trailers

The Facts – Your child is towed behind you in an enclosed trailer. They are available as either a:

  • Single Trailer suitable for transporting one child up to 36kg
  • Double Trailers suitable for transporting one or  two children up to 45kg

Some Bike Trailers are Multi-Use Trailers meaning they are more than just a bike trailer and are suitable to use for a variety of recreational activities. Conversion Kits are available to convert a trailer into a stroller, jogger and some are also suitable for the snow Check out what conversion kits come with the different trailers and what kits can be purchased separately. Comparing Thule Bike Trailers

Bike Trailers can be a reasonably large investment but being able to use them over a wide age range and for the multi-use trailers for multiple activities can definitely make the investment worthwhile. They offer you to have one piece of equipment to use for walking/jogging and biking. Using your kids bike trailer as a stoller and jogger

Bike Compatability Bike Trailers connect to the hub of the towing bikes rear wheel. They are easily attached to rear wheels that have quick release skewers though options are available for those bikes that are not compatible. Learn more: Will a Bike Trailer Fit my Bike

Riding with a Bike Trailer- Different bike trailers are suited to different riding environments. Recreation for urban areas ( bikepath and road/traffic) Off-road add on gravel trails and our Sports Trailer suitable to all environments. You need to feel safe and confident towing a trailer in the environments you are riding in. Protecting kids from the weather and providing them with a comfortable space makes BIke Trailers a great choice for longer and regular rides. A fantastic option for commuting and mulit-day.

Remember the towing bike/biker must have the fitness and strength to tow a trailer. E-Bikes can offer a great solution if this is a concern. Learn more at Riding Safely with a Kids Bike Trailer

Kids Bike Trailer Buying Guide

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Ride Safely with Kids Bike Trailer

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Kids Bike Trailers – FAQ

Tow Rope for towing kids who ride their own bike

The Facts – The Bike Tow Rope is a bungee style towing product that connects a lead bike with an adult rider to a trailing bike. It allows you to tow a rider smoothly & safely without the threat and danger of a towing device dangling down into your wheels.  The bungee tension & length has been customised for adventure sports so the trailing rider is far enough back to see the trail and manage terrain changes.  It is for uphill and flat terrain only. Suitable for towing riders from 4 years to adults (max combined weight of bike & rider 225kg or 450kg for an E-Bike Tow Rope). making it a safe way to expand and improve your family riding experiences.

Bike Compatability Compatible will all adult and kids bikes

Riding with a Tow Rope -.As the rider of the lead bike you need to be capable of taking on the extra work and load that towing a child requires.  Do you have the fitness/strength required? Electric bikes remove these barriers and allow most adults to tow any child/rider.

LEARN MORE AT: Riding Safely with a Tow Rope

Kids who ride their won bike Buying Guide

Ride Safely with a Tow Rope

 

Will a Tow Rope fit my bike

Tow Rope – FAQ

Tow Bar for towing kids who ride their own bike

The Facts – The Bike Tow Bar is a solid bar that is used to connect a lead (adult) bike to a trailing (kids) bike making a bike to bike connection. You can use this bar from 4yrs to 9yrs.  The combined maximum towing weight of the bike and the rider is 36kg.

Bike Compatability. The Tow Bar attaches to the adult seat post and connects with the steering tube on the kids bike. It is not compatible with carbon seat posts.  It needs a clear path way from seat post over rear wheel to the child’s bike. The childs bike needs to be a 20″ bike or smaller to be compatible.

LEARN MORE AT:  Will a Bike Tow Bar Fit my Bike?

Riding with a Tow Bar –When in use the front wheel of the trailing (child’s) bike is lifted off the ground. A stabilising bar prevents the child’s handlebars from turning leaving the lead bike (adult) in control of steering. Your child can choose to pedal or not while being towed, making the ride easier for them. There can be some wobble for the lead rider and some lean for the child therefore best suited to assist for short periods. As the rider of the lead bike you need to be capable of taking on the extra work and load that towing a child requires.  Do you have the fitness/strength required? Electric bikes remove these barriers and allow most adults to tow any child/rider.

LEARN MORE AT:  Riding safely with a Bike Tow Bar

Kids who ride their won bike Buying Guide

Ride Safely with a Tow Bar

 

Will a Tow Bar fit my Bike.

Tow Bar – FAQ

Tow Frame for towing kids who ride their own bike

The Facts -The Bike Tow Frame connects the rear wheel hub of the lead bike to the front wheel hub of the trailing bike making a very low stable bike to bike connection.. This stability makes this towing option suitable for long periods of towing, towing  younger kids and our choice for towing in traffic. You can use the tow frame from 3yrs to 9yrs and up to a maximum combined weight of 45kg for the trailing bike and rider.

Bike Compatability Compatible with most adult bikes and can attach to kids bike that at 20″ or smaller . Learn More. Will a Tow Frame Fit my Bike.

Riding with a Tow Frame -.When in use the front wheel of the trailing (child’s) bike is lifted off the ground. The design prevents the handlebars on the child’s bike from turning, leaving the lead bike (adult) in control of steering. Your child can choose to pedal or not while being towed, making the ride easier for them, As the rider of the lead bike you need to be capable of taking on the extra work and load that towing a child requires.  Do you have the fitness/strength required? Electric bikes remove these barriers and allow most adults to tow any child/rider.

Kids who ride their won bike Buying Guide

Ride Safely with a Tow Frame

Will a Tow Frame fit fit my Bike.

Tow Frame – FAQ

Alternative Options

Understand your options for Biking with Kids Attached on a Kids Bike Seat

Having a child attached to your bike on a Kids Bike Seat – Front, Mid Mount or a Rear Seat may be a better solution for your family. Learn about your options for riding with a kids bike seat here.

Prefer to understand your options by age then please use our guides

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 2-6 years old

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Jackets for Biking/Outdoors

Protective Padding

Bike Gloves

Bike Lights

Bike Bells

Handlebar Grips

Bike Saddle

Bike Locks

Hydration

Family 

Ride with a baby/ 1 year old

Ride with a 2-6 year old

Ride with a  4 + year old - on their own bike

Full Range Kids Bike Seats - Attached or Towed

Create a Family Biking Holiday

Ride More Places with Kids

Men

Padded Bike Underwear

Bike Helmets

Mountain Bike Helmets

Bike Saddles

Bike Tops,Jackets & Over Trousers

Bike Gloves

Protective Padding

Handlebar Grips

Bike Bell

Smile when you ride

Successfully Ride an E-Bike

Heavy Riders - Enjoy Biking

Be Comfortable on your Bike Seat

Riding in Cooler Weather

Riding in Wet Conditions

Be Visible on the Bike

Enjoy a Biking Holiday

'Fun Up' the Kids Bike/Biking

goUnders- Padded Bike Underwear

Women, Mens, Youth & Kids

SHOP goUnders.

Smile when you ride

Be Comfortable on your Bike Seat

Beginner to Fitness Bikers

Get Started - Ride with a baby

Heavy Riders - Enjoy Biking

Riding in Cooler Weather

Riding in Wet Conditions

Be Visible on the Bike

'Fun Up' the Kids Bike/Biking

Clothing & Bags

Padded Bike Pants & Underwear

Pants & Shorts for Biking

Bike Tops

Bike Jackets

Over Trousers for Biking

Headbands & Neck Warmers for Biking

Bags, Baskets & Panniers for Biking

Rider Safety & Protection

Bike Helmets

Mountain Bike Helmets

Bike Gloves

Protective Padding

Bike Lights

Bike Bells

First Aid & Personal Care

Hydration

Bike Tow Ropes

Bike Parts & Care

Bike Saddles

Handlebar Grips

Bike Locks

Bike Carriers

Bike & Chain Cleaning

Bike Tools & Tool Kits to Carry

Kids Bike Seats & Bikes

Rear Kids Bike Seats

Mid Kids Bike Seats

Front Kids Bike Seats

Towing Kids who ride their own Bike

Bike Trailers for Kids

Kids Balance Bikes

HIRE Kids Bike Seats

goUnders- Padded Bike Underwear

Women, Mens, Youth & Kids

SHOP goUnders.

Bike Path Riding

Bike path Riding Guide

Beginner to Fitness

Commuting

Multi-Day

With Kids of all ages

Kids Riding Bikepaths

Multi-Day with Kids

Ride more Bikepaths

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking Guide

Women Beginner to Intermediate

Men Beginner to Intermediate

Multi-Day

With Kids of all ages

Kids Mountain Biking

Multi-Day with Kids

Ride more Mountain Bike Trails

Riding in Traffic

Be Visible in Traffic

With kids of all ages

Kids Riding in Traffic

E - Biking

E-Biking Guide

E-Biking in Traffic

E-Biking on Bikepaths

E-Biking on MTB Trails

A Biking Holiday

Multi-Day Riding

Multi-Day on Bike Paths

Multi-Day on MTB Trails

Multi-Day with Kids on Bike Paths

Multi-Day with Kids on MTB Trails

A Biking Holiday

Family Biking Holiday

Ride more Multi-Day Rides

Family Riding

Family Riding Guide

On Bikepaths with Kids

MTB with Kids

In Traffic with Kids

Full Range Kids Bike Seats - Attached or Towed

Family Biking Holiday

Ride More Places with Kids

Kids Attached or Towed Buying Guides

Rear Kids Bike Seat

Mid Mount Kids Bike Seat

Front Kids Bike Seat 

Towing Kids who ride their own bikes

Kids Bike Trailers

Kids & Youth Buying Guides

Kids Bike Helmets

Kids Riding Clothing

Kids Padded Bike Pants

Kids Padded Protection

Kids Handlebar Grips 

Kids Balance Bike

Comfort on the Bike Buying Guides 

Womens Bike Saddle

Mens Bike Saddle

Padded Bike Pants

Bike Jackets

Carrying Gear 

Handlebar Grip

Hydration

Rider Safety Buying Guides

Bike Helmet

Mountain Bike Helmet

Protective Padding

Be Visible 

Bike Glove

Bike Light 

Mountain Bike Light

First Aid & Personal Care 

Gear & Care for Bikes Buying Guides

Bike Carriers

Bike Cleaning

Bike Locks

Chain Cleaning and Lube

goUnders- Padded Bike Underwear

Women, Mens, Youth & Kids

SHOP goUnders.

Women & Families Learning

Comfort on your Bike Seat

Clothing for Biking

Family Biking

Improve your Riding

Carrying Gear

Care for 'you'

Care for your Bike

Ride More Places

Ride more Bikepaths

Ride more NZ Cycle Trails

Ride more Mountain Bike Trails

Ride more Multi-Day Rides

Ride more Places with Kids

Riding Gear

Bike Helmets

Bike Saddles

Padded Bike Underwear & Pants

Bike Gloves

Bike Jackets

Protective Padding

Bike Locks

Bike Lights

Bike Tools to Carry

Handlebar Grips

Bike and Chain Cleaning

Kids Bike Seats

Kids Bike Trailer

Towing kids who ride their own bike

Rear Kids Bike Seats

Mid Mount Kids Bike Seats

Front Kids Bike Seats

Types of Riding

Bikepath Riding

Family Riding

E-Bike Riding

goUnders- Padded Bike Underwear

Women, Mens, Youth & Kids

SHOP goUnders.