GUIDE – Family Riding with Kids of all Ages
goRide your Family Riding Specialists – supporting you to become confident and enjoy riding as a family.
Get the right solutions & support to ride with kids – attached or towed, assisted or independently riding their own bike
SMILE when you ride
Welcome goRide will support you to understand your family riding options and how to get started. What do you need to consider to progress your family biking, as your child’s biking skills and needs change and develop?
Every family is different and your families biking needs will vary depending on the number of children in your family, their age, as well as your and their biking confidence and capability. It is also important to be able to consider how you may continue to bike as a family if your family expands in the future as your kids get older.
To help you find the right family riding solutions we will guide you through your options based on the age of your child as well as the environments you want to ride in as a family.
Full Range of Family Riding Options
Kids Bike Seats, Kids Trailers & Towing Kids Riding their own Bike
Understand the options that are available for riding with your child. Front Kids Bike Seats. Mid Mount Seats and Rear Seats that all attach to your bike. Towing kids in a Kids Bike Trailer or options for towing kids riding their own bike
Options for the age of your child
Enjoy our Guides as we step you through riding with your child. As well as starting your child on their learn to ride a bike journey. Work your way through the Guides or read the age that relates to your child and family.
Riding with my baby/1 year old
Learn when it is safe to ride with your baby/1yr old and understand the kids bike seat and towed options for this age group. Discover what is the best solution for your family and how to keep them safe and comfortable on the bike.
Riding with my 2-6 year old
Learn how to keep your 2-6yr old safe in a kids bike seat or while being towed. Understand the options of how to ride with your child. Discover what is the best solution for your family.
Riding with my 4 plus year old – riding their own bike
Expand your family riding with a bike to bike connection. Learn the options for supporting your child riding their own bike. Help them to ride further and to places they may struggle to go by towing them.
My childs learn to ride journey (coming soon)
Make learning to ride easy and enjoyable. Start their journey on a balance bike (around 2 years) and progress to a pedal bike (4/5 years).
Options for the environments you want to ride in
Understand your options for riding with kids of all ages in different riding environments
- In Traffic
- On Bikepaths
- On Mountain Biking Trails
- Riding long days on multi-day on a family biking holiday.
With Kids on Bikepaths
Solutions and stories to keep kids safe and comfortable riding on bikepaths.
With Kids on MTB Trails
Solutions and stories to keep kids safe and comfortable riding on MTB trails
With Kids in Traffic
Solutions and stories to keep kids safe and comfortable riding in Traffic
With Kids on Holiday
A guide to help you understand how to enjoy a family biking holiday
Supporting your child to be a safe and confident independent bike rider
Independent Riding in Traffic
Understand how to support your child to ride safely in traffic. How will you know when they are ready? Get all the advice and guidance you need for them to confidently ride on their own. Give them the independence to ride to school, activities and with friends.
goRide is here to support you through this experience. If you are struggling with the information, or just need some things clarified or some reassurance then please get in contact. We love hearing from you and want to help.
A selection of family riding stories, support & solutions that will make you & your family SMILE
Family Riding
Stories & Support – Family Riding All our stories on family riding in one easy to navigate page
Riding with a baby/1 year old
Guide – Learn how to ride safely and confidently with your baby/ 1 year old
First Bike Helmet
Everything we ask for your first bike helmet. Lightweight, good head coverage, adjustable, chin pinch guard. The back of this helmet is flat so toddlers can comfortably lean their head on bike seats
Riding with a 2-6 year old
Guide – Learn how to ride safely and confidently with your 2-6 year old
Riding with a 4 + yr old on their own bike
Guide – Learn how to ride safely and confidently with your 4 plus year – riding their own bike
Ride More Places with Kids
Read stories of other families riding together. Is there a ride that your family might enjoy
Kids riding independently in traffic
Guide – Learn how to prepare your child so you have confidence that they can ride safely in traffic
Want more from your riding?
Be supported to Ride as a Family, Progress Your Riding and/or receive Seasonal Inspiration. So you can SMILE when you ride.
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SMILE when you ride
Support & Inspire other riders and families
Share your riding outings, adventures and experiences on our quick and easy question and answer forms. Join us in helping others ride bikes.
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Women
Padded Bike Underwear
Pants for Biking
Tops for Biking
Jackets & Over Trousers for Biking
Riding Clothing for Larger Sizes
Warmth Accessories
Bike Saddles
Bike Helmets
Mountain Bike Helmets
Bike Gloves
Protective Padding
Bike Bells
Hydration
Handlebar Grips
Kids & Youth
Padded Bike Underwear
Bike Helmets
Mountain Bike Helmets
Riding Clothing
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
Be comfortable & confident
Successfully Ride an E-Bike
Beginner Rider
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.
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
Be Comfortable & Confident
Comfort on your Bike Seat
Be Visible on the Bike
Beginner Riders
Get Started – Ride with a baby
Heavy Riders – Enjoy Biking
Riding in Cooler Weather
Riding in Wet Conditions
‘Fun Up’ the Kids Bike/Biking
Bike Path Riding
Beginner to Fitness
Multi-Day
With Kids of all Ages
Kids Riding Bikepaths
Multi-Day with Kids
Bike Path Riding Guide
Ride more Bikepaths
Mountain Biking
Women Beginner to Intermediate
Men Beginner to Intermediate
Multi-Day
With Kids of all ages
Kids Mountain Biking
Multi-Day with Kids
Mountain Biking Guide
Ride more Mountain Bike Trails
Riding in Traffic
Be Visible in Traffic
Commuting
With Kids of all Ages
Kids Riding in Traffic
E – Biking
E-Biking in Traffic
E-Biking on Bikepaths
E-Biking on MTB Trails
A Biking Holiday
E-Biking Guide
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
Multi-Day Guide
A Biking Holiday
Family Biking Holiday
Ride more Multi-Day Rides
Family Riding
Full Range Kids Bike Seats – Attached or Towed
On Bikepaths with Kids
MTB with Kids
In Traffic with Kids
Family Biking Holiday
Family Riding Guide
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 & Bikes
Kids Bike Trailer
Towing kids who ride their own bike
Rear Kids Bike Seats
Mid Mount Kids Bike Seats
Front Kids Bike Seats
Balance Bike
Types of Riding
Bikepath Riding
Family Riding
E-Bike Riding
goUnders- Padded Bike Underwear
Women, Mens, Youth & Kids
SHOP goUnders.