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 OptionsÂ
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 Â
Options for the age of your childÂ
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 3 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
Make learning to ride easy and enjoyable. Start their journey on a balance bike (around 1 and 1/2 to 2 years). The balance bike is an amazing tool to develop your childs motor and biking skills. Then 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 riderÂ
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?Â
Be supported to Ride as a Family, Progress Your Riding and/or receive Seasonal Inspiration. So you can SMILE when you ride.
All new members are automatically entered into our Seasonal Prize Draw.
SMILE when you ride
Support & Inspire other riders and familiesÂ
Share your riding outings, adventures and experiences on our quick and easy question and answer forms. Join us in helping others ride bikes.Â
All entries are automatically entered into our Seasonal Prize Draw.