Kids Biking in Traffic
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Welcome to goRides – Kids Riding in Traffic page. Being able to ride in traffic with kid widens where you can ride and helps make riding a bike part of your lifestyle. Riding in traffic includes riding to school, an activity or connecting to bikepaths and trails that require you to cross traffic or ride through sections in traffic. Whatever it is because it is such a challenging and high consequence environment it does take some thought and consideration on how to keep everyone safe.
How to ride in traffic with kids on their own bike
Key things to know… Traffic environments are busy, dynamic and unpredictable making safety a challenge and a priority. If your child is riding their own bike but it is not yet safe for them to ride in a traffic environment you can provide assistance and safety by attaching them to your bike. Creating a bike to bike connection with your child makes riding in traffic an option – you know where they are and you make all the decisions for your child. If considering a bike to bike connection for a young child you have to be confident that they will remain seated on their bike at all times.
Best way to solve this issue is to bike as well so you can progress your child through stages of riding in traffic. For older kids simply use our resource to work towards becoming an independent rider in traffic.
- Start with kids riding their own bike but connected to your bike using a bike to bike connection. A Tow Frame is the most stable connection and best suited to traffic environments. A Tow Bar is best suited to low traffic volumes.
- If you ride a bike then ride together in traffic. Help keep them safe and teach them the road rules and how to ride safely in traffic, see our story.
- Prepare them for riding independently in traffic.
Enjoy our selected stories: Riding in traffic with a child on their own bike. Guide – Teaching Kids to be Independent Riders in Traffic
Tow Frame
Create a tandem
$509.00
This very stable bike to bike connection effectively creates a tandem. Best solution for riding with young kids in traffic… LEARN MORE
Tow Bar
Assist through traffic
$199.00
This budget friendly solution helps to assist kids when they need some support riding in low traffic volumes. Helps kids to ride further or places they might struggle without some assistance… LEARN MORE
Kids Independent in Traffic
goRide Independent Riding Guide
Learn how you can support your child to become a safe independent rider in traffic. How will you know when they are ready… LEARN MORE
Kids Learning to Ride Bikes
goRide Programmes & Kits (Coming soon)
The better rider they are the more competent they will be riding in traffic. Make learning to ride together easy and enjoyable… LEARN MORE
Outer Layers for Visibility
Key things to know…  Helping them be seen helps keep them safe. Motor vehicles need to be aware they are present and sharing the space. The earlier a driver sees them the less the risk. The brighter the better. If this is a challenge because of school uniform restrictions make sure you choose brightness in other things – helmets, gloves, bags.
Best way to solve this issue is to make outer layer choices that make them as visible as possible. When you can get them to use riding clothing that is bright (fluro colours or simply a bright colour) and reflective. Have words, shapes or stripes that are reflective on clothing or bags.
Enjoy our selected stories and support:: Kids Be Visible. Be Visible Buying Guide
Visibility Cover for Bags
Oxford Bright CoverÂ
$42.00
Get great visibility products and you will ride more. This cover has several reflective features & is waterproof. Domes to secure over bags from 12 to 30L… LEARN MORE
Helmets
See the Range…
Choose a bright coloured helmet that will help you be visible. Add a rear vent light where you can so you will be seen when you ride… LEARN MORE
Visibility Winter Bike Gloves
Bellweather Climate Control GlovesÂ
The perfect winter glove available in XS fitting 10yrs+. Three colour options. Get the right protection for cool weather & early morning riding… LEARN MORE
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Visibility Fleece JacketÂ
A versatile must have warm jacket for being seen in. Use riding or for any outdoor adventures. Two sizes suiting 7-9, & 10-12yr olds. Wind block, water resistant, highly visible – reflective patches… LEARN MORE
Accessories for Visibility
Key things to know… you have the ability to easily add visibility accessories to your kids bag or bike. This is a relatively budget friendly way to ensure that they are seen.
Best way to solve this issue is to use the surfaces you have available and add reflection or light. As well as their outer clothing help them to be seen with lights, reflectors or a snap band. Take every opportunity to be seen from all angles and directions. Bike lights should be used when riding in poor light and weather conditions. Great to have if they get caught in the dark heading home from after school activities. All these accessories should be permanently attached or be an easy to carry and use option. Â
Bright Spot Light SetÂ
Oxford Front & Rear Lights
$69.00
Budget friendly, front & rear light set so they can be seen from the front and rear. Silicon strap attachment, rechargeable LED lights that are easy to carry and turn on… LEARN MORE
LED Snap Band
Oxford Bright Wrap BandÂ
$19.90
Attach this band to a bag or let them take it in the bag to snap around an arm or leg. Battery operated LED light with 3 settings and reflective yellow cover… LEARN MORE
$56.00
Reflective Dots
Power ReflectorsÂ
$15.00
Black adhesive dots that can be attached to any surface including a school bag and not seen until light is shining on them from a cars headlights… LEARN MORE
ProVis Kids NightRider Jacket Â
Reflective Stickers
Captain Safety Sticker Pack
$5.00
Stars, circles, rectangles… a variety of easy to attach stickers, great to place on helmets or bike to increase visibility… LEARN MORE
What are the successful Visibility solutions for your child?  Your success is different to others… use our stories and support, get the right solutions.
Family Riding
Stories & Support – Family Riding All our stories on family riding in one easy to navigate page
Be Visible Buying Guide
What is the best way to be visible on the bike? There are many factors to consider in your decision. Use our Buying Guide to get the right be visible solution.
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
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Kids riding independently in traffic
Guide – Learn how to prepare your child so you have confidence that they can ride safely in traffic
Riding with a 2-6 year old
Guide – Learn how to ride safely and confidently with your 2-6 year old
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
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