The safest way to take a child on a bike
Written 19th January 2024 | Subscribe to my newsletter
Riding a bike is just a cool way to soak up the outdoors, keep things healthy, and inject a bit of adventure into your day.
Teaching your kid to ride is a lfe long skill, and here are a few tricks to haul them around on your bike.
The Baby Bike Seat
Cost: £30-40
It's a classic that has been around for years. The downsides are getting on and off the bike whilst the baby is in the seat - I really struggled!
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Bicycle Manned Cushion
Cost: £10
A saddle to put on top of a cargo rack. At only £10 this is such a cheap option to enable children to stand or sit on the back of your bike.
I would advise also getting bike pegs for their feet. This is more suitable for older children as they have the responsibility of holding on to the person riding the bike.
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Trailangel Bike Trailer
Cost: £75
This is a great way for a child to ride along safely with the adult doing all the cycling. This does only include the bar, the bike is sold separately.
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WeeRide
Cost: £100.00
Putting the child in front of you gives that reassurance they are safe, however this only works if the adult is tall enough to see over the child's head.
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Bike Trailer
Cost: £200-300
A bike trailer, there are quite a few on the market. Some carry 1 child and some carry 2. Great way of taking children safely on a bike.
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Tern Clubhouse Gen
Cost: £200-300
A purpose made bike for carrying 2 children.
