My wife and I had great time this weekend putting our Xtracycle Free Radical conversion to work hauling our weekly purchase of groceries as well as our kids. Based on the amount of milk we have to buy to make it through the week, this was no small task. We got to try out our [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Biking with Kids’
My Xtracycle mini-van
Editor Note: Several people have pointed out that PVC piping can shatter without warning when under load. While we used this setup regularly for over a year without incident, know that this is a possibility and build and use this setup at your own risk. If you are interested in a more durable version, please [...]
The faintest whisper of Autumn
Maybe it’s the fact that when I rode with my kids to daycare this morning it was 70 degrees and dry instead of 80 and humid. Perhaps it was reading ATXBS announcing the beginning of cyclocross season. Or it could have been sitting in the stands watching the UT football team last Saturday devour the [...]
Tips for biking with kids
This article is part of a series we are writing on getting started biking for transportation. Articles include: Taking the Plunge Picking a bike for everyday transportation Putting it all together: The accessories you need to successfully bike for transportation Locking Your Bike: Will your bike (and wheels for that matter) still be there when [...]
Taking the Xtracycle Plunge
Well, I’ve been trying to figure out a way for some time to efficiently carry stuff and my 2 kids around by bike. I’ve been very impressed with the submissions in our What’s the biggest thing you’ve carried on your bike?” Contest, which have inspired me to think bigger about biking for transportation. My everyday [...]
