gear SWING DADDY
To get your wheels from the garage to the trail you’ll need a bike rack that can fit the entire family’s rides. Yakima’s Swing Daddy is easy-to-install and swings away from the vehicle, allowing access even when fully loaded. A max of four bikes can fit at once. A padded arm ensures the bikes won’t get scratched in transit and the anti-sway cradle reduces bike-to-bike contact.
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ROGER THAT
Keep your kids on a metaphorical leash instead of a real one. Two-way radios allow kids to pedal out of sight and parents to relax. Though Cobra’s CX925 35-Mile Radio might be overkill for around the campground, it also has a built-in NOAA radio receiver that is useful in storms or emergencies. Cobra also offers the unique Rewind-Say-Again feature that allows users to replay missed calls.
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bike base camping
The perfect bike weekend campsite offers lots of opportunities for the kids to relax and play. If you’re staying in a campground, choose a site close to a beach, a big soccer field, a playground with a fun set of monkey bars or any other interesting features. Especially after using a lot of balance and control on the bike, kids need to let loose and play in the evening.
Choosing a campsite close to the trails means adults can take turns hanging out with the kids and heading out for their own quick, intense trail rides.
Don’t put the bikes away after the trail ride. Riding the paths around the campground may be even more fun for them. “We set bound- aries, remind them of cars, hand them walkie talkies and they’re gone,” says MacGregor. “Riding a bike is the closest to real freedom a kid can get.”
Kathleen Wilker and her family are avid cyclists. In 2010 Kathleen was awarded the City of Ottawa’s Bruce Timmermans Award for cycling education and promotion.
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PHOTO: ROB FAUBERT
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