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We get asked this every day, so here’s exactly how we ride with our toddler 👇

How we started:
We didn’t just throw him on a trail and hope for the best
Started around 6 months with a balance bike on a rocking base in the house. Once he could walk (~10 months), he started riding a balance bike himself.

Then daily short walks pushing a tiny bike instead of a stroller. Just getting comfortable being on it.

First real rides were super mellow.
Neighborhood → gravel → then an easy smooth trail around 15 months

What actually makes this work:
• Front-mounted seat (so he’s engaged, not just along for the ride)
• He can hold the bars = way more stable + way more fun
• Keep rides short and positive (45 min is the sweet spot for us)
• If he’s over it, we’re done. No forcing it

A few things we stick to:
• Tame trails only
• Smooth over technical
• Control > speed (especially with extra weight up front)
• Helmet every time
• Every kid is different, this is just what worked for us

Our setup:
• Front seat: Kids Ride Shotgun Pro
• Helmet: Giro Scamp II
• Glasses: Baby Vipes
• Camera: Insta360
• Mounts: Clamp + carbon selfie stick
• Mic: Rode Wireless 2

Everything’s linked in my bio 👆

Everything we use is linked in my bio 👆

We get asked this every day, so here’s exactly how we ride with our toddler 👇

How we started:
We didn’t just throw him on a trail and hope for the best
Started around 6 months with a balance bike on a rocking base in the house. Once he could walk (~10 months), he started riding a balance bike himself.

Then daily short walks pushing a tiny bike instead of a stroller. Just getting comfortable being on it.

First real rides were super mellow.
Neighborhood → gravel → then an easy smooth trail around 15 months

What actually makes this work:
• Front-mounted seat (so he’s engaged, not just along for the ride)
• He can hold the bars = way more stable + way more fun
• Keep rides short and positive (45 min is the sweet spot for us)
• If he’s over it, we’re done. No forcing it

A few things we stick to:
• Tame trails only
• Smooth over technical
• Control > speed (especially with extra weight up front)
• Helmet every time
• Every kid is different, this is just what worked for us

Our setup:
• Front seat: Kids Ride Shotgun Pro
• Helmet: Giro Scamp II
• Glasses: Baby Vipes
• Camera: Insta360
• Mounts: Clamp + carbon selfie stick
• Mic: Rode Wireless 2

Everything’s linked in my bio 👆

Everything we use is linked in my bio 👆

We get asked this every day, so here’s exactly how we ride with our toddler 👇

How we started:
We didn’t just throw him on a trail and hope for the best
Started around 6 months with a balance bike on a rocking base in the house. Once he could walk (~10 months), he started riding a balance bike himself.

Then daily short walks pushing a tiny bike instead of a stroller. Just getting comfortable being on it.

First real rides were super mellow.
Neighborhood → gravel → then an easy smooth trail around 15 months

What actually makes this work:
• Front-mounted seat (so he’s engaged, not just along for the ride)
• He can hold the bars = way more stable + way more fun
• Keep rides short and positive (45 min is the sweet spot for us)
• If he’s over it, we’re done. No forcing it

A few things we stick to:
• Tame trails only
• Smooth over technical
• Control > speed (especially with extra weight up front)
• Helmet every time
• Every kid is different, this is just what worked for us

Our setup:
• Front seat: Kids Ride Shotgun Pro
• Helmet: Giro Scamp II
• Glasses: Baby Vipes
• Camera: Insta360
• Mounts: Clamp + carbon selfie stick
• Mic: Rode Wireless 2

Everything’s linked in my bio 👆

Everything we use is linked in my bio 👆

We get asked this every day, so here’s exactly how we ride with our toddler 👇

How we started:
We didn’t just throw him on a trail and hope for the best
Started around 6 months with a balance bike on a rocking base in the house. Once he could walk (~10 months), he started riding a balance bike himself.

Then daily short walks pushing a tiny bike instead of a stroller. Just getting comfortable being on it.

First real rides were super mellow.
Neighborhood → gravel → then an easy smooth trail around 15 months

What actually makes this work:
• Front-mounted seat (so he’s engaged, not just along for the ride)
• He can hold the bars = way more stable + way more fun
• Keep rides short and positive (45 min is the sweet spot for us)
• If he’s over it, we’re done. No forcing it

A few things we stick to:
• Tame trails only
• Smooth over technical
• Control > speed (especially with extra weight up front)
• Helmet every time
• Every kid is different, this is just what worked for us

Our setup:
• Front seat: Kids Ride Shotgun Pro
• Helmet: Giro Scamp II
• Glasses: Baby Vipes
• Camera: Insta360
• Mounts: Clamp + carbon selfie stick
• Mic: Rode Wireless 2

Everything’s linked in my bio 👆

Everything we use is linked in my bio 👆

We get asked this every day, so here’s exactly how we ride with our toddler 👇

How we started:
We didn’t just throw him on a trail and hope for the best
Started around 6 months with a balance bike on a rocking base in the house. Once he could walk (~10 months), he started riding a balance bike himself.

Then daily short walks pushing a tiny bike instead of a stroller. Just getting comfortable being on it.

First real rides were super mellow.
Neighborhood → gravel → then an easy smooth trail around 15 months

What actually makes this work:
• Front-mounted seat (so he’s engaged, not just along for the ride)
• He can hold the bars = way more stable + way more fun
• Keep rides short and positive (45 min is the sweet spot for us)
• If he’s over it, we’re done. No forcing it

A few things we stick to:
• Tame trails only
• Smooth over technical
• Control > speed (especially with extra weight up front)
• Helmet every time
• Every kid is different, this is just what worked for us

Our setup:
• Front seat: Kids Ride Shotgun Pro
• Helmet: Giro Scamp II
• Glasses: Baby Vipes
• Camera: Insta360
• Mounts: Clamp + carbon selfie stick
• Mic: Rode Wireless 2

Everything’s linked in my bio 👆

Everything we use is linked in my bio 👆

We get asked this every day, so here’s exactly how we ride with our toddler 👇

How we started:
We didn’t just throw him on a trail and hope for the best
Started around 6 months with a balance bike on a rocking base in the house. Once he could walk (~10 months), he started riding a balance bike himself.

Then daily short walks pushing a tiny bike instead of a stroller. Just getting comfortable being on it.

First real rides were super mellow.
Neighborhood → gravel → then an easy smooth trail around 15 months

What actually makes this work:
• Front-mounted seat (so he’s engaged, not just along for the ride)
• He can hold the bars = way more stable + way more fun
• Keep rides short and positive (45 min is the sweet spot for us)
• If he’s over it, we’re done. No forcing it

A few things we stick to:
• Tame trails only
• Smooth over technical
• Control > speed (especially with extra weight up front)
• Helmet every time
• Every kid is different, this is just what worked for us

Our setup:
• Front seat: Kids Ride Shotgun Pro
• Helmet: Giro Scamp II
• Glasses: Baby Vipes
• Camera: Insta360
• Mounts: Clamp + carbon selfie stick
• Mic: Rode Wireless 2

Everything’s linked in my bio 👆

Everything we use is linked in my bio 👆

We get asked this every day, so here’s exactly how we ride with our toddler 👇

How we started:
We didn’t just throw him on a trail and hope for the best
Started around 6 months with a balance bike on a rocking base in the house. Once he could walk (~10 months), he started riding a balance bike himself.

Then daily short walks pushing a tiny bike instead of a stroller. Just getting comfortable being on it.

First real rides were super mellow.
Neighborhood → gravel → then an easy smooth trail around 15 months

What actually makes this work:
• Front-mounted seat (so he’s engaged, not just along for the ride)
• He can hold the bars = way more stable + way more fun
• Keep rides short and positive (45 min is the sweet spot for us)
• If he’s over it, we’re done. No forcing it

A few things we stick to:
• Tame trails only
• Smooth over technical
• Control > speed (especially with extra weight up front)
• Helmet every time
• Every kid is different, this is just what worked for us

Our setup:
• Front seat: Kids Ride Shotgun Pro
• Helmet: Giro Scamp II
• Glasses: Baby Vipes
• Camera: Insta360
• Mounts: Clamp + carbon selfie stick
• Mic: Rode Wireless 2

Everything’s linked in my bio 👆

I just ride. He makes the rules

#mountainbike #utah #mtb #outdoors #parenting

POV: your riding buddy is 32 inches tall and opinionated #mountainbike #babyadventures #shotgunrider #dirthero #babybike

I should think before I speak

Barely missed this Rubber Boa crossing the trail. I thought it was awesome. RoRo didn’t agree. Funny how humans seem naturally wired to fear snakes.

Teaching my toddler how to ignore his better judgment one bike ride at a time 😭

What’s the weirdest thing your toddler has tried to eat? 😭
Because apparently mud tastes “like poop” according to our food critic.

Happy Mother’s Day to the one who makes all of this possible ❤️

The snack packer, adventure planner, toddler negotiator, and the heart behind every ride.

RoRo is the luckiest little boy in the world to have you as his mom.

We love you more than words. Thanks for making life so fun ❤️

P.S. Thanks for always remembering the diapers.

Something tried to take us out

Bro got scammed

Early Mother’s Day present ❤️

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Everything did change