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• Editorial: When it comes to family biking, size matters

  An impromptu group family ride led to realizations about the size and quality of our bikeways.(Photos © J. Maus) A few weekends ago my girls and I, and several other families, planned to attend a local event. Since it was a sunny day, the location of... Posted Mar 04 2010, 04:16 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Infrastructure, Editorial, Bicycle Boulevards, Family Biking

• A new bike in the family

  Eleni’s new Batavus.(Photos © J. Maus) My seven-year old daughter Eleni is the proud owner of her first city bike; meaning it came with fenders, a rack, integrated light, and more. It wasn’t easy to find a well built kids city bike in local... Posted Feb 18 2010, 01:06 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Products, Family Biking, kids

• Juggling work, life, and three kids — by bike

  Joe Hagedorn, with sons Cole and Carter.(Photos © J. Maus) [Publisher's note: This family biking profile comes to you from our newest writer, Alaya Wyndham-Price. Stay tuned for a bike-friendly business profile and other stories from Ms. Wyndham-Price... Posted Dec 14 2009, 07:02 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: People, Front Page, Family Biking, cargo bikes, carfree, kids, family

• Need a transportation bike for your kid? Good options are out there

  Most kids’ bikes available in the US, like these spotted at Tour de Ladd this fall, aren’t fitted out for city riding. (Photo © J. Maus) After an exhaustive search for a good city bike for my son, I have concluded that kids bikes in general... Posted Dec 08 2009, 06:41 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Products, Family Biking, Carfree Families Column, kids, family, marion rice, bike industry, city bike

• Portland rolls out its latest for family riding

  North Portland resident Joe Hagedorn rides a cargo bike from Joe Bike with his son and friends aboard.-Slideshow below/Gallery(Photos © J. Maus) Last month, as part of the six-week Oregon Manifest event, Portland families got a chance to get up-close... Posted Nov 20 2009, 07:39 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Family Biking

• Book Review: How to Live Well Without Owning a Car

  Publisher’s note: Despite a recent BTA survey showing that 90% of respondents own a car, many people are finding that living without one (or several) is not only possible but enjoyable. Even Posted Oct 26 2009, 05:32 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Resources, Family Biking, books, carfree, guest article

• Manifest event will demystify family riding

  Would a Dutch bike work for your family? Or would a bakfiets/Madsen/trailer/Xtracycle suit you better? Find out this Sunday.(Photos © J. Maus) The six-week Oregon Manifest has showcased handmade bicycles, bike fashion, art, and more. On Sunday, the headline... Posted Oct 20 2009, 06:04 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, Family Biking, oregon manifest 2009

• Kids will take to the streets in 2nd annual Tour de Ladd

  Kids ruled the streets at Tour de Ladd last year.(Photos © J. Maus) Just got the announcement and details about the second annual Tour de Ladd event. I attended this last year and it was excellent. Tons of schoolkids doing laps on carfree streets around... Posted Oct 01 2009, 07:12 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Family Biking

• Review: Bridging the independence gap with the FollowMe

  Griffin and dad test riding the FollowMe.(Photos © J. Maus) My son Griffin is seven and has begun riding strong on his own bike (see my column about navigating that all-important first bike purchase). Though he’s making great strides with riding... Posted Sep 30 2009, 11:56 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Products, Family Biking, Carfree Families Column, kids, family, marion rice, product reviews

• New Xtracycle child seat eases kid/cargo compatibility

  Easily carry kids, cargo with the PeaPod LT(Photo by Xtracycle) If you want to carry your groceries on your bike, or pick up a load of lumber from the hardware store, there are a lot of bikes out there for you on the U.S. market, particularly longtail... Posted Sep 08 2009, 02:09 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Family Biking, cargo bikes, carfree, kids, family, children, xtracycle, longtail

• “FollowMe” improves on popular tag-along products

  Spotted a FollowMe in use at Sunday Parkways. Tag-alongs (a.k.a. trail-a-bikes) are common sights on the streets of Portland. They’re an excellent option for kids who are too big for a trailer, but who aren’t yet able to safely ride in traffic... Posted Aug 26 2009, 06:12 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Products, Family Biking

• Carrying your infant by bike: How young is too young?

  A baby seat in a bakfiets is not a rare sight in Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) A reader contacted us with a dilemma — she is about to have her first child, she doesn’t own a car, and she travels primarily by bike. In preparing for her new life... Posted Aug 24 2009, 08:56 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Safety, Legal, Family Biking, Carfree Families Column, family, Events Calendar

• My City Bike: A mama’s perspective

  Marion Rice and daughter Gleneden onMarion’s city bike: an Xtracycle conversionwith a rear child seat and front basket.(Photo © J. Maus) [This is the first in a series of "My City Bike" interviews with Portlanders who ride bikes intended... Posted Jul 31 2009, 08:23 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: People, Front Page, Family Biking, family, marion rice, city bike

• 7 kids, 6 adults, and an unforgettable carfree camping trip

  The bike trail at Champoeg State Park.Slideshow below/Gallery(Photos © J .Maus) On the July 4th weekend, my girls and I joined two other families for a camping trip unlike any other we’d ever done. Instead of loading up the mini-van and driving... Posted Jul 16 2009, 09:44 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Family Biking, family

• Now rolling on Portland streets: Zigos with Child Pods

  Furthering Portland’s reputation as a cargo/kid-carrying bike test laboratory, a local shop is now selling the Zigo family bike. The bike’s main selling point is its versatility. It can be used as a trike with a child carrier in front, a jogging... Posted Jul 13 2009, 06:42 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Products, Family Biking, family