047: Mountain Biking With Kids: Gear, Confidence, and Tips for Family Rides

<p>Meagan shares how she got into riding as an adult, how she built confidence in the sport, and why riding with other women has been such a meaningful part of the journey. We discuss biking as a family, choosing the right kids’ bikes. Then she shares about riding through pregnancy and postpartum, and we chat about outdoor movement and mental health in motherhood. </p><p>I asked her about bike styles, including all-mountain, cross country, and downhill setups. We talk about biking with kids, including shotgun seats, strider bikes, tow ropes, and keeping rides fun and flexible. Meagan explains what to look for in kids’ bikes, especially fit, handbrakes, and when gears start to make sense. We discuss the value of making time for solo rides and women’s trips, even in a busy household. </p><p><strong>Gear mentioned:</strong></p><p>Strider bike/balance bike </p><p>Shotgun bike seat - <a href="Meagan shares how she got into riding as an adult, how she built confidence in the sport, and why riding with other women has been such a meaningful part of the journey. We discuss biking as a family, choosing the right kids’ bikes. Then she shares about riding through pregnancy and postpartum, and we chat about outdoor movement and mental health in motherhood. I asked her about bike styles, including all-mountain, cross country, and downhill setups. We talk about biking with kids, including shotgun seats, strider bikes, tow ropes, and keeping rides fun and flexible. Meagan explains what to look for in kids’ bikes, especially fit, handbrakes, and when gears start to make sense. We discuss the value of making time for solo rides and women’s trips, even in a busy household. Gear mentioned: Strider bike/balance bike Shotgun bike seat - https://alnk.to/1Y1xDBy Tow rope/bungee tow strap for helping kids up hills - https://alnk.to/2FGzyPT Connect with Meagan: meaganbedell@gmail.com Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other women in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/ Connect with Danika on IG: @besidethemountain Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes: https://besidethemountain.com/ Watch on podcasts YouTube: @besidethemountain Email me: hello@danikavanderpyl.com Codes & Discounts: Family Backpacking Gear Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUSPRn2aFl_eFRcn90IMG5qf1vsW8atk/view?usp=sharing Download my FREE high protein snacks ebook: besidethemoun