
Children make good cycling companions because they're adaptable, energetic and want to have fun. However, cycling with kids is not as easy as hopping on your bike and taking off. Here are some saddle-savvy tips.




"How do I get my child started in cycling?" It's one of the first questions bike-riding parents ask. Happily, kids and bikes seem to be drawn together by a natural kind of magnetism. By following the tips we outline here, you can quickly strengthen that attraction.
A Child's Bike Progression

Home-packed lunches can be fun, healthy, and green, with very little time or money required. I calculated that my child's lunch, including organic fruit, required less than five minutes on average and $1.00 per day last year - compared to over $2.25 for school lunch. Try these suggestions to green your packed lunches, whether for children, adults, or picnics!
Stay in touch with friends. Bless your house (or your local spot) with the sound of laughter.
Host a gathering. Block club parties bring surprising conversations. Try a local food potluck, eatlocalamerica.coop.
Join a Committee. Volunteer with your congregation, school, political campaign, or environmental club and meet new friends.
Eco Babies Wear Green by Michelle Sinclair Colman, illustrated by Nathalie Dion, shows savvy newborns composting their cheerios, running on solar energy, and carpooling on the back of mama's bike. A witty primer for the very youngest eco-warriors.
Parents can also give children responsibility for household leadership over certain green tasks. A child who is put in