kids

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

Fresh Salsa

4 large tomatoes, finely diced

1 small red or white onion, finely diced

4 cloves garlic, finely diced

1 small red or green pepper, finely diced

½ large bunch cilantro, de-stemmed and finely diced

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