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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2022 PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS
The North State Is A Bike Lover’s Paradise
Biking in the North State is a growing passion for many families, with new trails popping up throughout the area. Starting your kids young with
this healthy, fun family activity can help them grow up to become strong young adults. Biking can become a lifelong habit, as more people bike to work, jump on a bike to do shopping and take to the mountain trails on their time off.
Keep your eyes on North State Parent magazine for in- formation on spring and summer bike events and Bike To School Days in the fall.
Tips for successful family bike rides
• Bring snacks or a picnic to enjoy along the route.
• Ride to a destination, such as a playground, friend’s house or school.
• Invite friends. Kids often forget about the effort of rid- ing when they have a distraction of riding with friends. • Set a goal to have fun and explore. If you complete a
ride or rack up big mileage, that’s just a bonus! Teaching your child how to ride a bike can be a won- derful memory you both share over the years. REI has this
advice:
• Reinforce success to help the child build confidence.
• Be patient and don’t try to force the process: Your child
may not be pedaling right away but with continued practice, they’ll get it. Take a break and come back to it.
• Pay attention to signs you should stop and rest.
• Remember that children learn differently and may re- spond to some methods better than others. Learn what
works and adapt as needed. • Above all, keep it fun.
For more suggestions, check out the REI video, “How To Teach Your Kid To Ride A Bike.” It also includes good information on fitting bike helmets. www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/teach-child-to-ride-a- bike.html
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