Previously parents
were limited in their ability to take their children along for bicycle
rides. Bicycle seats are for children who are at least able to sit up
and then they are a bit precarious as well if you are not an expert
bicycle rider. Now there are bicycle trailers which can be pulled
safely behind your bike with up to two children.
There are many different brands and styles of bicycle trailers that can
be pulled behind your bicycle. Most have two rear wheels while some
have three total wheels. All are covered from the sun and other
elements. Children can bring blankets and pillows inside and make a
nice, comfortable ride for themselves.
Each of the bicycle trailers attach to your bicycle in a variety of
ways, mostly with a long metal tube and a hitch that securely connects
to your seat stem. Some of them come with an extra harness strap for
added security.
Many of the bicycle trailers are made not only for use with the bicycles, but convert into walking strollers,snow ski
strollers or jogging strollers. This multiple use trailer is one of the
higher-end bicycle trailers , but well worth the additional cost for
the extra uses. There are even snow ski
bicycle trailer kits to be able to place skis on the bottom of the
trailer so you can snow ski or skate ski or even snow shoe with your
child or children in the trailer while you wear a harness and pull the
trailer along behind you.
Made of a durable, breathable material, a mixture of vinyl, and tent
material, the bicycle trailers can tow one or two children or up to 100
pounds of camping gear ,
hiking gear or whatever you need to haul with your bicycle. They also
come with a thin layer of netting so that bugs stay out and your child
can see the world as they travel along with you. And many of the
bicycle trailers are lightweight so that you are not weighing down when
you are cycling. In addition, if something were to happen to you on
your bike and you do tumble, the trailer will remain upright and the
children or gear will be safe.
A bicycle trailer is great for taking the smaller children to preschool
or having them accompany you to the grocer for a few items. Bicycling
is a great way to stay fit and taking your little ones along is more
fun than doing it alone. Using your bicycle trailer to haul groceries
will save you gas by not using your car, or when you go camping , you can take the bicycle trailer on the trails with hiking and camping or fishing gear so you don’t have to use a backpack.
Babies and small infants must be secured in a car seat before being
placed in the bicycle trailer. Even though the trailers are stable and
rarely tip over, the babies do get jostled around quite a bit and
babies and infants can’t hold on or sit up like toddlers and older
children can. They must be protected and a carrier or car seat is the
best way to protect them from bumps.
So if you are an active parent who enjoys a leisurely bicycle ride, a
bicycle trailer is a great way to combine both your love of riding and
your love of your children.
