Cycling Sisters

This Bike Winter event thoughtfully put together by Lowell. Some more info were pitched by Kathy (Helmets and safety), Martin (Not-To-Do's), Cigdem (Biking with Kids and Needs) and Jon Lind (www.DefeatsTheCar.com).

The weather was perfect, the location was great; right by the bike trail, viewed by many other cyclists. Jon (of De Fietsfabriek-USA) brought a bike for a test ride. We are talking about gathering an event for an afternoon with his other bikes to be tried out for test rides. Look out a date in mid to late September kids!

The sand toys are hanging from a bungee cord. They are by far the most awkward thing I carry. I used to use a small metal pail that I would pack with sand shovels, etc. and then hang from a carabiner. This is lighter and doesn't swing back and forth (which ultimately cracked my daughter in the head a few times--eep, Bad mommy!).

The back of the trailer seat is angled to make it more comfortable for kids. This creates tons of space in the rear triangle area of the trailer. You would be amazed at how much you can stash back there. Despite the back looking crammed in this photo, there is more space in the bottom that could be used if necessary.

This is mostly packed (save for the sand toys). Note the carabiners used for hanging items. The silver "carabiner" is actually a small flashlight that I use as a trunk light for scrounging around the back of the trailer in the dark. The strange beige triangle to the left is sold in car stores as a way to carry dry cleaning--and that's exactly what I use it for! The grooves are perfect for keeping hangers separate. Long items get looped over the stroller handlebar to keep them clear of the rear wheels.

Here is everything stashed into bags (the way I actually carry it) prior to being put back into the trailer. It's amazing how compact it all becomes.

Genevieve and all the stuff that I typically schlep around in the summertime. Mind you, this keeps three kids pretty well occupied no matter where we go--beach, park, pool.