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Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage for any child. Although, whether it\u2019s more terrifying for the child or the parent is up for debate. Either way, once kids learn to ride, it\u2019s something that can become a shared lifelong passion for parent and child.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Soccer mums can be seen wrapped up in woolly scarves on the sidelines of winter matches, nursing a thermos of hot tea and with a ready supply of restorative orange slices. Rugby mums provide sportsmanlike competitive guidance and grit their teeth as little ones matriculate from touch rugby to the pushing and shoving of a scrum.<\/p>\n

So what does it mean to be a cycling mum?<\/p>\n

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3 children on a trip.\u00a0\u00a9 Profimedia, Alamy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Safety first<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once your child is pretty confident on a bike, perhaps the biggest challenge for parents is keeping them safe. Goodness knows what you\u2019ll be like when they start driving! Fortunately, there are some pretty key safety precautions to be taken. Most parents will take safety in any circumstance seriously, but a cycling mum will definitely have the responsibility thing down to a fine art:<\/p>\n

1) \u2018Wear a helmet\u2019 is her mantra, always making sure it fits and it\u2019s bought for its intended wearer \u2013 no hand-me-downs.
\n2) She believes you\u2019re never too young to learn some basic rules of the road.
\n3) She always makes sure her kids wear something bright if they\u2019re cycling on or near a road so they\u2019re visible to drivers.<\/p>\n

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On the bike path.\u00a0\u00a9 Profimedia, Stock Budget<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A chance to go on an adventure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once those basics are covered, the world\u2019s really the oyster of the cycling mum and her offspring.<\/p>\n

While quiet streets might be a good place to learn to ride a bike, once kids have got the hang of it there are some fantastic options around the world for cycling routes that are family-friendly and often completely car-free.<\/p>\n

So cycling\u2019s a really wonderful opportunity for families to experience new places together, and it\u2019s an opportunity for cycling mums to show off their more adventurous side!<\/p>\n

Cycling mums getting involved<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While other sports generally see mums watching from the sidelines as kids take part, cycling is something where mums can get involved and take part with their children. This is what really makes it such an enjoyable bonding experience for families; the kind that creates happy memories for a lifetime.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Profimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A can-do attitude<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s amazing how many women have told us how empowered they felt about themselves and their bodies through cycling during and after pregnancy.<\/p>\n

Perhaps this is the best thing about being a cycling mum; the positive attitude that\u2019s usually her trademark.<\/p>\n

After all, cycling is all about feel-good factor. More often than not it isn\u2019t about competing. Although that can be fun too. It\u2019s about having a nice time, travelling, health, fitness and spending time with people you like. It\u2019s really all about feeling good, making it a really positive addition to mum life and a happy shared experience with your family as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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