Thank you everyone I feel very lucky to have such a good kid. His first few teenage years have been challenging, but not in a bad way. We've learned as much from him as hopefully he has from us.

We've learned not to ask him "if he wants to go?" lol.. (he's a teenager, of course he doesn't want to do anything) we just tell him... "you're going!" And then tell him all the fun stuff that will happen.. like lots of pie and ice cream stops along the route. "It's really an eating tour with a little biking in between.."

We started bringing him on Hiawatha Cyclery sat. morning group rides this summer and "the guys" have really fostered a team spirit in him. At least when it comes to biking anyway. The acceptance and encouragement he's received from older guys has completely changed his attitude.

A little positive feedback has gone a long long way...

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