disappointed rant..

[hebe]

We bought the trailer, assembled it, and I did a test ride to nursery and back this morning. It was absolutely fine, nice and light. Traffic was on the whole really positive, lots of smiles and waves and courtesy, and just one inconsiderate person who cut me up at a roundabout. grrrr. The journey is about 2miles each way, of which about half is off-road or on shared paths and the on-road sections are quiet residential streets. I'm pretty proud of myself right now

[Tri Girl]

By golly, you SHOULD be proud of yourself!!! I'M proud of you!!! Glad to hear that the new trailer is working out and that your baby girl loves it! You will BOTH be much happier for having done what your heart wants: to ride and be outside!

[Bike Writer]

We bought the trailer, assembled it, and I did a test ride to nursery and back this morning. It was absolutely fine, nice and light. Traffic was on the whole really positive, lots of smiles and waves and courtesy, and just one inconsiderate person who cut me up at a roundabout. grrrr. The journey is about 2miles each way, of which about half is off-road or on shared paths and the on-road sections are quiet residential streets. I'm pretty proud of myself right now

WOW, I should say so! This is going to be the start of something great for you and for your small girl. I'm very happy for you both.

[marni]

go hebe go hebe go!!! Pretty soon the little one will be shouting " faster mummy, faster!"

[PamNY]

We bought the trailer, assembled it, and I did a test ride to nursery and back this morning. It was absolutely fine, nice and light. Traffic was on the whole really positive, lots of smiles and waves and courtesy, and just one inconsiderate person who cut me up at a roundabout. grrrr. The journey is about 2miles each way, of which about half is off-road or on shared paths and the on-road sections are quiet residential streets. I'm pretty proud of myself right now

Congratulations! You should be proud. So glad all went well, and I look forward to hearing of more happy adventures.

ETA: I just noticed the thread title. Lovely to see the positive turn this discussion has taken.

[hebe]

Thank you so much!

Tri Girl, I like your blog very much and I love the stick-man cycling cartoon blog that you linked to. I printed a couple off and gave them to my cycling instructor.

The weather forecast for Thursday is looking dry so I plan to do the first proper nursery run then We were going to ride it to a new park this afternoon but small girl fell asleep after lunch. The next thing I have to work out is how to park it securely in town without it obstructing the footway/other cycleracks.

[spokewench]

way to go

[hebe]

Here's a photo of bike and trailer at the play park this morning. I love it. So many more people give us space, with the exception of the idiot who reversed out of a carpark entrance in front of me (and the car right behind me). I'm so grateful that I was taught well.

[hebe]

... and I did the nursery pick up with the trailer today. I was driving her in this morning (we were late and it looked like rain) and she said "Can I ride in the trailer today?" So I picked her up later by bike

It's such a small thing but it's making such a difference - I've done 7miles by bike this week that I'd have otherwise done by car. So I'm fitter, dd has had more time in the fresh air, and I haven't been wasting fuel on short journeys. Drivers are generally excellent too, I'm getting a lot of courtesy and friendly waves even when the trailer is empty! Thanks again for all the sensible advice.

[PamNY]

Yay for you Hebe. I love hearing success stories.

I know what you mean, but it's really not a small thing. I hope you continue to have fun!

[Bike Writer]

... and I did the nursery pick up with the trailer today. I was driving her in this morning (we were late and it looked like rain) and she said "Can I ride in the trailer today?" So I picked her up later by bike

It's such a small thing but it's making such a difference - I've done 7miles by bike this week that I'd have otherwise done by car. So I'm fitter, dd has had more time in the fresh air, and I haven't been wasting fuel on short journeys. Drivers are generally excellent too, I'm getting a lot of courtesy and friendly waves even when the trailer is empty! Thanks again for all the sensible advice.

Wow, this is working out so good for the two of you and look at all the positive side benefits!