Family XC Bike Club

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If DD sticks with mountain biking, I'm considering sending her out to CO for summer camp in the future. They have some great mountain biking programs for young kids. I have some relatives in Durango that could host her (or I could be pursuaded to take a week off to accompany her ).

Part of the reason I quit my second job was so that I would have time to be with the kids and support them in their endeavors.

I've been thinking alot about my dad and my brother lately. They are responsible for an amazing youth development soccer program in our region. My dad pretty much built a soccer league/program by himself, all for my brother. And now my brother has taken it over. He has a very respectable premier league and trains coaches all over the US. Its really amazing.

I just think, someone needs to start somewhere. If we could just get the ball rolling, perhaps there could be a really awesome mtb race youth program one day. Or maybe it will just be a few of us that get together to ride with our kids for a few years--we build some great friendships and have a good time along the way. Either way, its a win-win.

[Sky King]

Limewave,

Sounds FUN. Remember to keep it FUN. I get the feeling that you already know that but couldn't resist the reminder. If they think it's work...
When our kiddos were young we used to invite their friends to ride with us, the biggest issue was POS/department store bikes that put a damper on the outing as the bikes just couldn't perform and the kids were miserable. I don't have an answer to how to solve that one but certainly something to be aware of.
We would also do things like scavenger hunts on bikes, and of course, rides to the local ice cream parlor. Also follow the leader and all sorts of fun little games, especially when they start to get tired, took their minds off of pedaling and before you knew it they were laughing and smiling again.

[zoom-zoom]

Hey, you know we'd be happy to join, too. If you need another mom to help in some way, count me in!

BTW, I already told DH that when DS outgrows his new CX bike that we'd certainly give you guys first dibs to buy it from us, since your DD will probably be big enough for it by the time DS is ready to move on to something larger.

[limewave]

Zoom-Zoom--I will hold you to that!

I'm writing a proposal and will be presenting at the next meeting. I'm excited for this summer. The family biking idea has generated a lot of interest, more than I anticipated.