How far can you ride with a baby?

[shootingstar]

Cycling is something I enjoy with my husband and going out by myself isn't fun.

I cannot speak about children here (because I don't have any)....but my partner has 2 children. Even when his kids were 10 & 12, he did find he needed to go cycling for 1-2 hrs. on his own on weekends.

Some of us are in life circumstances that our partners aren't always around for days or for several weeks. So we do go cycling by ourselves: we have no choice if we want to remain healthy/sane or need to get somewhere by bike. Even finding a friend to cycle together doesn't happen that often for some of us.

The good thing, kiwi, is that you have a partner who also cycles: he would already understand your need to bicycle either with him or on your own. Some other couples have problems when only 1 cycles solo often.

Wonderful photos, lph!

[Crankin]

I mostly ride with my husband, too, but I absolutely believe in the need to get away for at least 45 minutes on your own, for everyone, but especially for new mothers! I might not go as far or as long (generally rides of 15-25 miles) by myself, but I'm still riding.

[luvmyguys]

I mostly ride with my husband, too, but I absolutely believe in the need to get away for at least 45 minutes on your own, for everyone, but especially for new mothers! I might not go as far or as long (generally rides of 15-25 miles) by myself, but I'm still riding.

I wasn't into biking (or any other sports, for that matter) when my kids were babies, but oh, yes, I so agree with this! Maybe some moms don't need it as much, but I most certainly did. At the time, I'd go hang out at Starbucks with a craft or a good book. Exercise is even better, of course, but yes, time out was very necessary in my case.

[Kiwi Stoker]

I'm pretty lucky for have a 24 hour access gym 750m away from my house, so at least I can "escape" rain, hail or shine whenever DH is home to look after bubs. Also the local library is only 1.5km away as well and opens late.