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  1. #1
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    Apr 2006
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    the results are in: biking is good for your kids

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    My husband and I, both "the last kid picked on a team" had no interest in sports really, so we didn't get our kids into little league, swimming or soccer. So they essentially had no sports or interest in sports either. But when they were little, we bought them bikes and a typical big family event was a 2 mile ride around a park we have (Seward Park). This ride took over 1 hour. When the boys were 11 and 13 they did their first Seattle to Portland ride. The older son only did it one other time, but my younger son has done it several times, including one day 200 milers and Ramrod.

    Well, my skinny little boys grew up to be men, and I want you guys to see the legs they have developed from Bicycling.
    (they also hike and climb now, but the bike came first.)

    Promote bicycling at home and your kids will be bikers!!
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    Last edited by mimitabby; 07-09-2006 at 09:17 AM.
    Mimi Team TE BIANCHISTA
    for six tanks of gas you could have bought a bike.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Huntington Beach, Ca
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    That's so cool! My kids are still young but my oldest in particular has no real interest in group sports. He is however, asking when he can get a road bike so he can ride with me. Just a couple more years!

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    St. Louis, MO
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    My oldest has had no interest in team sports (he's 13). I believe part of this is due to the fact that he was born with a club foot, so he has never been able to run. He does a terrific job with his bike - he can ride long distances without complaining. He also likes to swim. Promote biking!!

 

 

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