Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Advice for Cycling with Young Children


As the founder and CEO of Hatch Canada, Peter Kuperman has dedicated himself to creating tools, toys, and teaching programs that can be used to communicate to children how to code. Peter Kuperman also regularly takes bike rides with his family. 

Parents cycling with young children need to be aware of much more than their own safety.

Most riders opt to use a chariot that attaches to the back of their bicycle when taking along young children. You need to ensure the chariot is stable and offers shelter to the child. This is especially important on hot days.

With your chariot in place, focus on riding safely at all times. Obey the rules of the road and take things slowly. Sharp turns should be avoided and your child should have on a well-fitted helmet at all times.

Finally, make yourself as noticeable to others as possible by wearing high visibility clothing. Dress your child in similar, as well, and make sure the chariot can be seen easily. Avoid riding at night, as this places young children at risk.

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