Where to ride safely with little kids

[Stoffel76]

Hi there

 

Where can you ride safely with young kids? We want to do a few "training" rides with a 5 year old that is a confident cyclist, but I'm scared of traffic. The aim is to be ready for the 5Km Kiddie Argus.

 

Any ideas?

 

I tried the Sea Point promenade, but had a "little conversation" with the cops...

 

Thanks

[GLuvsMtb]

Nitida (Part of the Tygerberg MTB club) has a beginners / junior singletrack section. Its all smooth and level, and you can keep an eye on the kids from the side.

[DJR]

If there is no southeaster blowing, Koeberg nature reserve is great for kids, but you have to get your head around riding in the shadow of a nuclear power station first.

[bikemonster]

Hi there

 

Where can you ride safely with young kids? We want to do a few "training" rides with a 5 year old that is a confident cyclist, but I'm scared of traffic. The aim is to be ready for the 5Km Kiddie Argus.

 

Any ideas?

 

I tried the Sea Point promenade, but had a "little conversation" with the cops...

 

Thanks

 

Last year my son was 6 and insisted on riding the 10km. He didn't need any special training - if your littlie can ride his bike in the quiet streets around your neighbourhood for a 20 minute ride, then 5km won't pose any prob.

 

If all else fails, you could always ride in large circles in the open car park near Ratanga on an evening.

[Chubba]

Meerendal has a nice easy kids ride.

There is also the new green point park, ive seen kids riding around there a bit, not to sure if its legal?

Edited January 28, 2011 by Chubba