“The area (Queensland) is known as the dry tropics. The arrangement that you see was used for grocery shopping when I lived back in place called Wodonga in the north eastern part of Victoria. Now I have a kiddie Chariot trailer taken the place of the BOB as we have an increased family size and the grocery bill that goes with it.”
Family Cycling
Burley Trailer Blowout Sale
I’m not sure if ‘blowout’ is the correct term, but I thought it sounded exciting to have a ‘blowout’ sale on my favorite bike trailers by Burley. With the holidays in full swing, it’s nice to have 10% off that trailer you’ve had your eye on, but didn’t want to blow too much dough on….
Glenn's BOB n Solo Bonanza
Here’s Glenn on his rig:”In preparation for the Tour de Fat, Tour de Tempe, and Halloween trick-or-treat transport I attched the BOB trailer along with a Burly Solo for a little bike train. Not necessarily intended for two (rather monsterchild in Burly and his bike rides on the BOB) but his friends at school really…
Chariot + Strider = Awesome!
The Bike Kid Shop has decided to make an offer that can’t be refused. We all know that Chariot child trailers are some of the best child trailers on the market. They are the BMW of child trailers, with all the attention to detail and performance that will make any child smile and any parent…
Final Chariot and Croozer Sale of 2010
Here at the Bike Kid Shop we a super excited about Chariot Child trailers, we think they are great. In fact we think there so great that we want everyone to have the chance to enjoy the style, performance and comfort that Chariot is know for. That’s why now through August 24 the Bike Kid…
Oh Yeah. It's the LoveTrain
To get what this trailer is all about, you’ve gotta watch the video. This bike trailer is about love. Not sure why, but you can just tell from the smooth bike ride depicted in the video. Enjoy….A few notes on the setup: all alloy tubing 6061 tg all 26″ wheels 3 foot stance some quick…
Burley Trailer Celebrity Sightings
Our pal Eric over at Burley churned up a few interesting things from Burley Headquarters. Hi BikeTrailerBlog readers. It is I, your fearless occasional correspondent from Eugene Oregon, Eric Hanson. I’m here once again to regale you with some stories about Burley trailers in action.One of the coolest things about working here at Burley is…
Just Launched our Burley Child, Cargo & Pet Trailer Sale!
Just a quick mention that ALL Burley Cargo, Child & Pet Trailers are 10% off thru August 3rd at the BikeTrailerShop.com!!! We’ve got a few more substantial posts about Burley Trailers planned for the next week or so, so check back in…
Toot-Toot! Bike Child Train Chugging Along
Our hats go off to all the intrepid families that gear up and take their children bike touring. This is one of the most impressive examples we’ve seen of a family of 6 figuring out a great solution for getting the whole family involved.Here is what Eric had to say:”We did a 5 day tour…
Thoughts on Child Helmets and Bike Trailers (& free helmets!)
We like cycling. We like kids. And we like safety. So how does that all come together you might ask?Well for one it takes a bike, which you probably have. Second it takes a way to bring your kids along with you. This likely will need something like a bike child trailer which you may…
Pedalgogy: Balance Bikes and Training Wheels
A couple of years ago I was at a local bike shop buying a bike for my future stepdaughter who, at the time, was an eight-year-old girl who did not yet know how to ride on two wheels.We asked about training wheels, and was told by the owner of the shop that it was not…
Learning to Ride: Balance Bikes
By perseverance the snail reached the ark.Charles Spurgeon Most of us Utility-Cyclists remember learning to ride. And to this day, most of us who ride with a purpose, whatever it may be, can still recall that initial sense of freedom and the trill that our first rides evoked. In fact, it just might be that…
Family Transportation with a DIY Bike Child Trailer
Riding home the other day, I passed this Dad transporting his kids. While at first glance, I couldn’t help to question some of the safety aspects of the rig, these thought were tempered by the evidence that the heavy load would likely keep Dad from riding very quickly except on the downhills.The bike trailer looked…
Back-on-Bike for Spring, Burley Trailer SALE!
July 17th Update: BikeTrailerShop.com and BikeKidShop.com’s final Burley Trailer sale of 2010 is going on now!ALL Burley Cargo, Child & Pet Trailers are 10% off thru August 10th Summer is almost here, and I know I’m itching to put lots of miles on my bike for the season.The Campfire Cycling makes it easy to enjoy…
Chariot Sale Kick Off
The Bike Kid Shop is having its annual spring Chariot Carriers sale. So for all of you who have been waiting for a sale to get your hands on one of those sleek style’n trailers, now’s your chance. The sale running through May 11 includes 10% off all Chariot child bike trailers like the popular…
Tout Terrain Singletrailer, MTB Bike Child Trailering, Or Brain Damage?
For some, simply taking the little one on paved paths and roads, dirt roads or the occasional double track just isn’t enough. If you simply can’t bare to be away from your child but can’t stand to be away from the single track then take a look at the Tout Terrain Singletrailer. For me personally…
The kids Vote on Child Trailers
There are a lot of bike child trailers out there, some good, some not so good. As the parents who pull the child trailers we never truly get to form a solid opinion as to what it is really like to be pulled inside a child trailer. What do the kids think? They’re the ones…
Xtracycle and More
Geoff had been prepping a bike with the intention of adding an Xtracycle FreeRadical to it, Biketrailershop.com had a Xtracycle sale during the spring of 2009, this sale was just the motivation that Geoff needed to make the move an order himself a FreeRadical. His intended use of the Xtracycle was like many, to carry…
Dara and Troy, The Epic Parents
If you think you know a couple who you consider to be hard core parents think again, allow me to redefine your notions of hardcore bike parents.
Tom's Kid Karrier
Check out Toms kid karrier a.k.a. a customized Xtracycle. You don’t necessarily need to have a pull behind kid trailer to haul the little ones around. Tom used his fully out fitted Xtracycle with Magic Carpet and all and added 3/4″ thick walled copper tubing and wrapped PVC.This is a great Xtracycle conversion, using low…
Peter's Familiy Bike Touring Train
We’ve all heard it from our friends who have children, now that they have a family things aren’t the same and they just don’t have the time anymore to ride bikes or go camping. There’s soccer practice to go to, ballet lessons, etc. Well we received a few pictures from Peter, and from the looks…
Burley Child Trailer Closeouts!
Holiday shopping season is descending upon us, and Black Friday is just around the corner! Want to avoid the throngs of holiday shoppers this year? At a loss for new gift ideas? Bike Trailer Shop can help!We are currently offering closeout pricing on all – yes, you read that right, ALL – of our Burley…
Back to School – Final Chariot and Croozer Trailer Sale of the Season
It’s that time of the year again. The dog days of summer are coming to an end and school is back in session. BikeTrailerShop.com has all of your school commuting needs covered, and to make the transition to school just a bit easier, all Chariot and Croozer trailers are 10% off through August 30th.If your…
Chariot & Croozer Bike Trailers On Sale!
BikeTrailerShop.com is currently running some great specials on Chariot and Croozer Trailers. They are offer 7-10% plus Free Shipping on these great trailers through next Tuesday, June 16th. Chariot Carriers is known for their premium child transport systems. All of their Carriers are made with incredible attention to detail. The Cross Country series, made up…