| Everyone wants to get in shape. People in your | | | | enjoys riding. Tell him that once he proves that he |
| neighborhood are jogging, running, swimming, and | | | | will use the bike, and then you will think about getting |
| many have joined the local gym. However, if you are | | | | him a new bike as a birthday present or a gift of a |
| looking for something that the whole family can do | | | | good report card. |
| together, and it won't cost as much as a gym | | | | Your daughter, on the other hand, may not mind that |
| membership, bike riding is becoming very popular | | | | you got her a used bike. She does worry about the |
| again as a form of exercise and recreation. | | | | accessories. She has to have a horn, and streamers |
| If your family consists of two adults and two kids, | | | | and of course, and that cute little wicker bike basket |
| that means you need two adults bikes and two kid | | | | she saw at the bike store. Since little girls may enjoy |
| bikes, along with all the safety equipment. The kids | | | | carrying things with them, that would be a great |
| need to wear helmets, and it is probably a good idea | | | | addition for her bike. |
| for the parents to wear helmets also. Besides being | | | | Whether you all have new bikes, old bikes or yard |
| another layer of protection in case you fall, it sets a | | | | sale bikes, the objective is to get out as a family and |
| good example for the little ones. | | | | have fun while exercising. You will have to remember |
| Use your imagination when it comes to setting up | | | | to teach the kids the rules of the road before |
| family bike rides. Everyone has to participate or it | | | | starting out. Keep the rides simple; remember little |
| won't be a family activity. Instead of the yard sale | | | | ones can't keep up with adults. Maybe you should |
| bike for $30 you picked up for your son, he may | | | | also remember to take along some snacks, such as |
| want a brand new one. You will have to explain to | | | | fruit, for the ride. That wicker basket will sure come |
| him that it is just a starter bike to make sure he | | | | in handy. |