Family Cycling Podcast – Mountain Biking with kids
feat Lindsey Kelly from ShredXS
Mountain Biking can be such a fun thing to do with your kids! But how do you get into it? What kit do need (or not need)? And what happens if your child ends up MUCH better at mountain biking than you?
These are just some of the things discussed in this episode of the Family Cycling Podcast.
Hosts Alex and Karen are joined by Lindsey Kelly from Shred XS, who knows a thing or two about mountain biking with kids. Her two decided to take up racing, and then as a family they went on to set up the clothing brand which has gained a loyal following amongst junior mountain bikers all around the country.
Lindsey takes us on a fascinating journey from being total novices to industry experts, and shares some huge news about the future of ShredXS too!
Scroll down for the podcast and the show notes.
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Family Cycling Podcast - Mountain Biking with kids - with Lindsey Kelly, ShredXS
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Show notes - Mountain Biking with Kids (feat Lindsey Kelly, ShredXS)
Listed below are the things that we mention in the podcast.
ShredXS - kids sized mountain bike clothing
Kids mountain bikes - for when things start to get serious
Kids hybrid bikes - good introductory bikes - you don't need to spend loads!
Learnie MTB track on the Black Isle
Kilnlochleven mountain bike trails
British Cycling's Go ride programme - they sometimes run mountain bike holiday camps
Cycle Show - where Lindsey and Karen first met - takes place annually
And don't forget to share your photos of your family out on the trails with us using @CycleSprog and @FamilyCyclingPod
Mountain Biking Advice
- How we became a mountain biking family in just one year
- Best kids 20" wheel mountain bikes for 5 and 6 year olds
- Best kids 24" wheel mountain bikes ages 7 to 10 years
- Best kids 26" wheel mountain bikes
- Lucy and Katie go mountain biking at Fort William and watch the World Cup DHs!
- Kids Guide to Mountain Bike Racing
- Frog MTB 69 kids mountain bike review
- Review of the Cube Stereo 140 Youth full suspension mountain bike
- Kids hydration packs - pros and cons of using them on a family bike ride
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