Family Biking: Madi Carlson, signing off

Thanks so much, Madi! I don’t have kids but am a slow cyclist living in Mt. Scott / Arleta, so your route recommendations have been super helpful. 🙂

I hope she wasn’t run off by her critics.

Nooooo! You left SBB for BP and that was a great move. Now leaving BP?Argh….Your articles on family biking have been invaluable, while there are replacements to take your spot I’m not convinced the depth and scope will be as equally good. All the best to you and thank you so much for taking the time to do the 100 posts, so worth it.

Thanks for the columns and advice Madi–you helped inspire me to get on a cargo bike with my toddler, that in turn inspired me to get myself a commuter bike: let’s call it a twofer!

I’m so sad to see you go, Madi! Your columns were always the highlight of my Bikeportland.org browsing. Thank you for all of your great contributions. I especially enjoyed your recent article on the Gladys Saddle Library.

I’ll miss your writing, Madi! Especially for those of us without kids of our own, your column has been a window into how much thoughtfulness, consideration, cleverness, and planning goes into every ride with children. Thank you and happy trails.

We’ll miss your wit and unfailingly cheerful and optimistic advice! Hope to see your words elsewhere.

My kid never took to family biking, so I’ve vicariously enjoyed your perspective and experience. Thanks for sharing in such an insightful and optimistic way.

I can’t imagine life without Madi as a pillar of BikePortland.org. Thank you for your soul and mindfulness about moving the world to embrace bicycling as a family, as a parent, & as a kid. I very much appreciate you as a great woman leading many others to be secure on the road and to be responsible for teaching courtesy, smartness and safety for bambinos. You have made a difference. Many heartfelt and policy wonk thanks. Z

Thanks Madi! I always enjoyed & learned from your writing.

That’s a bummer, Madi. I really got a ton out of your columns. This is a big loss for BikePortland and everyday bike riding families in the region. All the best!

As another biker parent, I always looked forward to Family Biking. You highlight all the fun stuff while also showing a positive way to deal with the frustrations. Terrific column!

Madi rules forever!!