How wheel lights helped my kids pedal past night riding fears
My kids went from “no way” to “heck yes”.
Shannon Johnson (Family Biking Columnist)
BikePortland Articles by Shannon Johnson (Family Biking Columnist)
Three families who bike to fight climate change
The climate is heating up the family biking trend.
Learning from summer bike adventures gone awry
Let’s not pretend that every outing is a dream come true in the land of happily-ever-after.
The beautiful feel of two wheels: What I prefer about a cargo bike over a trike
There’s simply no match for two wheels if you’re looking for a nimble, smooth ride.
The fantastic usefulness of a cargo trike
Perhaps a three-wheeler is what your family needs.
Riding off-road with a youth mountain biking team
These youth MTB teams could be a perfect summer activity for our kids.
Is biking with my kids worth the risk?
When fear creeps in, my resolve to be a biking family is tested.
From nightmares and grief, comes support and resolve: Community gathers to remember Joe Brausen
Gathering to remember Joe and installing a ghost bike for him was one thing we could do.
Shopping for a non-electric family bike: Which option would you pick?
Three options for my post-electric motor era.
I want legs of steel and worry my e-bike is holding me back
Should I ditch the e-assist to become a stronger cyclist?
Getting the family bike fleet ready for spring
A bit of prep work will allow you to take advantage of great weather when it strikes.
Dispatch from where a 12-year-old was hit and killed while bicycling in Hillsboro
It happened just a few blocks from my house.