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Family Biking with Madi Carlson

Each week Madi Carlson shares insights and adventures gleaned from raising two kids on two wheels.

This content is made possible by Clever Cycles, a family-oriented bike shop located on SE Hawthorne at 9th.


Family biking: Our annual tree-by-bike tradition

Sponsored by Clever Cycles.

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December 4, 2018

Madi Carlson

6 Comments


Saddle height hints, ballast before babes, and other tips for settling into family biking

Get comfy.

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November 27, 2018

Madi Carlson

9 Comments


Family Biking: Come join us at Cranksgiving

A great way to spend a Saturday.

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November 20, 2018

Madi Carlson

5 Comments


Family Biking: Get ready for puddle season

Sponsored by Clever Cycles.

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November 14, 2018

Madi Carlson

5 Comments


Family Biking: Let’s (not) talk about safety

Sponsored by Clever Cycles.

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November 6, 2018

Madi Carlson

17 Comments


Family Biking: Beat winter blahs with a plan to pedal more

Gripped by grumpiness? Make a plan to keep pedaling.

Family BikingFamily Biking with Madi Carlsonmadi carlson

October 30, 2018

Madi Carlson

18 Comments


Family Biking: How straps can unlock your bike’s carrying capacity

If you can dream it, you can strap it.

Family BikingFamily Biking with Madi Carlsonmadi carlson

October 23, 2018

Madi Carlson

31 Comments


Family Biking: How to get Halloween night right

Dress up your bike, and take it trick-or-treating with you.

Family BikingFamily Biking with Madi Carlsonmadi carlson

October 16, 2018

Madi Carlson

9 Comments


Family Biking: What’s your favorite rain gear? (I asked my kids too)

No such thing as bad weather.

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October 9, 2018

Madi Carlson

39 Comments


Family Biking: It’s bike-to-pumpkins season! Here’s where to go

Sponsored by Clever Cycles on SE Hawthorne Blvd.

Family BikingFamily Biking with Madi Carlsonmadi carlson

October 2, 2018

Madi Carlson

11 Comments


Family Biking: Time to plan for Walk and Roll to School Day

Sponsored by Clever Cycles.

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September 25, 2018

Madi Carlson

4 Comments


Family Biking: Can’t ride? What’s your backup plan?

Sponsored by Clever Cycles.

Family BikingFamily Biking with Madi Carlsonmadi carlson

September 18, 2018

Madi Carlson

5 Comments


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