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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.


Grab the kids, load up your bike, and cool off at a local watering hole

Yes, there are beaches in Portland.

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June 26, 2018

Madi Carlson

12 Comments


Family Biking: Make this the summer you pedal to camp with the kiddos

Sponsored by Clever Cycles.

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June 19, 2018

Madi Carlson

3 Comments


Finding a family-friendly Pedalpalooza

The month-long bike fest offers a lot for families — if you know where to look.

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June 13, 2018

Madi Carlson

4 Comments


Family Biking: Taking kids and bikes on MAX light rail

Sponsored by Clever Cycles.

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June 5, 2018

Madi Carlson

28 Comments


Family biking profile: Ali Reis and her daughter Lark

Sponsored by Clever Cycles, Portland’s family biking specialists.

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May 29, 2018

Madi Carlson

3 Comments


Sunday Parkways is perfect for families: Here’s how to get the most out of it

A Parkways recap and tips, sponsored by Clever Cycles.

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May 22, 2018

Madi Carlson

21 Comments


Talking about family biking (and why I want to share your stories)

Sponsored by Clever Cycles, your family biking supply headquarters.

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May 15, 2018

Madi Carlson

4 Comments


On the exhaustion of motherhood and why I want to bike with other families on Mother’s Day

I’m sure it will come as no surprise that my Mother’s Day plans are to go for a bike ride with my kids.

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May 8, 2018

Madi Carlson

8 Comments


Snacks, shade and seven other ways to make this your best spring ever

Our Family Biking column is sponsored by Clever Cycles.

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May 1, 2018

Madi Carlson

4 Comments


Bluetooth speakers and a “Rolling Jackass”: These are a few of my favorite things

Sponsored by Clever Cycles.

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April 24, 2018

Madi Carlson

14 Comments


Here’s why more Portlanders don’t bike with their kids

Infrastructure yes, but being judged by others was a big one too.

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April 17, 2018

Madi Carlson

58 Comments


Humans, bike maps, and of course, Google: How to choose family-friendly routes

Navigating the options before navigating the streets.

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April 10, 2018

Madi Carlson

20 Comments


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