Otter has always been a strong bike rider, he loves it and asks to ride all the time.  He wears his helmet to dinner and to the movies and forgets to take it off when he takes a nap.

When grandparents visit we always go on a bike ride – we’re lucky to live next to a rails to trails bike path and can travel all the way to aspen or, soon all the way to glenwood springs.  When summer comes and the trails around us open, we love to ride along the river, bringing a lunch and picnicking along the trail.  Peter pulls Wrenny in the bike trailer and I have Tucker Mac on the back of my bike; Otter rides his own bike.  Because Peter has an Extra-cycle, we can travel longer distances and put Otter in the bike trailer when he gets tired.  The  Extra-cycle can easily carry the kids bike.  We try and have a destination, like a park or spot next to the river and it always fun to push each other.  It takes lots of patience, just like anything with kids, we stop lots and have drink breaks and snacks and let little ones run around.  These are always some of our best memories and that is what childhood is all about.

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It is great to get around on your own. Look at Felix go on his bike.  In spite of his cerebral palsy Felix can get around on his special bike.  Felix can also explore the outdoors on this bike.  As parents you always have to remember to take it easy and go with the flow of your children.