I hope everyone had a great weekend! It was gorgeous here in the San Francisco Bay Area… perfect for a bike ride in the redwoods! Photo taken April 27th, 2013 Redwood Regional Park Continue reading »
Tag Archives: cycling
Redwood: Kid Bike Ride
A few days ago, we went to Redwood Regional Park for a bike ride with friends from our Nature Time! playgroup. Super fun! Photos taken March 30th, 2013 Redwood Regional Park, Oakland, California Continue reading »
Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond
Here’s our son, waiting impatiently for me and my husband to get ready to head out on the trail at Crissy Field. My eyes, however, are drawn “beyond” to the Golden Gate Bridge shining in the background. Please view the weekly challenge here: Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond Continue reading »
He Rides, I Run
I started running three years ago in order to keep up with my son. I wish I were faster!! How do you keep up with your kids? Photo taken January 2nd, 2013 Redwood Regional Park Continue reading »
BMX Fun, Memorial Park, San Ramon
A favorite after school activity… playing with friends at the local BMX park! Memorial Park, San Ramon, CA Continue reading »
Cyclo-Cross, Monterey Style
I haven’t written much about my husband so far. Much of the time, while I’m out and about with our son, my husband is out riding his bike. At this time of year (September – January), this is how he spends his weekends… racing cyclo-cross. Yesterday, he raced at Fort Ord in Monterey (CCCX series), … Continue reading »
Bliss… the BMX Park
When given the option of what to do, 9 times out of 10, my 5-year-old son will ask to go to the local BMX course to ride his bike. Strangely, I just realized I haven’t written about this yet!! We’ve been taking him to ride on the course since he was three years old. At … Continue reading »
Family Time: A Ride in the Redwoods
The highlight of the weekend for my son? A Sunday afternoon bike ride with his dad…. While my husband and son were riding, I enjoyed a nice, quiet walk through the redwoods. Lovely…. Location: Redwood Regional Park, Oakland Continue reading »
Cycling through the forest…
… is what my son loves to do best. Day One Day Two On a dirt road, somewhere near Truckee, California. Continue reading »
Celebrating the Summer Solstice, Part 2, Riding Bikes at Redwood Regional Park
After spending the morning at the beach (Celebrating the Summer Solstice, Part 1, Shorebird Park, Berkeley ), we headed into the Oakland Hills for an afternoon bike ride at Redwood Regional Park. One of my favorite ways to escape the heat on a hot summer day is to escape into the redwoods! The paved trail … Continue reading »
Simple Outdoor Play: Go to the Park
Need a bit of healthy, energy-expending outdoor time for your child(ren), but not sure what to do? Keep it simple. Go to the park. Any park. Just let them run around. Bring a bike or a scooter, and let them ride. Bring some balls, and kick them around. Climb on the play structures. Swing on … Continue reading »
Family Bike Ride, Bayview Trail, Coyote Hills Regional Park
The 3.5 mile, paved Bayview Trail in Coyote Hills Regional Park is perfect for the beginning cyclist. I consider a good bike route for my son to be relatively flat, separate from cars, and under five miles. This trail seemed about right. My four-year-old had a little trouble with a slight hill at the beginning … Continue reading »
