I have 2 Sons (7 and 12).
They are athletic.
They have been raised with a cyclist.
Our garage has a dozen "nice" bikes - including a "nice" BMX and MTB for each boy.
Everything seems in place.
However, getting the kids more involved about cycling is not quite so easy.
My oldest wanted to do the P2A with me this year. Then the HCC visited his class and tested their prowess on stationary bikes. He claims his was too small and his times weren't up to his classmates. Now he says he won't be prepared.
Also, he has a "nice" bike, however, mine is really farkin' nice! SHould I feel bad my bike is 7x as expensive as his? I will jettison his stock wheels and tires for lighter stuff I have, but he still won't have a weight weenie.
I raised hockey players. Together the 2 of them could fight Chuck Norris. But I don't know what to pick for a "first step" for competitive cycling? Cycling is my sanctuary from stress, but part of me says I should give it up to get them more into it?
Anyone have a game plan for developing youth mtbers? is the P2A too big of a first step?
Advice appreciated...
They are athletic.
They have been raised with a cyclist.
Our garage has a dozen "nice" bikes - including a "nice" BMX and MTB for each boy.
Everything seems in place.
However, getting the kids more involved about cycling is not quite so easy.
My oldest wanted to do the P2A with me this year. Then the HCC visited his class and tested their prowess on stationary bikes. He claims his was too small and his times weren't up to his classmates. Now he says he won't be prepared.
Also, he has a "nice" bike, however, mine is really farkin' nice! SHould I feel bad my bike is 7x as expensive as his? I will jettison his stock wheels and tires for lighter stuff I have, but he still won't have a weight weenie.
I raised hockey players. Together the 2 of them could fight Chuck Norris. But I don't know what to pick for a "first step" for competitive cycling? Cycling is my sanctuary from stress, but part of me says I should give it up to get them more into it?
Anyone have a game plan for developing youth mtbers? is the P2A too big of a first step?
Advice appreciated...