Rec & Fitness: Cycling with Children – Trailers

Now there is no excuse to leave the children behind!

Surely, there is nothing more important than introducing the joys of cycling to your little ones and providing them with a lifetime of fun on the bike. A great way to do this is with a trailer. There are many advantages of a trailer over other types of bike+child transport: a trailer does not affect the handling of the bike pulling it, it’s safe and sturdy, two children can ride in it with room for other kit and despite initial outlay, it pays in the long run with long-lasting use.

Trek offers a range of 3 great trailers (GoBug) for cycling with either 1 or 2 children in tow (to a maximum capacity of 45kg). They all provide the ultimate in child comfort with removable seats and 5-point safety harnesses, a heavy duty durable roll-cage with large diameter tubing for a lifetime of reliable use and ‘flow through ventilation’ – more open mesh than any other trailer on the market which allows a cooler, more comfortable ride. The GoBug has a universal fit quick release mount that will connect to nearly any bicycle and also it also folds flat for easy storage and transportation.

Models are as follows:

-GoBug RRP £249.99

-Sport GoBug  £299.99 Features over GoBug: push button wheel removal, reinforced fabric bottom, padded harness and seats and upgradeable option for jogger kit and parking brake, parent view window

-Deluxe GoBug £349.99 Features over Sport GoBug: single point release harness buckle, converts to a jogger with a fully adjustable handlebar, rain cover and parking brake

To top it off, a design that’s so cool, everybody wants one!! Ask about the GoBug range at your local Trek dealer or check out www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/2008/kids for more details. Remember, the best ride is a family ride…..