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Developing the Shotgun Pro child seat
Back in 2019, we launched our frame mounted shotgun seat to the world.
And for most of the globe, it was a relatively new concept at the time. Des...
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Behind our new brand
You might have noticed we have a new look. Read on to learn more about the development of our new brand identity.
The backstory When we first launc...
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Revealed: The must-change component on your kid’s pedal bike
Let’s be honest. Learning to ride a bike takes tantrums, sweat and tears – and that’s just from the parents! There’s no question however that it’s...
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Overnight adventures with toddlers
We are stoked to have checked off our first bike-packing tour with our little one in tow. Though biking and backpacking have always been hobbies o...
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It’s go time! 6 tips for your first shotgun ride
As a MTB parent, there’s nothing cooler than being able to ride with your kids. But sometimes you want to be able to go further than a trailer or b...
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Revolutionise family rides with your tow rope
Let’s be honest. The hardest part about mountain biking with kids isn’t rationing the snacks (although that comes close!), it’s actually managing t...
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Stabilisers suck: Why your child shouldn’t use training wheels
If you’re reading this article, then you probably learnt to ride using training wheels – also known as stabilisers.
You're also probably invested i...
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Amazon marketplace manager - Join us!
Amazon marketplace manager
Our business 'Kids Ride Shotgun' is growing fast, and we need your help to get more mountain bike families onto the tr...
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133km in 3 days; a German cross-country adventure.
It was 7am on a Friday. My alarm was ringing and when I finally woke I found my 8-year-old son Fynn was already dressed and waiting. It was no ...
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Toddlers and tow ropes. Never carry the balance bike again.
It’s no secret that balance bikes have changed how kids learn to ride.
They’re a tonne of fun, help develop key biking skills – plus make the tra...
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Inner City Adventure
Mountain biking isn’t just for the mountains. Especially considering ours are still covered in snow! Here in Calgary, Alberta we have the fourth...
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The Golden Hour Ride
“How do you two do it!?” This is a question my wife Alyse and I often hear on our adventures with our little lady crew of Reid (9), Rowyn (7), Col...
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