Family Cycling Podcast – Mountain Biking with kids

Mountain Biking can be such a fun thing to do with your kids!  But how do you get into it? What kit do need (or not need)?  And what happens if your child ends up MUCH better at mountain biking than you?

These are just some of the things discussed in this episode of the Family Cycling Podcast.

Hosts Alex and Karen are joined by Lindsey Kelly from Shred XS, who knows a thing or two about mountain biking with kids.  Her two decided to take up racing, and then as a family they went on to set up the clothing brand which has gained a loyal following amongst junior mountain bikers all around the country.

Lindsey takes us on a fascinating journey from being total novices to industry experts, and shares some huge news about the future of ShredXS too!

Scroll down for the podcast and the show notes. 

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Listed below are the things that we mention in the podcast.

ShredXS - kids sized mountain bike clothing

Kids mountain bikes - for when things start to get serious

Kids hybrid bikes - good introductory bikes - you don't need to spend loads!

Learnie MTB track on the Black Isle

Kilnlochleven mountain bike trails

Fort William (aka Fort Bill)

British Cycling's Go ride programme - they sometimes run mountain bike holiday camps

Cycle Show - where Lindsey and Karen first met - takes place annually

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Alex and Karen