My 4 Year Old Can Beat Your Lap Time at Town Run

Well, Ian took a huge step the other night and rode at his first officially sanctioned mountain bike trail. Tania and I took him to Town Run Trail Park to see how he'd do. He's been getting better and better on the bike. It's amazing how quickly kids catch on to things. The best part is that we don't push or pressure him at all. I get the idea that growing up in our house the kid just thinks that bicycles and bicycling are a part of life. He's constantly surrounded by bikes, bike magazines, bike talk, and he's always going on a ride of some kind. His desire to ride is fueled by the fact that he is dying to go along with mom and I on our riding adventures. We were all down south at the cabin last weekend, and I was leaving on a night ride to rendezvous with Charles, Kado, Scott G., and Ron who were already on the trail. I was locked and loaded and ready to go with gear from head to toe. As I was making my last-minute adjustments Ian said, "I think I'm going to go with you." It broke my heart to try tell him that he couldn't go this time. Be patient, buddy. Slow down. That day will be here before you know it.