[Singletrack-Mind]

My son Noah turned 6 Friday, and all he wanted was a mountain bike and to ride it at Whistler (who doesn't?). Well - one for two ain't bad.

To make up for Whistler, I took all 3 boys out to Walnut Creek Park in Austin to get the new bike dirty and help them build their trail confidence. We practiced ups and downs, using the gears & brakes, and other old chestnuts like "never come to a sudden stop in the middle of the trail," along with corollary, "always keep space between you when you ride."

All 4 of us had a blast. Barely noticed the 95 degree heat

The Crew. Birthday boy on the shiny gold Schwinn MTB.

"It is OK to get off your bike and walk it sometimes"

 

[Singletrack-Mind]

The "Ups"

Whoops - sliding back down is no fun. But how many people have their first mtn bike crash on film? :thumbsup:

 

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The "Downs"

Wes braves the big downhill and water crossing

Evan does not

Noah says the view is better from up here

 

[Singletrack-Mind]

Awesome day

Great way to spend a birthday, a holiday, or any day by my standards.

And you can't have an "R" without the "I" when you ride Walnut Creek Especially in this heat...

 

[IWantanFBody]

Thats pretty awesome, I can tell that they're going to remember that trip for a long time.

 

[scorpionwoman]

Hey, John! What a fun birthday! :thumbsup: And what a handsome bunch of boys. Just think, when the baby gets a little older, they can have their own 24-hr team!

(We're getting organized at my house this morning for Antonio's b-day ride. He decided that rather than have a party, he wanted a repeat of our urban commuter-trail ride to go play at Fountain Square.)

 

[Singletrack-Mind]

Hey, John! What a fun birthday! :thumbsup: And what a handsome bunch of boys. Just think, when the baby gets a little older, they can have their own 24-hr team!

(We're getting organized at my house this morning for Antonio's b-day ride. He decided that rather than have a party, he wanted a repeat of our urban commuter-trail ride to go play at Fountain Square.)

Thanks Clair. Enjoy your b-day ride as well. Sure beats pointy hats, balloons and 10 screaming guests!

BTW - "Baby" is already on her princess 12" bike. We'll start preparing for that 24-hr any day now, as soon as the training wheels come off

 

[MikeyLikesIt]

THAT is what it's all about! Looks like a great day! Thanks for sharing...it made me smile.

Mikey

 

[grungePoodle]

Awesome. They are all still smiling after the ride. That means they'll be back for more.