The Post-Gazette offered some practical tips on getting your kids out of the house and onto bikes, safely. They also mention some family friendly events that are coming up.

Let’s get the obvious out of the way: location, location, location. There are good and safe places to bike, and then there’s Forbes Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Washington Boulevard … But those boisterous 9-year-olds will soon tire of their allotted mom-approved neighborhood blocks. Where to go?

Luckily, Pittsburgh has quite a few mostly flat, car-free spots suitable for tots on training wheels and fledgling daredevils. Venture Outdoors, a nonprofit outdoors enabler, offers bike rides throughout the summer — many kid-friendly.

Sunday, April 27, 2008
By Kate McCaffrey, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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