If you enjoy cycling and would like to expose your child to it too, there are some safe ways to do so. You may want to hit clear paths to help them get used to riding on dirt, rocks and twigs first. There are all types of kid bicycles and motorized bikes you can train your children on. You can find something for every stage of bike riding – from training wheels to extreme dirt biking.

For the really early stages, you can attach your little one’s stroller to the back of your bike.

This is the Chariot Corsaire XL Bicycle Trailer, perfect for bringing along your young child on biking trails with you. Some even fit two children.

Of course there’s the traditional child bike seat, which is attached to the back of your bike.

After having some practice with training wheels, you can purchase this to ensure they don’t wander off or get lost with this InStep Pathfinder Bicycle Trailer. The two back wheels detach, and it can be attached to any bike.

Stepping up from the bicycle trailer is this towable trailer. It comes with practicing training wheels and a detachable towing device for outdoor trips.

For the children who are beyond training wheels and towing behind mom and dad and are ready for Moto-X, there are kids dirt bikes made specifically for youngsters. These are scaled down versions of actual dirt bikes and look extra cool. Surely your tween would enjoy one. Some go up to 17 mph.

I have said before that I am not that into “girlie bikes”, but my bike is starting to get girlie in a different way. It started with the Rock Shox Judy fork and now I am getting a Terry saddle…my bike is turning into a regular sorority!

The cool thing about the Terry Butterfly Carbon women’s saddle it is lightweight and reportedly one of Terry’s most comfortable bike seats. I love the design, which is much sleeker than many of the gel saddles I’ve been looking at. I am so exited about my new seat and can’t wait to get out on the trail!

I like not having a really “girly” bike, but I have a little issue with the seat. It’s a cool looking seat, and not horribly uncomfortable, but it also is not super cushy, and that becomes an issue on long, bumpy rides. I have been getting around the issue with a fantastic pair of padded bike shorts, but I think that the padded bike shorts combined with a really comfortable bike seat might just be the ultimate in riding luxury.

Right now I am considering the WTB Speed V Pro Gel Bike Saddle. In addition to being gel-filled, it’s ergonomically correct and has a really cool design. The seat I have now is also by WTB, and it’s really durable.

I am also thinking about picking up some padded underwear to wear instead of bike shorts, because frankly, Spandex has never been my friend. It serves it’s purpose, but I like the idea of wearing “real” clothes while I am mucking about on the trails.

Guess it’s time to start a Bike Improvement Shopping List.