Discover the go-to hub for cycling parents

Then, I became a dad. My weekly training time decreased from 12 hours to 1, with a clear focus on riding indoors once the toddler was ready for a nap, which happened far too little in the first months. I slowly picked up cycling outdoors again during the second part of my parental leave and quickly I was confronted with all sorts of problems: Which trailer is the right choice for longer trips on and offroad? Are my bikes (the current situation is 3+n) compatible with the attachment systems of the leading manufacturers? What about my bikes’ frames – do I have a guarantee when using the race bikes with trailer attached? I found very little information online, so I’m re-establishing contact with a lot of companies and here’s where I share my knowledge and experience with you.

My annual mileage on the bike has dropped from a proud 5,000 km to something less than half of that (and that’s counting about 50 percent of it spent on rollers!) because following my passion and spending time with my son seemed almost incompatible. My goal with thecyclingdad.com is to help you find that sweet spot, where you get the time-efficient indoor training you need and enjoy great cycling adventures with the kids to boost your stamina (the training effect with a weight of 30 kilos or more that pulls you back is massive, I can tell!).