Rachel Atherton: From World Champ to Family Cycling Champion

It was Rachel Atherton’s first year at the Malverns Classic, and like many festival-goers she was there with her family. While she wasn’t juggling chi …

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Rachel Atherton: From World Champ to Family Cycling Champion

A very positive interview. Good to hear. I agree with the trailer comment. We had a cheap, used, trailer when the children were young. Made it fun to get them to nursery in and made for some fun rides in the Peak and the Lakes.

Walking or cycling, a destination, an undemanding but interesting route, and lots of verbal and snack-based encouragement made a big difference with youngsters.

Agreed with above.  Just getting out is often enough for them.  Also at older ages when “my legs hurt” starts appearing

I won the balance bike and it’s got the stripes and ‘World Champ Andorra 2015’ and that’s what she’s grown up riding

This is so cool!