Esme and David get asked to run some parent & toddler sessions south of the river.
NB in 2021 these sessions will operate "virtually" and this means you can join as individual families, groups of families from literally anywhere in the world! Sign up to our newsletter (in the right hand sidebar ) to be the first in the know about all this :) And, yes, we'll post bikes out to you if you need them!
What could be more straightforward, strap a few balance bikes on the back of regular bikes , walk them (because there are lots and they aren't necessarily tied down optimally,,,,,) down to the nearest overground train station, get the overground to Peckham (ish) run the sessions and pedal/train it back....
This was recorded pre lockdown (around the time of the Jonathan Jenkins, air Ambulance one) and we've been saving it....like a good cheese or nice wine....or a meal that you've been meaning to cook but because the oven has got ideas of its own you need to wait till it will let you....
Its got some great train noises (if you like that kind of thing ie you're a 2 year old that doesn't know any better or you're an adult and want to hark back to those days when you were a 2 year old and everything was "big" and "exciting" and there were so many "firsts" )
You can also get a sense of what its like getting 2 bikes on a (relatively quiet) train......
And David was (for reasons he can't remember) absolutely not in the mood for any kind of a bike ride and was really, really looking forward to sitting on the train and having a nap all the way to Honor Oak.....
And the main learning is that if you're going anywhere....ever.... always be with a Scout Leader (which Esme is) because they are not only always prepared but thoroughly good company and will get you to your desination and back because that's just the kind of awesome people they are!
The canal without a canal
Seabass Cycles - we don't know these people but love the name and - like all bike shops - are bound to be great
Citymapper - free and very, very good! and of course other apps are available but we do think this is the best ;)
The Gruffalo - other childrens tales (and gloves) are available
Wishing you all a relaxing and peaceful Christmas and hope you get a walk or two in and for ideas wheelytots.com/walking for those in North London. And for everyone else you can find similar on your doorstep (if you can't just send your postcode to info@wheelytots.com and we'll curate a route for you)
