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I took my daughter to preschool every day in a cargo bike from ages 2-4, winter included.

I ride year round with my 2 kids in Colorado as long as the roads are decent. I wouldn't ride main roads with them when the bike lanes are crowded with snow but there are plenty of neighborhood routes and bike paths around town.

I'm very happy for you that you took this risk.

- Did you drive on the sidewalk? If yes, you basically transfered the risk to other walkers. - How is the infrastructure? In many countries you'll see potholes for instance. - In case of a frontal crash, what is your % estimation that none of the kids will be injured?

Why so cynical? I ride on the road (or bike trails!) and follow all traffic laws, as I've done since reaching the age of 14 or so. I don't feel any less safe using this mode of travel than I do when traveling by car. I've never hit a walker.

I'm glad that you behave like this; many don't respect those basic rules, especially with kids.

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