With the city moving into an even worse traffic phase for the next three years while they install light rail, I'm trying to think of the best ways to get kids to / from the soon-to-be downtown daycare. The simplest would be to just load them up in the trailer and bike with them. I could take extra stuff (their clothes, etc). We already have all the parts. It will nicely (mostly?) protect them from the elements.
The biggest part, and this is a pretty big part, is that I'm not sure how safe it will be to bike with them downtown. Sure, I can get to the bike lanes, but there is still small stretches that would be on a road. What would I do if I was forced out of the lane by construction (or parked cars) like I often am?
I keep on thinking about getting a long tail bike like a Yuba Mundo. Do I need a new bike? No. Would this be safer for children? Possibly. Would something like a ibert be a better choice? I don't know. With something like an ibert I could take it with me and not have to leave it locked to the bike rack. I don't know how good an idea it would be to leave a 1500 $+ bike sitting outside. I'm actually pretty sure that's not a good plan.
What should we do? Hell if I know.
You'd think that being "an adult" would mean that you'd have things figured out and have an easy time making decisions. That's a lie.
Do I want a shiny new bike? Sure I do. It's been close to 8 years. Despite treating it roughly it's held up quite well. Sure, I've had to replace gears. And a wheel. Two rear axles. A bunch of tubes and tires and some cables and a chain. Oh, handle grips, seats and brakes. Really what's original is the frame and peddles at this point. So don't I already have a new bike, one piece at a time?
*sigh*
Update: Family bike options in Ottawa has been super helpful.
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