I'm quite happy of our yuba cargo bike purchase. I think that it will be wonderful for the family. At some point it won't just be a weekend bike - we can use it for pick up and drop off of the kids. However every time I talk to my father-in-law he mentions about being worried about being on the streets with the kids on board.
Am I worried? Ya, sort of. I'm worried about me too though.
Am I so worried that I won't take them on non-paths / bike lanes? I'm not sure. This would effectively isolate us from the core.
I feel we have to balance the risks. Balance the time together. Balance the time doing things we are happy doing.
Am I happy to drive around in the van? Maybe not happy, but definitely comfortable.
I don't know. Unless the city puts in more paths, not just painting a line on the road or forcing parking cars through a bike lane, I won't be ever relaxed with the kids with me. To be fair, I'm not exactly relaxed when in the van either. I guess that "parent mode" just puts you constantly scanning for dangers. Oie.
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