The Rascals are a bike-obsessed family of three: Blair (dad), Kristen (mom), and P (kiddo).
While Blair and I (Kristen) have always been avid cyclists, we started biking with our son just before his first birthday. At the time (way back in 2012), there wasn’t a ton of information about how to bike with young kids.
So we started learning and sharing as we went. Over time, we began testing and reviewing all the products we tested along the way.
Our son is 11 now and an amazing rider. While he prefers downhill racing and BMX, we’ve always encouraged all types of riding.
We’ve brought on other families to help us test gear (our son doesn’t fit on balance bikes anymore, sadly), but we’ve remained involved every step of the way. Seeing families have fun on bikes is our life passion.
About Kristen
Kristen Bonkoski is the founder and owner of Rascal Rides and Femme Cyclist, two brands dedicated to getting families and women outside on bicycles. She is also the host of the Femme Cyclist podcast, and a USA Cycling certified coach.
A dedicated mom, Kristen began Rascal Rides when her son was born 11 years ago. As an avid cyclist and mountain bike racer, she wasn’t ready to give up biking! But at the time, there wasn’t much information available on how to bike with kids. Kristen shared what she learned as she learned it. Fast forward a decade, Kristen has tested and reviewed hundred of kids bikes and products, coached young mountain bikers, and helped families figure out how to get outside on bikes!
She continues to push herself as well, most recently completing the Smoke N Fire 400 bikepacking race.
About Blair
Blair Burton is the co-owner of Rascal Rides. He’s the dad to a young mountain biker, a competent bike mechanic, and an avid mountain biker. He bikes an average of 300 days per year on dirt or snow. He has been writing for Rascal Rides for nearly a decade now.
What is Rascal Rides?
Rascal Rides = Kids + Bikes + Family
At Rascal Rides, our goal is to get #morekidsonbikes. Cycling is good for the planet, good for kid’s health, and good for families.
We support all kinds of cycling to include mountain biking (our personal fave), commuting, road biking, BMX, cyclocross, racing, and good ol’ rides around the block.
This website aims to:
- Inspire kids and their families to get outdoors on bikes
- Provide information and resources to help empower cycling parents
- Report on the latest news and industry happenings
- Review and recommend the best kids bikes and cycling gear
- Advocate for cycling infrastructure, environmental conservation, and trail access so that our kids have safe and clean places to bike
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