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Rachel Atherton: From World Champ to Family Cycling Champion

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It was Rachel Atherton's first year at the Malverns Classic, and like many festival-goers she was there with her family. While she wasn't juggling chi ...

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https://singletrackmag.com/2024/08/rachel-atherton-from-world-champ-to-family-cycling-champion/

 
Posted : 31/08/2024 7:00 am
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A very positive interview. Good to hear. I agree with the trailer comment. We had a cheap, used, trailer when the children were young. Made it fun to get them to nursery in and made for some fun rides in the Peak and the Lakes.

Walking or cycling, a destination, an undemanding but interesting route, and lots of verbal and snack-based encouragement made a big difference with youngsters.

 
Posted : 02/09/2024 8:43 am
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Agreed with above.  Just getting out is often enough for them.  Also at older ages when "my legs hurt" starts appearing

 
Posted : 02/09/2024 8:58 am
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I won the balance bike and it’s got the stripes and ‘World Champ Andorra 2015’ and that’s what she’s grown up riding

This is so cool!

 
Posted : 02/09/2024 9:27 am
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