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Bike Commuting + School Drop Off / Pick Up
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items I ride my e-bike 16-32 miles per day for commuting and drop off/pick up. This is the gear I rely on to get me from point A to point B without drama. I highlight my gear and my daughter's (5yo) gear at 9,000ft above sea level in Breckenridge, Colorado...
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Basic Bike Gear
Kid-Specific Add Ons
Basic Bike Gear
A great commuter bike. Has the balance and power to haul a bike trailer or a kids bike seat, pannier bags, and a front basket. Has been going strong for 500+ miles.
Verve+ 2 Lowstep Gen 2
The premise of this basket is fantastic and overall it does well; however it does bounce a lot on the pavement bumps. I have secured it with NiteIze bungees and it's been great since.
Large enough to hold an adult backpack.
Retrospec Apollo Detachable Front Bike Basket
I've had this bag for so many years they've updated it! It's a great bag for the handlebars and it does detach (tho I rarely detach it). It fits basic snacks, sunglasses, keys, and a tube repair kit.
Po Campo Domino Handlebar Bag
The pannier bags I'm currently used were thrifted in Europe and I cannot find them online, but if I ever have to replace them (it's been 10yrs with them already!) I will likely use pannier bags like these.
I really like that they are more structured and come with a rain cover.
I really like that they are more structured and come with a rain cover.
50L Rear Rack Expandable Bike Bag
Did I buy my Giro helmet because I loved the color? Yes! But it's also proven to be comfortable and breathable. I like it, I'd recommend it.
Giro Register II MIPS
This is my daughter's backpack from school/daycare. It fits everything she needs and it fits in my front bike basket! Win, win.
Ozark Trail 14L Daypack Backpack
I've reached the stage of life where prescription sunglasses are useful and Zenni is great for getting multiple fun pairs without breaking the bank. I also have the snap/hook on sunglasses that I stash on my bike for when I forget my regular sunglass...
Prescription Sunglasses
This is one of my go-to rain jackets and it's currently living in my pannier bags. The hood fits nicely over my bike helmet which is a necessity.
Rain Jacket - Black Diamond
A must have for bikes if you're ever parking it outside your own home/garage. This one is easy enough to use for quick stops and has kept my bike secure for longer stops too.
Master Lock Combination Bike Lock
Another biking must have! You never know when you're going to need the Allen wrenches (my most used item, hands down!). This one is tiny and compact, fitting nicely in my Pocampo bag.
Crankbrothers Multi Tool
Another one of those bike tools you always carry around and hope you never have to use.
Park Tool Tire Lever Set
I'll admit, this is one of those pieces of gear that I got because it is tiny. It's going to make a flat annoying to change, but I don't have to think about CO2 cartridges. For me its worth the flat fixing annoyance. This pump has been tucked away on...
Mini Bike Pump
Kid-Specific Add Ons
It took me so long to find a helmet that both my child and I could agree upon. I found this one at Target and it's been a hit. She'll wear it happily and she can snap it on/off on her own. It also adjusts to fit different hair styles (a big deal with...
Schwinn Dash Kids' Helmet - Pink
I added this bike to my e-bike last fall and it has been a game changer. My daughter can ride close enough to chat with me on the ride and she has never complained about the seat. It's easy to attach to my bike BUT it does not fit all e-bikes (some h...
Thule RideAlong 2 - Frame Mount
We have two of these jackets for my daughter and one is always stashed in the bike's pannier bags – you never know when you'll need a rain jacket! Plus, they do a fantastic job of blocking wind even when it's not raining.
Kids Rain Jackets | Columbia Sportswear