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Whilst there’s no shortage of natural and man-made fun for families across our valley, here’s a few enhancements to help your summer holiday go with a bang!
Atera Strada DL3 RRP €694.00 www.atera.com
Those pre-trip arguments fuelled by the hassle of loading four bikes into the back of the car are no more! The Strada DL3 is an ultra lightweight and stable bike rack. It carries three bikes as standard and extends to carry four in total. There’s tonnes of anti-theft protection built in, the ratchet straps make it easy to load but most of all we love how it tilts so we can still open the boot of the van without removing the whole carrier.
TowWhee quick loop RRP €12.50 www.towwhee.com
We’ve all been there. You might have the most active children on the mountain, but there’s no accounting for that from-nowhere energy dive and the strop that follows. Meet TowWhee, your saviour at such times; less whining guaranteed! As featured in this very magazine last summer, TowWhee is designed to help tow children up mountains on their bikes, this is a simple, lightweight bungee strap that connects easily to the lead bike. Why are we telling you again? They’ve launched a quick loop carabiner accessory to make connecting bikes even easier!
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Marin Bikes San Quentin 20 RRP €679.00 www.marinbikes.com
Tried and tested by Junior Source, Marin have made this bike specifically for children who like to explore every style of terrain, from lift-assisted single track with the local bike club to family tours of the lake. Available with 20” and 24” frames, this bike was Junior Source’s introduction to suspension with the SR Suntour XCM 24 BOOST (loves it) and gears (Shimano 8-speed, FYI). The kids specific hydraulic disc breaks are an awesome addition at this price point.
