Pee Wee Adventures
Posted: 23 Feb 2014 15:41
We’re developing a small contingency of Dads & PeeWees here in Olathe/OP area that love to ride. We'd love to connect with others out there with little ones - your place or ours (or the one you know about) to expand our riding opportunities and to get the little ones emersed in the sport and develop it as a life-long activity for them.
My 2ish acre yard in-town isn’t much but has served as an excellent intro grounds for these little future Dungey’s. We have a good selection of bikes from small electrics to the 50s and soon to be 80s so no worry if you’re just trying to feel things out or haven’t made the plunge yet. Eventually we’ll be cool enough to have our own 40 & a mule but until then, we ride where we can.
Once the little ones gradieate from my yard, we've moved on to a nearby grassy meadow within riding distance – its about 50ish acres and flat and open enough for the little ones to take it to the next level. Were also working on a small woods loop to give the rascals an intro to that style as well. Its worked out great but we’ll likely be evicted at some point so we’re always looking for new venues.
Another option if you’re looking for a "racing" outlet for the little ones (or yourself) or just want to be amongst some generally awesome people that are passionate about the same things as us, Forward Motion (http://www.2012.fmhsc.com) (not sure why they still have 2012 in their site address) is a good outlet for that. There's a ride coming up next weekend in Eagle Ranch, MO at a ranch typically used for horse back riding. I haven't done the ride before, but apparently this is the one time a year they turn it over to the moto ponies. If the weather isn't too brutal, my 6 yr old plans to do the PeeWees at this first event for the season.
My 6 yr old loves these rides (and hopefully soon enough my two other little guys will too) – it’s like mini-moto bumper cars where the dads keep the little tykes on course and the kids get the thrill of competing (its still ok to compete and try to win isn’t it? - no, not everyone gets a trophy). We do the toy-hauler/night before boogie sometimes so if you’re looking for a rendezvous/ride share op, let me know – more the merrier.
I firmly believe (and I think anyone who rides can attest) that motorcycling – particularly dirt bikes – is a great metaphor for life. Learning a skill, overcoming fears, striving to be better, being able to spend time in your own head, picking yourself up when you flail, etc etc. I see this is a great way to get these little guys (& gals) out from behind the computer, ipads, Xbox etc and into a truly awesome outdoor adventure. Look forward to hooking up with some of the other dads with PeeWees (and just the dads sometimes too when I obtain proper clearance).
See ya soon.
Robert Moto-Mann
Since I haven't modded my signature - here's my scooters
2006 KTM 300 XCW - my personal pref | 2008 KTM 530 EXC-R - my DS bike | 2010 Honda 50 - the next level | Razr 300 Electric - the teeth cutter | 2006 Ducati Monster - my "i just turned 40" bike | Some Kinda 2014 110 Quad - cuz $500 goes a long way when child labor builds your quad
My 2ish acre yard in-town isn’t much but has served as an excellent intro grounds for these little future Dungey’s. We have a good selection of bikes from small electrics to the 50s and soon to be 80s so no worry if you’re just trying to feel things out or haven’t made the plunge yet. Eventually we’ll be cool enough to have our own 40 & a mule but until then, we ride where we can.
Once the little ones gradieate from my yard, we've moved on to a nearby grassy meadow within riding distance – its about 50ish acres and flat and open enough for the little ones to take it to the next level. Were also working on a small woods loop to give the rascals an intro to that style as well. Its worked out great but we’ll likely be evicted at some point so we’re always looking for new venues.
Another option if you’re looking for a "racing" outlet for the little ones (or yourself) or just want to be amongst some generally awesome people that are passionate about the same things as us, Forward Motion (http://www.2012.fmhsc.com) (not sure why they still have 2012 in their site address) is a good outlet for that. There's a ride coming up next weekend in Eagle Ranch, MO at a ranch typically used for horse back riding. I haven't done the ride before, but apparently this is the one time a year they turn it over to the moto ponies. If the weather isn't too brutal, my 6 yr old plans to do the PeeWees at this first event for the season.
My 6 yr old loves these rides (and hopefully soon enough my two other little guys will too) – it’s like mini-moto bumper cars where the dads keep the little tykes on course and the kids get the thrill of competing (its still ok to compete and try to win isn’t it? - no, not everyone gets a trophy). We do the toy-hauler/night before boogie sometimes so if you’re looking for a rendezvous/ride share op, let me know – more the merrier.
I firmly believe (and I think anyone who rides can attest) that motorcycling – particularly dirt bikes – is a great metaphor for life. Learning a skill, overcoming fears, striving to be better, being able to spend time in your own head, picking yourself up when you flail, etc etc. I see this is a great way to get these little guys (& gals) out from behind the computer, ipads, Xbox etc and into a truly awesome outdoor adventure. Look forward to hooking up with some of the other dads with PeeWees (and just the dads sometimes too when I obtain proper clearance).
See ya soon.
Robert Moto-Mann
Since I haven't modded my signature - here's my scooters
2006 KTM 300 XCW - my personal pref | 2008 KTM 530 EXC-R - my DS bike | 2010 Honda 50 - the next level | Razr 300 Electric - the teeth cutter | 2006 Ducati Monster - my "i just turned 40" bike | Some Kinda 2014 110 Quad - cuz $500 goes a long way when child labor builds your quad
