Hiawatha rail trail with my son

uniShark · 2010-09-11, 01:12 AM

My 10-year-old son and I rode the Hiawatha rail-trail recently. It was about 16.5 miles total riding, which was the longest either of us have ridden in a day. Not bad for me on my 29er, but my son was my hero doing it on a 24.

The trail is at the Montana-Idaho border between Coueur d'Alene and Missoula. Lots of great views and fun riding with multiple tunnels and trestles. More route info at: http://www.skilookout.com/hiawatha/

Nothing techical, but decent lights are necessary to avoid ruts in the tunnels. This would be a great Coker ride, and I definitely intend to go back and do the ride round trip (rather than use the shuttle) on my Big One.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fobq3rRXKXY

muniing sam · 2010-09-11, 10:26 AM

Thats realy cool that you muni with your son, especialy that distance!

uniShark · 2010-09-12, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by muniing sam

Thats realy cool that you muni with your son, especialy that distance!

Thanks! Yeah, it's a ton of fun riding with him. He actually does some single track with me, too.
I'm also working on getting my 12 and 9-year-olds riding.

AlisterBurt · 2010-09-12, 09:47 PM

thats awesome, looks fun!

baconm13 · 2010-09-13, 05:05 AM

You are a very good father. I applaud you!

DhEXED · 2011-09-21, 04:58 AM

Dude your kid is a beast. 16 plus miles on a 24" WOW!! Nice job.

uniShark · 2011-09-21, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DhEXED

Dude your kid is a beast. 16 plus miles on a 24" WOW!! Nice job.

Thanks. It was a bit much, he was definitely in pain by the end, but he bore it well and finished out the ride plenty strong.

Grizoo · 2011-09-21, 09:51 PM

Thank you for posting it, it looks like an interesting ride! Oh please tell your son that I'm looking forward to riding that well

2010-09-11, 10:26 AM	#2
muniing sam Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand, North Island Age: 17 Posts: 589	Thats realy cool that you muni with your son, especialy that distance! __________________ Sam

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AlisterBurt Push button, recieve bacon. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newcastle, England Age: 18 Posts: 1,822	thats awesome, looks fun! __________________ Trip down south 2011 - Alister Burt & Simon Berry 107cm sidehop

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