Cycling in the morning
By Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14994)
Malaysia
June 4, 2017 5:32am CST
My eldest son started cycling around with his friends lately, usually in the evening, while we go to the park. Yesterday, he joined his friends to go cycling in the morning. I wasn't really comfortable to let him go alone, I still think he is too young to go out alone, so I decided to go with him. I planned to jog, while the kids were cycling.
My three kids woke up before 6am, so I decided to bring my little girl and the baby along. We also had our breakfast together with my son's friends. After that, the kids played in the playground for a while, and I met a friend who is a mom, and we just chatted there. The kids woke up early and had good exercise, thus they fell asleep early at night too.
It was a fun day. I am thinking, perhaps we can make Saturday a cycling day for the kids, and Sunday a jogging day. 
Do you go cycling or jogging in the morning?
Do you go cycling or jogging in the morning?6 people like this
8 responses
@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Jun 17
I used to. I worked the evening shift so would get on the greenbelt and ride for hours early. Then get home about 2p. and to work by 4p. It was a nice time.
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@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Jun 17
@kaka135 ......No, that was back in the 80's. I am retired now. I don't ride anymore.
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
4 Jun 17
That's nice that you paid more attention to your son. I know the accidents will hardly happen, but being careful won't be wrong. Little children need more attentions. I also followed my son when he was little.
Lately I ride a bike more often since there is a sharing bike service here. We can have more sharing bikes to choose and they can be free of charge. It is an encouragement for people to ride the bike.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
5 Jun 17
I guess I am still quite protective, as I am staying in big city, and it's actually not really safe here (crimes are around).
It's so nice that you have that sharing bike service. I didn't know about this service. It sounds good to have such service in the neighborhood. So, do you share your bikes with them, in return to get to use other's bike, or just go and apply for one to ride?
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
5 Jun 17
Yes, I think it's a good activity for family, and friends too. My son enjoys cycling with his friends almost every evening now. It's good that you go to gym every day. Though I am not going to gym, I am trying to make myself workout or practice yoga at home every morning. I really need to do that for my health.
@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
4 Jun 17
That's good exercise but just teach them to keep off busy strrets first while they are still new and learning
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
5 Jun 17
They are just cycling in the neighborhood, and mostly in the park where there is no busy street, so I feel more comfortable to let my son cycle around. I still told him to watch out for the cars in the neighborhood too, though they don't drive very fast, he still needs to be cautious.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
4 Jun 17
i was surprised, too, when you said they ride their bikes at night because i know your son is still young. i think your saturday and sunday plan is good.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
5 Jun 17
Actually they go cycling before the sky turns dark, usually before 7pm here. Moreover, I told him the "rules" and he always follows. I am trying to set our daily rhythm, as my baby has turned one year old, and I can pay lesser attention to him, and more to the family now, especially the two elder ones. The baby can join us for many activities now too, except just sleeping.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
5 Jun 17
I am embarrassed to say that I don't ride a bike. I really need to learn how to ride with my son's bike.
Same as you, my main form of exercise is jogging too. Lately, I started to practice yoga too. It's good as I can do it when the baby is sleeping and I don't need to leave the home.
Same as you, my main form of exercise is jogging too. Lately, I started to practice yoga too. It's good as I can do it when the baby is sleeping and I don't need to leave the home.1 person likes this
@prashu228 (37518)
• India
4 Jun 17
That s a brilliant idea, and the kids enjoy too..so what more..
I usually go for walk ..
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
6 Jun 17
I only go for a quick walk but not this morning paper work will take my time and washing clothes.
Oh you had a lovely time..your children get up so early!
