Manufacturer's Age : 4 - 8 years
Our Recommended Age : 4 - 7 years (details)
Product Description : The 16" Schwinn Boy's Safari Bicycle offers the high quality you expect from a Schwinn bike. It comes with a lowered standover frame for easy on and off for kids 3-6 years old. This bike has reinforced steel training wheels for stable and reliable ride. When your child outgrows the training wheels, the Schwinn patented weld on kickstand is already welded onto the bike. The alloy rims and spokes will not rust. It comes with 3 brakes (front and rear calipers and a coaster) so your child can safely stop the bike with his hands or his feet. It also includes a safety pad set, a padded adjustable height seat with safety bumper, and an adjustable seat post that allows your child's bike to grow with him with just a flick of the wrist. Schwinn " Quality Bikes for the Whole Family.
Florida Bicycle Safari : At the conclusion of the three-day portion of the Florida Bicycle Safari, there's always free beer, corn on the cob you stick into jars of melted butter and a local band with a little kid drummer. The drummer is the son of one of the guitarists and the first time I saw him play, he must have been seven years old. For a couple of songs on each set, the regular drummer relinquished his seat, with some obvious chagrin, to the little kid who then beat the dickens out of those drums to the cheers of a few hundred cyclists. This has been going on long enough now that the boy is probably old enough to start his own band. And when that happens, I hope to see a battle of the bands at the end of the 3-day Safari.
This year's Safari is from April 21-26. The 225-rider limited 6-day ride is already sold out. The 3-day ride is $145 for adults who are not members of the Florida Freewheelers, which sponsors the event. Members get a $25 discount. Join now and it negates the $25 late fee. The registration includes a t-shirt, route maps, and great breakfasts and dinners provided by the Dixie Grill. Imagine being served salmon on a bike ride - that's the kind of food you get from the Dixie Grill.
Florida Bicycle Safari : It took me six years from the time I first signed up for the Florida Bicycle Safari to actually ride the six-day celebration of cycling and good food!
I had intended to go on the 1997 version of the ride. I paid my fee, and I even started on the road down there. But there was a problem: My transmission started making strange noises while driving on Interstate 64 toward Mount Vernon, Ill. They continued while I was traveling down Interstate 57 toward Marion. I had fears of the transmission giving out on me while driving in the mountains of Tennessee, so I abandoned the Florida Bicycle Safari that year.
In 2003, everything fell into place so that I finally would do the Safari. Well, almost everything.
A perfectly glorious day of cycling began with an 8 a.m. group start at the Suwanee County Fairgrounds, our host for the first three days of the Safari. Despite having only slightly more than 150 miles of outdoor cycling in 2003 before the Safari, I was feeling strong. I wasn't surprised about that because I was pretty strong on 30- and 42-mile rides in the two weeks before Safari. I suspect the reason for that is that I've been sleeping better in the past few months thanks to treatment for sleep apnea. I have noticed a lot more energy since I started regularly using a CPAP machine to help with my breathing, and I would urge anyone who has problems with snoring or erratic breathing while sleeping to be tested. It makes a big difference!
White Springs sits on the the banks of the Suwanee River, which was made famous in Foster's legendary song "Old Folks at Home." The river was our companion for the 65-mile Sunday loop. Temperatures reached the mid-80s, and the heat and headwinds slowed down some of the riders.After installing my two new tires, I joined the rest of the Safari riders for some corn on the cob. While I still think Midwestern corn is better than Florida corn, corn on the cob still is a good thing in April! At dinner, I sat with Carrie Lohman and her husband, Leonard, who came down from Cincinnati for the Safari. I first met Carrie in 1993 on Cycle Across Missouri Parks and saw her again last year on GOBA. Earlier in the ride, I saw a big group of cyclists from Lansing, Mich. I could tell because they were wearing their DALMAC jerseys.
For those of us who did the six-day version of the Safari, Day 4 and Day 5 made excursions into southern Georgia. Gray, overcast skies were our constant companions those two days, but the temperatures were compatible with cycling. Day 4 took us into Quitman, Ga. Because it was still early in my 2003 cycling season, I chose the 44-mile option, even though there were 52-, 62- and 100-mile options available. It turned out to be a smart move because the rain starting coming down for the last 14 miles of my ride. The first two waves of the rain weren't too bad; I managed to get to camp before the second wave. But the third wave was a downpour, and many people who tried the 100-mile option were brought back to camp by van.
Maui Downhill Bicycle Safaris :
ACTIVITIES : Haleakala Classic Sunrise Safari Tour Includes: - A round trip transfer from your hotel or condominium. - Continental breakfast, pastries, hot beverages and restrooms are provided at our office location. - Safety bicycle helmets and windbreakers are fitted to each guest for their comfort and tour safety. - Safari van tour ascends to the top of Haleakala Ranch at the 6500' elevation level just outside of the National Park entrance. - Hot beverage service including coffee, hot chocolate, tea and private restroom facilities are provided at our sunrise viewing area. - Tour Guides will go over a comprehensive safety briefing Including Hawaii's bicycle safety regulations and tour guidelines. - Downhill bike safari gently descends the western slopes of Haleakala volcano with two safety stops in the switchbacks for rider evaluation, rest and photo opportunities. - Enjoy spectacular views while coasting down the newly paved state highway. This roadway has wide paved "pull out" areas for photo stops and traffic passes. - Two Haleakala safari guides will point out Maui highlights and unique features of the mountain. - Enjoy the comfort of our custom made bicycle while coasting through the green switchbacks of the western slopes filled with bi-coastal views of the Central Valley. - Relax at a no host rest stop with snacks and meals available at Sunrise Market and Flower Farm. - Eucalyptus forests and the upcountry community of Kula with it's beautiful lavender farms and Jacaranda tree lined roadways will complete the bicycle portion of your safari. - Safari van tour continues from the town of Pukalani with information and history of Maui's sugar cane and pineapple plantation days. - Tour time is 7 to 8 hours from hotel pick up to return.
Absolute Explorer Bicycle Safari : Absolute Explorer is dedicated to the casual traveller, emphasizing simple, fun and leisurely trips. A "bicycle safari" is an adventure that you view local people, culture and wildlife at your pace - the traveller.
