Adventure Tow Bungee
What We Love
- • Strong enough to tow an adult
- • Packs small enough to fit in a hip pack or large jersey pocket
- • Stem loop for the child's bike is easy for them to manage
Worth Knowing
- • Only safe for riding on uphill for flat terrain–not on downhills or at higher speeds
This is for the kid who’s almost ready for longer rides but still needs occasional help to keep moving. One end loops around the parent’s seat, the other slides over the child’s stem. When they get tired or lose momentum, you can step in and keep the ride going, then unclip once they’re ready to pedal again.
I use it two ways with my kids. My son leans on it to ride trails that are beyond his fitness. I tow him up the climbs, then unclip and let him ride the flats and downhills on his own. My daughter is more of a rail trail rider and will sometimes want a mile or two of help before she’s ready to pedal again. We bring two on any longer family ride. It removes the guesswork around distance and motivation. If they’re done, we can tow them home without turning it into a negotiation.
It packs small enough to fit in a hip pack and is rated to tow up to 500 pounds, which gives you plenty of margin. The all-season version holds up in cold weather, so it works just as well on winter rides or ski days when you need a simple leash.
