Right forgive me for being a dad here, but the best thing about this weekend has been watching my two girls get out onto the dry singletrack and get some stuff nailed that's been too sticky for ages. We started off with a few wobbles and back of the saddle dad braking (Freya is only 5) but after an hour or so they're picking lines and standing up over the bumps like they've been doing it for years.
So if you get the chance to get home early, or skive a day don't just grab your bike but get your running shoes on and get the nippers out instead. Whether it's the park, local trails or a proper trail centre trip (from experience a blue or green route is a great way to give them that "proper bike rider" buzz) it's a fantastic way to kick start their biking enthusiasm for the summer. Just make sure they know beforehand which is the front brake and which is the back one. That'd be another experience talking moment my wife won't let me forget in a hurry.......