8 year old Alec conquers Kingley Vale (with pics)

bartimaeus

Last Sunday I took my 8 year old son Alec off road over to Kingley Vale (a 7.5 miles round trip which he's done before) and this time he decided he wanted to take a look at the climb... once he got going there was no stopping him, so 2 miles later we've climbed to the top at over 200m. I promised him I'd post some pics to celebrate his triumph, so here they are

He's on an Islabikes Beinn 24... a fantastic piece of kit - the light weight has turned him into a keen climber, and the big wheels saw him over the root and bumps.


At the summit - success!

phoning to tell mum we'll be late for tea... "Mummy, you'll never believe where I am!"

and a well earned drink while enjoying the view... Chichester Cathedral is down there somewhere

dsmiff

Good on him, I know how hard it is for kid's to do this (we pass plenty who spend most of the time pushing!) bet none of his mates can ride with him!!

I regulally take my two to Llandegla (11 and 8). Can't keep up with the 11 year old and get a good ride out of the 8 year old.

bartimaeus

Just checked out you Llandegla videos... Alec definitely aspires to that sort of riding as he's been watching 'Roam'

baudman

Awesome work! Love 'photo essays' like this. Well done Alec.

cycle monster

Great stuff, well done to Alec. You can't beat conquering a long climb. Keep up the good work.

Cleat Eastwood

Wow, brilliant, well done young chap.

Eranu

Love that view, I need to get over there not been for ages.

Fair play to Alec good job.

I'm about to order a Beinn 20 for my eldest they look great and should help her on hills as she's on a single speed atm.

majormantra

Nice job. 8)

johnboy183

+1 to all congrats