8 year old Alec conquers Kingley Vale (with pics)
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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
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
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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.
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Kingley Vale and QECP Trail Collective - QECP Trail Building
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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.