New to Oak Cliff, moved here a couple weeks ago from South Denton along the Denton Branch Rail Trail but before then from outside Corvallis, Oregon which is known as one of the most bike-friendly towns in the nation. Kiddo and I enjoy biking when we can, esp in the cooler months.
First thing first, kidlet is outgrowing her Trek 220 and needs something next step up. We do mostly paved trails, but occasionally do wooded trails. And I'm on a tight 'single Mom' budget so we'll be looking for something used. I'd love suggestions. I'm pretty clueless on bikes, since the ex husband was the person that got me into biking, and had done competitive biking in high school. Is there a good local bike store with a good kids selection for us to check out?
Next, what are the best local places to ride? I've been to one of the trails close to the river, along a railway but I can't remember what it was called... began with an 'S' though. Places that are safer for kiddo and I (Which I know is less common in Dallas... I'm not a 'city girl' so this is all new to me!)
Thanks a bunch!