Abstract: A device for safely towing a skater behind a bicycle includes a towline retractably coupled to a bicycle and having a handle at a free end being configured to permit the grasping thereto by no more than two fingers of a skater being towed therebehind. The handle provides a limited grip to the skater so that it is easily released from his or her hand in the case of a sudden change in motion. Additionally, the present towing device is retractable to prevent entanglement of the towline in the bicycle wheel. Advantageously, the device is preferably configured to facilitate pivoting for skating on both sides of the bicycle and angular adjustment for skaters of varying heights.