How To Plan A Cycling Trip With Your Family

As well as bringing the family together and help you unwind after a long week in the office

, a cycling trip will get you and the kids out in the fresh air and give you the chance to fully experience new places that are virtually inaccessible to larger means of transport.

If you're looking to keep the whole family entertained, safe and explore the outdoors on your bike, here are 3 things you should consider when planning your next trip:

Planning your route

Your cycle route ultimately depends on your kids' age as well as your level of fitness.

There is a huge range of family-friendly and traffic free cycle routes all over the UK so there is bound to be a great itinerary for you all to enjoy which is not too difficult to reach from your home.

Available from bike shops, bookshops and tourist offices, cycling maps are an excellent investment to help you both in the preparation of your trip and navigation once en route.

There are also many websites which allow you to plan your cycling route online. Simply enter a location and the site will provide you with many route ideas which you can then narrow down according to your preferences such as difficulty, distance, attractions and even other cyclists' ratings.

Have you already decided on your cycle route? Share it with other cycling enthusiasts on one of the many cycle routes websites and help others decide where to go on their next biking adventure.

Where to stay

There is a wide variety of accommodation options to choose from when planning a cycling trip.

For families on a budget, hostels and B&Bs are a great option that allows cyclists to avoid carrying bulky heavy camping gear as well as offering slightly more luxury than offered by camping.

It's a good idea to check prior to booking whether your chosen accommodation has extra facilities especially for cyclists such as space for drying outdoor clothing, dry secure storage and water points for washing bikes.

Safety

A cycling trip can be a memorable experience but make sure you will all remember it for the right reasons.

Although family friendly cycle routes tend to be quiet and traffic free, ensure the kids are traffic smart as well as comfortable with the basic safety rules such as wearing a helmet.

Don't forget to set a good example and wear a helmet too!

Unfortunately accidents do happen and therefore we recommend you check out one of the many bicycle safety check lists available online before you pull out your bikes out of the garage.

by: Stella Manson

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