Bicycle trip: With these tips, all family members will have fun

One of the best family activities in spring, summer and autumn is cycling together. This is especially true when it leads to a great destination that inspires all family members. It is important to choose suitable children's bikes and to have the necessary accessories for a small picnic with you. Varied routes ensure that cycling is great fun. When planning, safety aspects must be taken into account and overexertion must be avoided. This guide presents various tips and tricks that will be helpful when planning the next bike tour with the family.

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Quiet, shady routes are particularly suitable for cycling tours with the family.

Set a common goal

Bike tours are especially fun when they don't just go in circles, but lead to an unusual destination. In summer, it's especially fun when the bike tour ends at a swimming lake . Here, the whole family can relax and refresh themselves and have a great time in the cool water. It's also possible to head for a tower in the forest and climb it. Other families decide to go to their favorite ice cream parlor, visit a wildlife enclosure or a petting zoo.

The whole family should be involved inplanning the tour and choosing the destination. This ensures that there is something for everyone and that everyone gets their money's worth. Sometimes it is almost impossible to find a destination that all family members like. Older children often have different preferences and wishes than the little ones or their parents. In this case, it is advisable to organize different tours on a regular basis. This way, each family member can decide where to go.

Choosing the right children's bike

A family bike trip is only fun if the bike suits your needs. That's why parents should always make sure to choose suitable bikes for their children . Which children's bikes are currently most suitable depends on the child's motor skills and age, among other things. There are usually models with 12 inches (age: 2-3 years, height: 85-100 cm) up to 20 inches (age: 5-8 years, height: 120-135 cm). An ideal middle size is a children's bike with 16 inches . These can be used for a comparatively long time with children aged 4-7 and 105-125 cm tall.

As children get older, the bike should be replaced in good time . If the bike is too small, the ride is much more strenuous, the back is put under strain and the joy of riding diminishes rapidly. Bikes for teenagers are a good interim solution, but some children switch directly to an adult bike. In addition to the size, the brand, gears and brakes also play an important role when choosing a bike.

Have a picnic in between

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A small picnic in between is an absolute highlight of every bike tour.

A bike tour can sometimes be a challenge for your physical fitness. That's why it's important to take breaks and regenerate. When planning, it's possible to choose specific stops that are particularly suitable for a rest. During such breaks, care should be taken to ensure that all family members drink enough .

It is also a good idea to plan time for a picnic around the middle of the tour. This is the opportunity to eat and drink something and to gather new strength for the second part of the tour. The children can also play and recover from sitting on the bike for long periods of time . Their legs, back and bottom will all be grateful for this. You need to take the right equipment with you for the picnic. In addition to a blanket, this includes small snacks, plenty to drink and perhaps something to nibble on.

Choose shady and varied routes

Especially in summer, it is important to choose shady routes for the tour. This ensures that individual family members do not overheat or get sunstroke so easily. However, a sturdy and reliable helmet should also be worn, which can serve as protection from the sun. Many families choose a forest tour because they are far away from traffic and can enjoy the shade of the trees.

It is especially important to choose varied routes when driving with small children. If a tour takes you straight through a forest for hours, it quickly becomes tiring. The route should be chosen so that there are always special features and highlights that the eye can fix on. An animal enclosure with deer, unusually designed houses or a river with exciting bridges are ideal for this.

Consider security aspects

Safety plays an important role when cycling with the whole family. It is therefore advisable to choose routes that are far away from major roads and fast traffic . On the one hand, the noise from country roads can be very stressful and on the other hand, accidents can occur. The tours should therefore take place in a region where cars are rare or non-existent and where the surface is safe to ride on without much effort.

Furthermore, all family members must be equipped so that they are protected as best as possible in the event of an accident. This includes wearing a reliable and sturdy helmet. It is helpful for small children to wear knee and elbow pads . If they fall, they are less likely to injure themselves. If your children are in a football club, for example, they are already used to wearing shin guards. This can also be an additional safety aspect when cycling. There are also special cycling gloves that absorb sweat and allow you to grip the handlebars securely. This also increases safety when cycling.

Avoid excessive demands

When cycling, it is important to avoid overexerting yourself. Small children cannot cover as long distances as teenagers or adults. On the other hand, teenagers may be fit and in good shape and could easily leave their parents behind. They should not overexert themselves and try to keep up with the speed or fitness of their children. All family members must feel comfortable and the route must be chosen so that the weakest can manage it effortlessly . Only then can you be sure that the trip will be a real family fun experience.

Conclusion

To make a bike tour with the whole family a fun and enjoyable event, some organization is required . The right route and destination must be chosen and a picnic prepared. Safety aspects must also be taken into account and excessive demands must be avoided. It is a good idea to involve all family members in the planning so that everyone's voice is heard and everyone can contribute to the design of the trip. The more often such tours are planned and carried out, the more routine will develop and the easier it will be to organize the next trip.