Especially for families

Some advice to make sure your cycling get-away is a real pleasure

• Take easy routes, if possible off-road on greenways, as set out in the Family Special section on the home page
   
• Don’t over-estimate your own, or your children’s abilities
  Start with short stages and build gradually: 15 to 25kms a day is ideal for beginners
   
• Prepare your route carefully
  Good preparation helps avoid unwelcome surprises; consider checking the weather forecasts too.
   
• Make frequent stops
  Make the most of these to discover tourist spots and other attractions
   
• Organise a picnic
  Stop in a pleasant place and have a family break
   
• Think ahead about energy-packed provisions
  Don’t forget to take enough liquids with you
   
• Tell your children about essential safety rules
  Respect the rules of the road: keep in to the right and always look ahead; stop before crossing a road
   
• Consider taking a third wheel or bicycle trailer
  This is much greater fun - and more comfortable - than a child seat
   
• Check the quality and good condition of the bicycle
  This is just as important for your child as it is for you.
   
• Check the size of the bicycle is adjusted to the child
  Use the controls and adjustments on the bike to meet your child’s needs.