Our first mini-tour with our little man

[Cathryn]

Tomorrow, my little boy and I are going on our first ever tour. 20 miles over 2 days, staying in an airbnb overnight. He's 5 1/2. We're cycling a local trail which is paved and car-free so pretty much ideal for our purposes even though I've been warned it's not the prettiest of trails. I'll take safety over views for the moment.

It's been 6 years since I toured, 6 months pregnant in the Netherlands. I'm kind of beside myself with excitement for this tour, even though I know it's teeny tiny. Getting everything ready with the Dude has been incredibly special already - highlighting ice-cream stops and playgrounds on the map, pumping up tyres, starting to pack. He really wanted to carry panniers because apparently it's not a proper tour if we don't both carry something but his bike is too small (20') to fit a rack on so we've bought a good sized handle-bar bag and he'll be carrying the puncture-repar kits and snacks.

Super excited!

 

[Lilliburlero]

That sounds like an amazing adventure

Have fun

 

[Sara_H]

Brilliant! What an adventure!

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Tomorrow, my little boy and I are going on our first ever tour. 20 miles over 2 days, staying in an airbnb overnight. He's 5 1/2. We're cycling a local trail which is paved and car-free so pretty much ideal for our purposes even though I've been warned it's not the prettiest of trails. I'll take safety over views for the moment.

It's been 6 years since I toured, 6 months pregnant in the Netherlands. I'm kind of beside myself with excitement for this tour, even though I know it's teeny tiny. Getting everything ready with the Dude has been incredibly special already - highlighting ice-cream stops and playgrounds on the map, pumping up tyres, starting to pack. He really wanted to carry panniers because apparently it's not a proper tour if we don't both carry something but his bike is too small (20') to fit a rack on so we've bought a good sized handle-bar bag and he'll be carrying the puncture-repar kits and snacks.

Super excited!

Have a great ride (and keep a supply of snacks for yourself because the ones on the Dudebike may disappear!).

 

[Cathryn]

Have a great ride (and keep a supply of snacks for yourself because the ones on the Dudebike may disappear!).

Oh yours does that too? Same with drinks - I usually end up with major dehydration because someone else polishes off the water!

 

[summerdays]

I hope you have a brilliant time, and the first of many together!

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Oh yours does that too? Same with drinks - I usually end up with major dehydration because someone else polishes off the water!

The grandchildren are only up to balance bikes but major demonetisation of wallet or purse seem to have more lasting effects than a little bit of dehydration. Fair weather and fair winds. The little un will be proud of his achievement!

 

[MikeW-71]

Let us know how it goes

Plenty of pics please

 

[Heifer73]

Have a great time.

 

[Mrs M]

Lucky wee guy, have fun

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Have a fantastic time!
A full travel report with lots of pictures is eagerly awaited.

 

[HelenD123]

So happy to hear you're back touring

 

[Fubar]

Tomorrow, my little boy and I are going on our first ever tour. 20 miles over 2 days, staying in an airbnb overnight. He's 5 1/2. We're cycling a local trail which is paved and car-free so pretty much ideal for our purposes even though I've been warned it's not the prettiest of trails. I'll take safety over views for the moment.

It's been 6 years since I toured, 6 months pregnant in the Netherlands. I'm kind of beside myself with excitement for this tour, even though I know it's teeny tiny. Getting everything ready with the Dude has been incredibly special already - highlighting ice-cream stops and playgrounds on the map, pumping up tyres, starting to pack. He really wanted to carry panniers because apparently it's not a proper tour if we don't both carry something but his bike is too small (20') to fit a rack on so we've bought a good sized handle-bar bag and he'll be carrying the puncture-repar kits and snacks.

Super excited!

Have a fab micro-adventure!

 

[Cathryn]

Day 1 a total success. 12 miles done. Ice-creams for lunch. 'Mummy, I love touring'!!

 

[mythste]

This is adorable.