So little man tells me he wants to go further on his bike (he's 7, longest ride so far is 26miles), this weekend we have been invited to an evening event so have decided to cycle there, stop in a hotel over night and cycle home in the morning, total just over 60miles across both days.
I've planned the route on Garmin and the OH is going to ride it there and back tomorrow whilst I'm at work to check there's no nasty surprises.
I am excited, but also scared, it's a long way for such a little one but he's adamant he wants to do it, and for that I'm very proud, he's not normally a very confident little person but he is with his bike, it's nice to see. Saturday morning the boy and I plan on leaving, scheduled a lunch stop just over half way and aim to get to the hotel early afternoon. OH has to work during the morning so will nip over on his own after work and meet us at the hotel. Then we can all ride home together Sunday after a big breakfast(!), with another sandwich stop part way - effectively making the weekend 4 smaller rides (think this is more for my benefit than anyone else!)
Little man has already planned what he's going to wear for the ride and whats going in his little back pack. I've bought him a new little planet x jersey as a surprise to give him for the way home which he'll be super chuffed with*. Got a feeling I'm going to forget something though!
I've told him we're in no hurry, can go as slow as he likes, stop extra if he wants etc, can even phone grandparents for a lift if he doesn't fancy the ride home, or send OH home early to go get car! But he's adamant he's doing it, we shall see!
Anyway, any tips? Things not to forget? I've just ordered 2 inner tubes for his little roadie when I realised we had used the last one! He's already made a list with lights, pump and chargers etc on.
Cross your fingers the weather is kind to us please!
*stole this idea off a lady on here, can't remember her name though - thank you anyhow!
I've planned the route on Garmin and the OH is going to ride it there and back tomorrow whilst I'm at work to check there's no nasty surprises.
I am excited, but also scared, it's a long way for such a little one but he's adamant he wants to do it, and for that I'm very proud, he's not normally a very confident little person but he is with his bike, it's nice to see. Saturday morning the boy and I plan on leaving, scheduled a lunch stop just over half way and aim to get to the hotel early afternoon. OH has to work during the morning so will nip over on his own after work and meet us at the hotel. Then we can all ride home together Sunday after a big breakfast(!), with another sandwich stop part way - effectively making the weekend 4 smaller rides (think this is more for my benefit than anyone else!)
Little man has already planned what he's going to wear for the ride and whats going in his little back pack. I've bought him a new little planet x jersey as a surprise to give him for the way home which he'll be super chuffed with*. Got a feeling I'm going to forget something though!
I've told him we're in no hurry, can go as slow as he likes, stop extra if he wants etc, can even phone grandparents for a lift if he doesn't fancy the ride home, or send OH home early to go get car! But he's adamant he's doing it, we shall see!
Anyway, any tips? Things not to forget? I've just ordered 2 inner tubes for his little roadie when I realised we had used the last one! He's already made a list with lights, pump and chargers etc on.
Cross your fingers the weather is kind to us please!
*stole this idea off a lady on here, can't remember her name though - thank you anyhow!
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