Finish May on a Family-Friendly Bike Trail
Categories: Fitness, Fit Family
We'll keep your clan focused on the right diet and fitness moves for an unforgettably fit summer together.

May is National Bike Month, which means it's time for your family to celebrate with one ride before the month ends. Before you strap on helmets and head out, make sure you're pedaling on a family-friendly bike trail. It could make all the difference between a smooth family adventure or a nerve-wracking afternoon right out of the opening scenes of "Super Nanny."
To get started, Pedaling.com offers thousands of self-guided routes with maps, cue sheets and trail descriptions -- including dozens of family bike trails. Click on Resources, then enter your state to discover bike clubs, shops, websites and more in your area. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is another good place to search, they transform former railroad tracks into scenic, solitary rail-trails ideal for biking. "Bicycling With Children: A Complete How-To Guide" is a bit dated, but reviews report it's packed with sensible tips to hook your kids on cycling the right way.
For real family bicycling inspiration and valuable tips on touring, gear and bicycle set-up, check out Family on Bikes, where the Vogel family is currently blogging about their 30-month family pedal from Alaska to Argentina. Crazy cool.

May is National Bike Month, which means it's time for your family to celebrate with one ride before the month ends. Before you strap on helmets and head out, make sure you're pedaling on a family-friendly bike trail. It could make all the difference between a smooth family adventure or a nerve-wracking afternoon right out of the opening scenes of "Super Nanny."
To get started, Pedaling.com offers thousands of self-guided routes with maps, cue sheets and trail descriptions -- including dozens of family bike trails. Click on Resources, then enter your state to discover bike clubs, shops, websites and more in your area. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is another good place to search, they transform former railroad tracks into scenic, solitary rail-trails ideal for biking. "Bicycling With Children: A Complete How-To Guide" is a bit dated, but reviews report it's packed with sensible tips to hook your kids on cycling the right way.
For real family bicycling inspiration and valuable tips on touring, gear and bicycle set-up, check out Family on Bikes, where the Vogel family is currently blogging about their 30-month family pedal from Alaska to Argentina. Crazy cool.
Fit Family Summer Assignment -- find the right trail, then schedule a bike ride together.
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