1. BECAUSE KIDS NEED TO MOVE
Movement helps children to feel good, to break free from their tensions. Mooving brings a muscular relaxation and an healthy tiredness, which is both relaxing and liberating from stress. Toddlers who spend too much time in front of screens are like ticking time bombs !
2. BECAUSE IT'S ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND ALIGNS WITH THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES
The bicycle is one of the cleanest means of transport ever conceived. This is indisputable, and your children will be proud to spend a green holiday with you. They need to participate in creating a better world. It is a way to teach them how to respect the values you wish to instill in them. Additionally, it contributes to their well-being through excellent physical exercise, which supports their body’s development.
3. BECAUSE THEY LEARN RESOURCEFULNESS
Learning autonomy is a goal for every parent. During your bike trip, many situations can serve as opportunities for learning at any time.
You will have many occasions to encourage them to take their own initiatives. Measure your help, let them make choices and show them that making mistakes is okay. Whether it is deciding on the itinerary, planning visits or repairing an inner tube, these experiences are essential for their future lives as adult cyclists. They will be happy to have some responsibilities. During your bike trip, everything becomes a learning opportunity, and kids learn with such ease.
4. BECAUSE IT'S A DEEP DISCOVERY OF THE REGION YOU ARE VISITING
Bike trips represent the great trend of “slow travel”. Your bike holiday immerses you completely in the discovery of a new region or country, from its geography to its culture. You will experience things in deeper and more instructive way than during a trip using any other means of transportation.
Everything will be a discovery: from the local dialect to the architecture and the local food…
Both you and your children will emerge enriched from the experience.
5. BECAUSE THEY LEARN HOW TO PREPARE THEIR SUITCASE.
The art of preparing its luggage is not innate; it requires practice to master. Carrying unnecessary items can become burdensome. Weight is the enemy of hikers and cyclits alike. The earlier your children learn minimalism during bike trip, the more they will become autonomous in their adult lives.
6. BECAUSE BIKE TRIPS CONTRIBUTE TO THE BALANCE OF THE WHOLE FAMILY.
Your days will be filled with adventures and discoveries during your bike day. It ensures that your children will be occupied for a good part of the day. There’s no need to search for additional activities or attractions, you won’t hear: “mom, i’m bored”.
Biking is magical! “It allows us to have fun, laugh, get some fresh air and spend quality time together” – Says my daughter.
And secretly, I’ll let you in on a little tip: once they will be tired on the evening, you will have a peaceful evening all to yourself to enjoy! Just as long as biking doesn’t tire you out too much.