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mountainchick
12-16-2009, 04:18 PM
I've been gone for quite a while from the boards, and am getting ready to welcome our first kiddo.

I plan on riding with her when it's age appropriate, but was wondering if (and where) there are any organized rides (centuries, etc) that welcome trailers. My husband and I both ride and we would prefer to have both of us be able to ride instead of one watch the kid, but if that's what we have to do, so be it.

We're in north Florida, but are willing to travel wherever to ride so we're open to any suggestions!

Thanks!
Bike Chick
12-17-2009, 03:37 AM
Our MS150 in Columbia, MO welcomes children. We see lots of add-a-bikes and trailers although I can't imagine pulling a child and trailer up those hills but dedicated daddies do it. RAGBRAI in Iowa also has lots of children.
mountainchick
12-17-2009, 06:39 AM
Thanks for the suggestions!
Biciclista
12-17-2009, 07:00 AM
you'll see a lot of trailers at tandem rallies too and you don't need to ride a tandem to participate.
Kalidurga
12-17-2009, 08:59 AM
The Tour du Port (http://www.onelesscar.org/page.php?id=156) ride in Baltimore, MD each October is billed as a family event and I've seen people ride it with trailers. Tho' I think they were hauling their dogs, not kids. The TdP is an excellent ride through a variety of neighborhoods and, depending on the route you choose, includes spots like Fort McHenry and Swallows Point State Park.
OakLeaf
12-17-2009, 09:10 AM
TOSRV is the Original, and lots of families do it. Might be a long drive for a two-day event though.

IME, Florida riders use competitiveness to compensate for the lack of interest in the roads (sorry Floridians) so rides near you may not be very family-friendly. Basically, you don't even sign up for a century unless you're planning to finish it in six hours or less.
shootingstar
12-17-2009, 03:33 PM
TOSRV is the Original, and lots of families do it. Might be a long drive for a two-day event though.

IME, Florida riders use competitiveness to compensate for the lack of interest in the roads (sorry Floridians) so rides near you may not be very family-friendly. Basically, you don't even sign up for a century unless you're planning to finish it in six hours or less.

Sounds like if one exceeds 6 hrs., the ride organizers just pack up and don't feed you. :confused: