Hi Trayc. Has your daughter complained or commented on being left alone for a hour to amuse herself? I seem to remember when I was that age I actually quite liked being left for a short time. I felt grown up and privileged that I was trusted enough to take care of myself for a short time.

If I was in your daughters position I'd also feel proud that I had a mum that did something as interesting as cycling and took care of herself and her health. Is this the first summer you've had this arrangement? If so, may be you both just need a little time to get into it. Your daughter might not be interested in cycling at the moment but maybe hearing about the fun you had/thing you saw/places you went might spark her curiosity.

Hope this helps. Don't have any kids of my own but yet but like to think I can still remember what it was like to be 11. And good on you for getting out there and riding.