Family-friendly trails Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/tag/family-friendly-trails/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:43:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail, Vancouver – Guide plus Video https://averagejoecyclist.com/stanley-park-seawall-bike-trail-guide-video/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/stanley-park-seawall-bike-trail-guide-video/#comments Mon, 06 May 2024 12:08:12 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16654 One of the many scenic spots on the Stanley Park Seawall - part of Vancouver cylingThis is a complete guide plus narrated video about the flat, family-friendly Stanley Park Seawall Bike Trail - one of the most beautiful bike trails in the world. Vancouver’s Stanley Park was recently named the top urban park in the world by Trip Advisor. It's the third-biggest park in North America, comprising 400 hectares of rain forest, right in the heart of Vancouver. Flanked by English Bay and Burrard Inlet, the entire park offers magical water views, and shade from towering, ancient trees.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/stanley-park-seawall-bike-trail-guide-video/feed/ 2 16654 Babies and Bikes: How to Help Your Kids to Get Active https://averagejoecyclist.com/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:08:13 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=17195 Child on bikeKeeping your child active can be one of the most difficult parts of parenting. From walking and cycling to more niche activities, getting your little ones moving is crucial to development. Here are tips for getting your children active from a young age, as well as advice on how to incorporate exercise into their everyday routines. You’re (almost) never too young for your first bike!

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active/feed/ 1 17195 Guide to the Galloping Goose Trail, Vancouver Island https://averagejoecyclist.com/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:08:25 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16643 Miniature donkeys, Frosty and Lola, protect their owners from deer, cougars and bears - and enjoy taking a stroll on the Galloping Goose Trail!This is a comprehensive guide (with maps) to cycling the family-friendly and dog-friendly Galloping Goose Trail on Vancouver Island. It's a very long, diverse and beautifully scenic bike trail, with bed and breakfast and camping options along the way. Cycle from an urban area, through a rural area, and end up in semi-wilderness with breathtaking views!

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]]> 16643 Bike Trails in Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon https://averagejoecyclist.com/bike-trails-fort-stevens-state-park-oregon/ Thu, 22 Nov 2018 00:23:55 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=29925 The bike trails in Fort Stevens State Park, Oregon, offer a great bike ride, with lots of interesting sights along the way. Because they are off-road and mainly flat, you could take along the whole family.

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]]> 29925 Beginner Cycling Routes in the Lakes, England https://averagejoecyclist.com/beginner-cycling-lakes-england/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 23:27:03 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=25336 beginner cycling in the lakes, EnglandThe mountainous Lake District in north-western England offers many opportunities for cycling in beautiful natural countryside. Although it is a small area, it offers incredibly diverse terrain. This means that there are cycling opportunities for everyone from beginner cyclists to advanced cyclists looking for an Alpine experience in England! This post offers an infographic with three Lakes cycling routes that are ideal for beginners.

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]]> 25336 The Top Cycling Trails in Ireland https://averagejoecyclist.com/top-cycling-trails-in-ireland/ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 07:54:11 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=18479 In Ireland, the last few years have seen a massive upsurge in cycling. There are many benefits to using the cycling trails in Ireland. Ireland is increasingly becoming one of Europe’s top cycling destinations. Irish tourist providers now offer a whole host of cycling holiday packages to international guests, helping them to enjoy cycling trails in Ireland. So what makes cycling trails in Ireland so special? Ireland’s moderate year round climate ensures that no matter what time of year it is, you can always use the roads and trails for cycling. However with so many options, it can prove challenging to narrow down which cycling trail in Ireland is the right route for you. The people at The Ocean Sands Hotel have sent us the infographic below that reveals some of the best cycle routes throughout Ireland.

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]]> 18479 Give us safe bike routes so that EVERYONE can cycle https://averagejoecyclist.com/safe-bike-routes/ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:37:58 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16932 We met these two on the Lochside Trail. Marge and Dennis ride their trikes on this AAA (all ages and abilities) trail every day.We need safe bike routes in every city, so that many more seniors can cycle in safety. All the money spent on cycling infrastructure would be more than made up by the money saved in the healthcare system if more seniors could safely exercise every day.

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]]> 16932 The Seaside Bike Route in Vancouver – Guide plus Videos https://averagejoecyclist.com/seaside-bike-route-vancouver-guide-video/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/seaside-bike-route-vancouver-guide-video/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:15:18 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=16650 The Seaside Bike Route is a multi-use recreational route in Vancouver that offers awesome views and endless activities along the Vancouver Seawall. The Seaside Bike Route goes from the Convention Center at Coal Harbour on Burrard Inlet, all the way to Jericho Beach. This is a complete guide, plus lots of photos and two videos!

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]]> 12280 The Osprey Loop In Pitt Meadows – Dog Friendly Trail for Cycling and Hiking https://averagejoecyclist.com/osprey-loop-dog-friendly-trail-cycling-hiking/ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 15:05:42 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=10350 The Osprey Loop is flat and family friendly.The Osprey Loop in Pitt Meadows, BC, is a dog friendly trail that is also perfect for safe, scenic family cycling, just 30 minutes east of Vancouver. It's great for walking and cycling with your family and your dogs.

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