For safety reasons, kids need to be at least 7 years old (9 years old in some cases) to ride their own bike. Kids younger than 7 can accompany an adult riding a bicycle with a Trailer Bike or Trailer Carrier. See here for activity age restrictions by destination.
Trips for Families
- How do I choose the right trip for my family?
- What is the minimum age for kids to ride a bike?
- Is there a minimum age to ride an e-bike?
- What is the minimum age for a kid to travel without a parent?
- On trips for Families with Kids & Teens, are there age or height/weight restrictions on any trip activities?
- What is a Kids Adventure Leader?
- Does Backroads provide childcare on trip?
- Can kids ride in the van by themselves?
- Are kids welcome on all Backroads trips?
- Does Backroads offer special youth rates?
- Are kids allowed on Active Cruises?
What is the minimum age for kids to ride a bike?
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