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[quote=Anonymous]Backroads only allows ebikes for 16 and older.

Our family has done a lot of Backroads trips, including in Europe.  A couple thoughts.  Happy to answer any Qs.

Usually the description of the trip will give information about the nature of the bike trails/terrain (is it hilly, is it a different kind of pavement and more pebbly, is it more high car-traffic routes, etc).  In our experience, there will absolutely be some portions of bike rides that are on roads with traffic.  You need to have a confident biker who has a good self-control and can follow directions.  Particularly in Europe, drivers will NOT give you wide berth when they pass you.  It's usually narrow roads you are on.  With our youngest, I would usually stay with her and behind her and I would call out to her when cars were coming and just generally stay in verbal communication with her about what was happening on the road.  They should not turn back to look at you.  Even that motion with a lot of younger kids, they will veer into the road.  All that said, if you are paying attention and locked in and the kid is responsible, it's all fine and fun.

Not all the bike trips have van support to pick up kids part way along the route.  Depends on the route and where you are.  Some parks for example don't let in vehicles.  They will tell you ahead of time where you can stop and get picked up, where they can't get to you, etc.  I would call for info on this based on your trip.

I don't know if a kid in the van will have fun exactly?  The guides would do their best for sure.[/quote]

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