Multi-day Bikepath Riding with Kids & Youth
Let us help you have enjoyable, successful experiences when you ride on multiple days with the kids. We have gathered together support and solutions to get you well prepared for your families multiday riding adventure.
Supporting you to get the right solutions so you can SMILE when you ride.
Welcome to goRides Multi-day riding page, where we help you get prepared for riding over multiple days with kids.
A multiday ride is a great challenge and adventure for your family. We have written various stories that will support you to enjoy your riding when riding for longer and over consecutive days with the family. If the kids have a great time then you will have a great time. Be prepared to support your family with the right gear for your multiday adventure.
Multi-day Riding & Comfort
Keep the kids comfortable on their bike seat & handlebars…
Key things to know… it is unlikely they have ever spent so much time on their bike seat before doing this multiday ride. More time on a bike comes with the possibility of problems at their contact points – feelings of soreness and bruising. To enjoy the riding you need to consider how to cushion and protect their contact points (their bottom and hands). Also please note the seats on kids bikes are often of poor quality and design when it comes to comfort. This makes providing some padded protection at this contact point essential for their riding enjoyment.
Best way to solve this bike seat comfort problem is for kids is to ride with sewn in padding in bike underwear or ride in padded bike pants. Bike goUnders for Kids (Padded Bike Underwear) are available with a soft cushioning chamois/pad. With the padding in their underwear they can match their riding clothing to the conditions. For comfort at the handlebars check their grips before you leave. If worn out replace them and consider adding bike gloves to their biking kit for protection and, if necessary, warmth.
Enjoy our selected stories: Bike Gloves – Do Kids Need Them. Kids Padded Bike Pants – Buying Guide
Provide cushioning and protection for their bottom and their hands.
Bike goUnders for Kids/Youth
Designed and Made in NZ
Having bike padding in bike specific underwear or pant is an essential part of your multi day gear to support comfort… LEARN MORE
Kids Bike Saddle
View the seat.
$36.00
There is often little attention paid to the saddle on a kids bike. They can be very uncomfortable. Improve their comfort with a good saddle… LEARN MORE
Kids/Youth Grips
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Having a grip that you feel comfortable with when you ride can support your hand upper body and breathing comfort… LEARN MORE
Bike Gloves for Kids/Youth
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See the glove range we have and find the best match for the their age and the conditions you will be riding in. Both fingerless and full finger options… LEARN MORE
Multi-day Riding & Kids Carrying Gear
What gear should kids take & how should they carry it?
Key things to know… is that what gear the kids carry will depend on their age, whether this is their first multiday and how your family have planned to complete your biking trip. Factors such as support from others who are taking the bulk of your gear (you carry only what you need for the day). Are you tackling an unsupported biking adventure? So you need everything with you.
Best way to prepare for this is to prioritise the kids enjoyment and fun. This means the rest of the family/group will also have a great time. Get them to carry gear to their capability. At the least consider getting them to carry something special, a small toy friend or special item, a couple of snacks… their own water. If they have the ability to carry more… maybe additional clothes/jacket. It can expand from there if you are doing your ride unsupported or they are happy to carry more.
Enjoy our selected stories: How to carry Gear – The Kids. Kids Carrying Water
What gear should the kids carry?
Drink Bottle Cage
Suitable for stainless steel bottles
$9.90
It is important to keep hydrated. Add a drink bottle cage to your bike to carry water… LEARN MORE
Kids Hydration Back Pack
CamelPak 4-12yr old
$99.00
Specifically designed for Kids. A 3L bag with a 1L reservoir/bladder for carrying their water & simple gear… LEARN MORE
Hip Packs for Youth
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There are a range of hip pack options that carry water &/or gear. This is a good option for older kids… LEARN MORE
Kids Bike Helmets
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View our range of bike helmets for kids. Does their helmet fit & will it protect them for the riding they are about to do?… LEARN MORE
Bike Lock to Carry
Combination Lock
Price range: $17.00 through $36.00
Do you need to carry a bike lock so you can keep the bike safe while you go and explore? Easy to carry coiling combination locks… LEARN MORE
Multi-day Riding & Assist Kids Riding their own Bike
Keep it fun and help them bike further
Key things to know having an option to tow your child while riding their own bike can help keep everyone happy and wanting to ride their bike. You can ride further, support them through weather (wind or rain), help them out when they are tired or struggling up a hill/incline. The Tow Frame or Tow Bar can be a great option to help keep them safe if your bikepath needs to cross traffic or takes you through traffic. These rigid connections mean you are making all the decisions. Bikepaths are safe environments where having the option to tow can expand your family riding options.
Best way to is have kids riding their own bike but have the option to attach 2 bikes (make a bike to bike connection)
Enjoy our selected stories: How does it feel towing kids riding their own bike
For more information see a full range of stories at: Towing Kids Riding their own Bike – Stories and Support
Riding as a Tandem. Follow Me Tandem.
Tow Rope
Give them an assist…
From: Original price was: $99.80.$67.86Current price is: $67.86.
This well designed bungy provides a smooth and safe tow for your child. Use when they are tired and struggling… LEARN MORE
Tow Bar
Give them an assist…
$199.00
This budget friendly solution helps to assist kids when they need some support riding bike paths. Easy to connect and disconnect out on the trail… LEARN MORE
Tow Frame
Create a Tandem
$509.00
This very stable bike to bike connection effectively provides a tandem. Ride together for the ride or choose at times to ride solo.LEARN MORE
Kids Learning to Ride Bikes
Coming soon
Our learn to ride programmes helps make learning to ride together easy and enjoyable .. LEARN MORE
Multi-day Riding & Weather
Be prepared for changing conditions…
Key things to know… about riding multidays with kids. The kids are likely to enjoy your adventure if the weather is good. Unfortunately on a multiday ride you can’t control the weather… generally you just have to keep going. Having the right gear for the kids to keep them comfortable in a variety of weather conditions from sun, cold, wind and rain, means they will be safe and have a more enjoyable experience. An experience that they will grow from and won’t be put off by.
Best way to solve these issues is to be prepared with gear for the kids for all weather conditions. Different seasons will provide different demands and challenges. Whatever season you are completing your multiday ride within it is still important to be prepared for all weather conditions. Take gear on your trip that will give you options for all conditions. Be aware of the weather forecast and make riding clothing choices to match. When riding carry additional gear with you that you know will keep the kids comfortable if the weather changes.
Enjoy our selected stories: Riding Clothing for Kids Buying Guide, Bike at a comfortable temperature -use layers
Bike Jackets for Kids/Youth
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See the range of waterproof jackets that will protect kids from the weather. The cold, wind and rain. Have gear you can trust… LEARN MORE
Riding Top for Boys & Girls
View the designs…
$55.00
Performance riding tops that the kids will love wearing. Gorgeous designs by Nelson artist Michelle Bellamy… LEARN MORE
Headband
goRide Reversible Headband
$22.00
A headband designed to be worn under your helmet to keep ears warm in cool & cold weather. Reversible unisex headbands made from stretchy Supplex and a Merino layer… LEARN MORE
If you need support for gear for the adults in the family then see our Multiday Bikepath Riding page.
Prefer one on one support to assist you in understanding you needs to prepare for a multi-day ride then purchase our online multi-day riding consultation
What are the successful Multiday Riding solutions for you? Your success is different to others… use our stories and support, get the right solutions.
Family Riding
Stories & Support – Family Riding All our stories on family riding in one easy to navigate page
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Read stories of other families riding together. Is there a ride that your family might enjoy
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Get started with considering a family biking holiday?
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Is riiding the great taste Trail with your family an option?
Kids Bike Clothing Buying Guide
What Bike Clothing for Kids do you need to keep them safe and comfortable.
Kids Bike Helmet - What are mu options?
Understand the options for helmets for Kids. Match a helemt to your Kids Biking Needs
Kids riding independently in traffic
Guide – Learn how to prepare your child so you have confidence that they can ride safely in traffic
Riding with a 4 + yr old on their own bike
Guide – Learn how to ride safely and confidently with your 4 plus year – riding their own bike
Riding with a 2-6 year old
Guide – Learn how to ride safely and confidently with your 2-6 year old
Riding with a baby/1 year old
Guide – Learn how to ride safely and confidently with your baby/ 1 year old
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