Hi all, not done much cycling since we were in the Netherlands last summer but the kids have cracked and agreed to a cycling holiday. I'm thinking somewhere for 5 days or so. I lean towards France for the May half term with a ferry plus car (or flying) approach and leave the car at a campsite or similar then get the train back.
Suggestions on locations. Maybe south west France? The kids moan a lot and don't want to spend all day on the bike. I noticed Agen to Toulouse looked nice short distances (no idea how I get the kids to increase distance but let's get them enjoying being on a bIke again before I get some improvement there!
Stroppy kids five day route Europe
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Sorry-kids are 11, nearly 12 (on the spectrum) and super sophisticated and super fit 14. Common interests-good internet and decent weather. The sophisticated one responds well to good food, the younger one responds well to pizza.
They like 4 star hotels with swimming pools and streaming internet. I like camping.
They like 4 star hotels with swimming pools and streaming internet. I like camping.
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I guess the important question you need to ask yourself is, 'Which child is my favourite?'
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Leave the children with a grandparent.
Cycle through Europe.
Relax.
Drink cheap wine from cartons.
Cuddle.
Have good sex.
In a tent.
Return home recharged, to deal with the stroppy kids ....
Cycle through Europe.
Relax.
Drink cheap wine from cartons.
Cuddle.
Have good sex.
In a tent.
Return home recharged, to deal with the stroppy kids ....
“Quiet, calm deliberation disentangles every knot.”
Be more Mike.
The road goes on forever.
Be more Mike.
The road goes on forever.
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landsurfer wrote:Leave the children with a grandparent.
Cycle through Europe.
Relax.
Drink cheap wine from cartons.
Cuddle.
Have good sex.
In a tent.
Return home recharged, to deal with the stroppy kids ....
Sex in a tent was what lead to all,this in the first place!
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Heltor Chasca wrote:I guess the important question you need to ask yourself is, 'Which child is my favourite?'
All of them surely
Have you heard of *glamping*?
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Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Re: Stroppy kids five day route Europe
Heltor Chasca wrote:I guess the important question you need to ask yourself is, 'Which child is my favourite?'
Whenever they asked me, I always said 'whichever one's nearest'. Though sometimes the truth was, whichever one's in a different room.
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With kids? Go with a tour company and they will provide everything you need. I say that not to lessen the tour experience, but with 3 kids that age, if anything falls through (hotel, weather, breakdown) 3 miserable kids is worse than getting waterboarded
I wish it were as easy as riding a bike