Top 10 Items for Family Cycling Tour

So I saw this post on Twitter, Top 10 Most Important Items on a Bike Tour and it got me wondering what would our kids list would look like? So I asked them.

“Boys, what would be your top ten items for a happy family cycling tour?”

They sat quietly on their own for ten minutes (making the exercise worthwhile in itself) and scribbled their top 10 lists. No discussion, no consultation, no copying.

And here is what they said.

Panniers and packing for a bike tour

A seven year old’s cycle touring packing list

First the younger one (age 7)

Sweets
Money
Gelli baff
Toothbrush
Toys
Nintendo DS
Mini pen-knife and torch
Books
Blankets, dressing gown and pillow
Puncture kit

An eight year old’s cycle touring packing list

And then the older one (age 8 and a half)

Sweets
Money
No baths
Rounders set
Toys
MP3
Books
Thermarests for bouncy fun
Sleeping bag and tent (hide and seek)
Pens and paper

There’s seems to be a strong consensus about the importance of sweets and money. Should I be worried?

Adventure Gifts for Kids

If you want to get your kids kitted up for cycling and other adventures, do check out our guide to little adventure gifts for kids. With ideas for toddlers, tweens and teens. And no sweets, I promise.