I'm thinking of taking the older daughter on a combined car camping/riding trip this summer, duration around 5-7 days.
She's 11 years old, quite fit and athletic, but not a regular or endurance rider. She's game for climbs, but realistically doesn't have the power for it, so I think we are looking at fairly flat or mild grades (not endless climbing). Likely two hours max at a time. Equipment-wise, she is set up with a light, near-20 lb XC bike, I'll bring my 'cross bike (or drop bar mtb).
I'd prefer to set up camp and then do road or easy gravel/XC rides from there. But basing out of a hotel is a possibility.
Do you guys have any recommendations? Some candidates are the Kettle Valley Trail in the Okanagan and Galloping Goose on Vancouver Island. Also willing to venture down to Washington state. Good scenery, lakes to jump into along the way, and food pit stops are a plus.
Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.
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