Freilauf Podcast #15: Karen Greiderer „Family on Tour – Cycling Holidays with Small Children“

Is it possible to go on bike tours with small children? To experience adventures? To sleep in a tent?

Karen and her family traveling with cargo bikes
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Karen Greiderer has always been a passionate cycling tourist, but when she was pregnant with her first child, she faced these very questions: "Is the time for adventure and cycling touring now over?" For Karen, the answer was quickly clear: "Absolutely not!"„

„"I believe that if the parents feel comfortable and you find a place where you feel comfortable, then it will definitely work."“

Karen Greiderer on the Freilauf podcast

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Family cycling travel expert motivates more cycling adventures.

Since Karen's children were born, she's experimented a lot. How can she satisfy her need for travel and cycling adventures while also having great family time? She's now a true family cycling expert and wants to motivate others to embark on more cycling adventures. What Karen finds to be the biggest difference between traveling alone and traveling with small children:

„"The planning was indeed meticulous, down to the smallest detail. The routes and stages were planned more precisely. The vehicle fleet was examined more closely."„

Karen Greiderer on the Freilauf podcast

Good preparation is essential when cycling with children.

In our conversation at Freilauf, Karen reveals many practical tips for travel planning.

So if you're still wondering whether and how cycling holidays with children can work, listen to Karen's tips and be encouraged!

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Family cycling trip all inclusive

„"I simply want to take the burden of organization off the parents so they can try it out."“

Karen Greiderer on the Freilauf podcast

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Are you now tempted to try a family bike tour with cargo bikes? But the planning and organization seems too complicated? Visit Karen's website for more information. https://www.rundereise.com/ You can also book a complete travel package.

Here you will find:

This way, you can easily try out family cycling holidays without major upfront investments. And who knows, maybe next year you'll even be planning your own family cycling trip... with cyclebee, of course 😉

Karen has traveled all over the world by bicycle. Here, for example, she is cycling in Japan on a folding bike.
©Karen Greiderer

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