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I think that as far as two-year old boys go, the campers have had a fair share of adventure. Every once in a while, though, I spot a glaring gap that I feel must be addressed immediately. Im a little embarrassed to admit that my children had never once been on a bike (grown-up style) before last weekend. Ridiculous, huh? Even more ridiculous is the reason why: my husband and I were just plain scared to ride around with babies on board. There was something about it that always made us nervous enough to avoid the situation. Hike to the top of mountains? Sure! Swim under waterfalls? Of course! Boat rides? No Problem! Bikes? Thank you, but no.

Even more irrational was my sudden reversal on this topic. Who knows what happened? I probably just saw someone with a baby on their bike who looked really, really happy. My subconscious decided that I had to get me some of that and the rest of the family just came along for the ride.

Here is the second (and perhaps more honest) theory: my husband had decided that he wanted a kayaking weekend and that seemed like a bit of a hassle to me. I had to come up with an alternative activity. Searching, searching...bikes, anyone?

However it came about, we had a wonderful time seeing Cape May from bicycles for the first time in years.

The boys had a blast despite the unexpected rain and their parents appalling lack of preparedness. We had to high-tail it back to town when fat rain drops started falling on their sweet, exposed heads. But nary a complaint was heard from the rear. Instead of picnicking outside we cozied up at a new little Mediterranean place on the outskirts of town, and the boys ate falafel as if they were the ones who had pedaled out to the lighthouse and back.


Of course, I have to bring up the money. We rented two bikes with baby seats for the whole day for 24 dollars total from Shields Bike Rentals. In my mind, it isnt even worth it to drag your own bikes along on a trip when you can rent them for this cheap. They also threw in baskets and locks without piling on the extra charges--a big plus in my world. No paperwork, no IDs. They just handed over the bikes and off we went. Very little in my life is low-maintenance so I try to appreciate the moments that are.

Another low-maintenance tip? Skip campground breakfast and carb-up for the ride with bagels from Avalon Coffee right next door. Great variety of cream cheeses and very nice fruit-cups to go. Because, hey, even if you dont remember rain jackets for your kids, at least there is fruit in the bike basket. I mean, fiber counts for something, right?