Memorial Day Weekend is finally here, promising good weather and good times in the Mount Washington Valley. Many families, local and visiting, will be looking for things to do together. Taking the kids bike riding might be one of them.
In Mount Washington Valley, there are challenges to finding safe, fun places to ride for families. The hilly terrain is tough for younger and older riders. High-traffic roads during tourist seasons make safe riding places harder to find.
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