From the biomes of The Eden Project in Cornwall to the Scottish Owl Centre in West Lothian, there are loads of great places to visit on your bike with the family.
Some tourist attractions even offer discounts for arriving via green transport.
We've rounded up five of the best cycle trips to take this summer holiday.
Taff Trail, Cardiff
The cost of keeping the family entertained over the summer can add up, so free activities are always a winner.
So we'll start you off in Wales with the Taff Trail, where the only cost you'll need to factor in is the car ride.
If you're planning to drive, the Thule ProRide 591 Roof Mount Bike Carrier is very useful for getting your bike from A to B. It’s pre-assembled and requires no tools, while the universal attachment allows mounting on roof bars up to 60mm width. You’ll need a carrier per bike – it’s currently £85, saving £25.
Once in Cardiff you'll have access to the scenic trail that runs along the River Taff. You can spend a day cycling or just a few hours, but there are plenty of parks and picnic spots to stop and enjoy.
You can even opt to start (or finish) your day at the spectacular Cardiff Castle. This 11th century building has an amazing history that dates to a fort that occupied the site in AD 55.
This ride will suit a hybrid bike very nicely indeed. For eight to 11 year olds the Apollo Vortice Hybrid Bike is a great choice. Speed and strength mean it's prefect whether riding on cycle paths or being adventurous and going slightly more off-road. Priced at £120, save £10.
For the grown ups, check out the Carerra Parva Hybrid Bike , currently reduced to £200 - save £100 in the Big Cycling Sale. The 27.5" wheels ensure that this hybrid bike is as much at home on a trail as it is within an inner city.
The Eden Project, Cornwall
A 3.5 mile cycle from St Austell train station is The Eden Project, a set of two biomes and outdoor gardens. It's a great place to cycle to, since you'll get a discount on entry if you arrive on a bike - full details can be found here . There's also plenty of space to securely store your bikes in the car park.
The best thing about this attraction is that it's educational, but your little ones won't have any idea that they're learning about science.
You'll be welcomed by a robot made of electrical waste, a giant bee and a sculpture of Eve formed of clay from the quarry in which the Eden Project sits.
Then theres the new Invisible Worlds exhibition, which is all about the world beyond out immediate senses - too big, too small, too fast, too slow, too far away in space and time.
There's plenty more activities to be found on site to thrill the kids, like England's longest zip wire and a giant swing.
The Eden Project encourages visitors to use public transport to get there, but it's worth bearing in mind that if you are planning to bring your bike on a train you'll need to reserve a bike space .
Alternatively, folding bikes with a maximum 20-inch wheel can be carried as luggage without any restriction on GWR trains.
The Raleigh Evo-2 Folding Bike , £225 (save £25) is easy to fold away and is perfect for holidays and taking on public transport.
Chester Zoo, Chester
With loads of awesome animals to see, Chester Zoo is a smashing day out for the family. Asian elephants, Sumatran tigers and North African cheetahs are all here and you'll learn about the zoo's conservation efforts. Your kids will come away inspired and enthused about nature - which makes the environmentally friendly act of cycling to the zoo even more relevant.
A nice bonus of arriving at Chester Zoo on a bike is that you'll be able to claim a 15 per cent discount on entry (you need to print a voucher before you leave). There's also ample bike storage and you can cycle from Chester train station in around 20 minutes or so depending on your pace.
Of course, pace won't be an issue if you invest in an electric bike. The stylish Pendleton Somerby Electric Hybrid Bike , £750, offers electrically powered pedal assistance; guaranteeing effortless rides, taking the strain out of hills and making moving off from a standstill much easier.
Scottish Owl Centre, West Lothian
The Scottish Owl Centre is only a short bike ride from Blackridge train station and you can easily do the last little part of this journey on two wheels. The Owl Centre is located in the 420 acre Polkemmet Country Park so afterwards you can head out to enjoy some of the outdoor spaces too.
The Carrera Valour Mountain Bike is perfect for ensuring high performance handling whilst still maintaining comfort on your ride. Its lightweight aluminium makes for easier handling and less effort up hills. It's currently £224 (save £56).
Amazona Zoo, Norwich
Why not go and say hello to some of the 200 animals at Amazona Zoo in Norwich, just a short cycle from Roughton Road train station. But with so many country roads, parks and other sights to see you'll be able to explore after you're finished with the animals.
The coast is just a short bike ride away too and the RNLI's Henry Blogg Museum and North Lodge Park are both close by for extra activities.
For those looking for an off-road adventure, consider popping your kids on a Carrera Luna Mountain Bike in 24" wheel. For £232 (save £58) the 21-gear Luna offers the flexibility to tackle any terrain and the powerful disc brakes are ideal for staying in control.
For the adults, the Carrera Sulcata Mountain Bike will have you soaring over obstacles and the 24 speed SRAM gears will see you racing up hills. It's currently just £297, a saving of £128.
There are loads of places to camp in this area too, so you could drive and then spend a few days exploring the area on your bikes.
Your local park
For families with young children, a trip away on bikes might be a bit ambitious - but the summer weather provides a great opportunity to get out and learn to ride. The key is little and often, so make the most of the school holidays to get them out to the local park to practice getting confident on two wheels.
Start toddlers off on balance bikes and they'll get used to cycling before graduating to a big bike. The Apollo Wizzer Balance Bike , £50 (save £5) is a great choice - it provides a smooth ride and is easy to control, and has a hand brake so they don't have to stop with their feet. It also has an adjustable saddle height and pnematic tyres providing full grip.
For kids graduating on to their first proper bike, the Apollo Starfighter Bike, £70 (save £30) is the perfect bike for five to eight year olds that still need to build their confidence on two wheels. It's powerful V-brakes give great confidence when it comes to slowing down - and it even includes a foam shooter gun!
For that next step up, the Apollo Xpander Kids Mountain Bike , £108 (save £27) is ideal for seven to nine year olds wanting to get out and get muddy on the trails. It has full suspension that absorbs any lumps and bumps and six speed gears - perfect for epic adventures!
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