We (partner and two kids) have done the ECT half a dozen times. Several years ago it was our first family ride with our older (then teenage) son. He had a fine time, as there were some other riders his age. It was good ride for the adults also. The ride is very well organized, great support, generally relatively easy riding, good scenery and routing, lots to do along the route - trying to think of a down side. Well, this year our now 15 yo son (who first rode ETC when he was 10) - said he wanted to go somewhere else this summer. However his older (20 something in the service brother)- said he was hoping to get leave then - so he could go.