The Snowbird is always a good ride with great support. Last year I did the 42 mile loop with my 8 year old daughter on a Buddy Bike which is an overgrown two up beach cruiser with the aerodynamics of a door. We hung with a group as we went south to the missile base. On the way back the wind was tough and my daughter was not helping much.

I think I’ll take a regular road bike this year as I will have been off the bike for close to two months unless my daughter insists that we ride two up. You definitely want to hang in a group if you can but be careful. Broken bones are no fun and many times you do not know the skill level of the group you may find yourself until it is too late.