Biking through Finland with the kids

The Turku Archipelago is criss-crossed with a network of scenic ferries routes and quiet roads; perfect for families exploring on two wheels

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We have not come to Finland for an adrenaline rush. This family cycling trip is supposed to be a soft adventure, shared together in the great outdoors.

But when my eight-year-old daughter catches her tyre on the side of the road, my heart is pounding double time.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on August 26, 2018, with the headline Biking through Finland with the kids. Subscribe