Long story short, step son and daughter got bikes for xmas, would like to ride with them and poss a little on my own (im a gym rat first and foremost and ex strongman so will never be a true cyclist). Many moons ago in my 20s i rode a nice light road bike. Back then i dont think these hybrid bikes existed.
Now i live in the country and the lanes and paths i can safely take the kids on are not going to suit a road bike, but i'm reluctant to go full mountain bike, as at 37 yo, im not about to start youtubing mad downhill runs or doing anything remotely more saucy than 10-50 miles a week on a few B roads.
Its very hilly round here too so thats a consideration.
What could anyone recommend me sub £500 thatd be remotely pleasant to ride and own for this purpose?
TIA
Now i live in the country and the lanes and paths i can safely take the kids on are not going to suit a road bike, but i'm reluctant to go full mountain bike, as at 37 yo, im not about to start youtubing mad downhill runs or doing anything remotely more saucy than 10-50 miles a week on a few B roads.
Its very hilly round here too so thats a consideration.
What could anyone recommend me sub £500 thatd be remotely pleasant to ride and own for this purpose?
TIA